Heritage
A house, in its own words
Chad Murawczyk launched MiN NEW YORK in 1999 after moving to the United States from Cuba and completing a career as a university professor. He chose the name to echo the city that shaped his aesthetic, positioning the brand among the first American niche houses that looked beyond mass‑market trends. Early releases focused on experimental blends that referenced music, travel and design, a formula that attracted coverage in publications such as Vanity Fair, Vogue and GQ by the mid‑2000s. Production moved to Grasse, France, where the brand partners with established fragrance manufacturers while retaining creative control in New York. The 2014 launch of a cluster of scents—Dahab, Momento, Magic Circus and Old School Bench—marked a prolific year that solidified MiN’s reputation for rapid, concept‑driven releases. In 2015 the house expanded its narrative approach with Chef's Table, Coda, Plush and Forever Now, each framed as a chapter in a larger "Scent Stories" series. Media interest continued as the brand introduced First Time in 2022, a fragrance that reflected Murawczyk’s evolving perspective on nostalgia and new beginnings. Throughout its history, MiN NEW YORK has balanced a New York‑centric identity with the craftsmanship of French perfume houses, creating a transatlantic dialogue that defines its legacy. MiN NEW YORK treats fragrance as a medium for storytelling rather than a decorative accessory. Murawczyk draws inspiration from his travels, the architecture of Manhattan, the cadence of jazz and the textures of contemporary art. The brand values authenticity, encouraging each scent to act as a personal vignette that can be revisited throughout the day. Rather than chasing trends, MiN follows a process of observation: a street corner, a museum exhibit or a culinary experience becomes the seed for a new composition. The label emphasizes cultural exchange, allowing the energy of New York to mingle with the heritage of Grasse’s perfume tradition. This approach results in collections that feel both immediate and timeless, inviting wearers to explore memory, mood and place through olfactory cues.