M/Mink by Byredo

Brand: Byredo

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Inky adoxal opens onto smoky incense over amber, clover honey and patchouli leaf. A dark, calligraphy-ink scent made with Paris studio M/M.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2010 · Unisex

Key accords: Adoxal, Incense, Amber, Honey, Patchouli

Top Notes

  • Adoxal

Heart Notes

  • Incense

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Night Out, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

M/Mink by Byredo belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Inky adoxal opens onto smoky incense over amber, clover honey and patchouli leaf. A dark, calligraphy-ink scent made with Paris studio M/M. M/Mink opens with Adoxal. The heart brings Incense. It dries down to Amber, Honey, and Patchouli.

How to wear M/Mink

On skin, M/Mink by Byredo has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, night out, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake. Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift. Start with 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

M/Mink opens with Adoxal.

The heart brings Incense.

It dries down to Amber, Honey, and Patchouli.

What to layer with M/Mink

  • Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey bottle

    Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and patchouli.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey

  • Paco Rabanne Lady Million bottle

    Lady Million by Paco Rabanne

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share honey and patchouli.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lady Million on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Lady Million

  • Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moléculaire bottle

    Papyrus Moléculaire by Maison Crivelli

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and patchouli.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Papyrus Moléculaire on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays M/Mink : 2 sprays Papyrus Moléculaire

  • Amouage Dia Man bottle

    Dia Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and patchouli.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Man on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays M/Mink : 2 sprays Dia Man

  • Le Labo Iris 39 bottle

    Iris 39 by Le Labo

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and patchouli.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Iris 39 on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays M/Mink : 2 sprays Iris 39

Pairings to approach with care

  • MAC Turquatic bottle

    Turquatic by MAC

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    M/Mink has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Turquatic brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Turquatic on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Turquatic

  • Louis Vuitton Cactus Garden bottle

    Cactus Garden by Louis Vuitton

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    M/Mink has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Cactus Garden brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cactus Garden on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Cactus Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for M/Mink?

M/Mink opens with Adoxal. The heart brings Incense. It dries down to Amber, Honey, and Patchouli.

How long does M/Mink last, and how strong is it?

M/Mink by Byredo has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear M/Mink?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, night out, and casual.

What layers well with M/Mink?

Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and patchouli. Apply M/Mink first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift. Start with 1 spray M/Mink : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey.

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