What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is angelica and bergamot. The heart brings rum and beeswax. On the skin it settles into vetiver and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Old School Bench notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Min New York Old School Bench EDP
Min New York is the house behind Old School Bench EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other MiN NEW YORK perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Voodoo, Dahab and Momento.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like rum and vetiver. Less obvious notes include lemon, woody notes and cedar.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Old School Bench price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €194. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and M. Micallef Akowa M. Micallef.
Old School Bench: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Old School Bench dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (7 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (7 shared notes), M. Micallef Akowa M. Micallef (9 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (7 shared notes).
More questions
Does Old School Bench last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Is Old School Bench unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.