eau de parfum
Dune Road
Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.01
$280.00
Inspired by the twisting asphalt of DUNE ROAD in the Hamptons, this fragrance channels the thrill of speeding through a landscape where nature and luxury collide. Picture the salt-laced breeze, the sea grass dancing in the wind, and the endless Atlantic stretching beyond golden dunes. From the hidden mansions of the elite to the weathered shacks serving clams by the shore, DUNE ROAD is a place of contrasts—raw, untamed, yet undeniably elegant. This fragrance bottles that duality, evoking the freedom of a coastal escape and the timeless allure of the Hamptons’ wild heart.
DUNE ROAD captures the raw, windswept essence of a motorcycle ride along the Hamptons’ iconic coastal stretch. The scent opens with a bold rush of absinthe, cardamom, and ozone, sparking like salt air hitting your skin. At its heart, marine salt, sea grass, and driftwood conjure the rhythm of crashing waves and swaying dunes. The base of vetyver, cedarwood, and musk anchors the fragrance with an earthy warmth, reminiscent of weathered boardwalks and twilight horizons. DUNE ROAD is a paradox of freedom and grounding, opulence and wildness—a fragrance that lingers like a memory of the sea.
DUNE ROAD is a Woody Aromatic fragrance, masterfully crafted to evoke the untamed spirit of the Hamptons’ coastal edge. Its layered structure weaves vibrant top notes, evocative heart notes, and grounding base notes into a sensory journey that mirrors the dynamic interplay of ocean, dune, and sky. This fragrance is both invigorating and soulful, designed for those who crave the freedom of the open road and the whisper of the wild.
• Top Notes: Absinthe, Cardamom, Ozone
A vibrant, electrifying opening that captures the crisp, salty air and the exhilarating rush of the open road.
• Heart Notes: Marine Salt, Sea Grass, Driftwood
The soul of the fragrance, evoking the rhythmic crash of waves, the sway of coastal grasses, and the weathered beauty of ocean-worn wood.
• Base Notes: Vetyver, Cedarwood, Musk
A grounding, earthy finish that lingers like the warmth of sun-bleached dunes and the quiet strength of the coastal landscape.
The DUNE ROAD fragrance is crafted with a blend of high-quality essences, including:
• Absinthe extract for its bold, herbaceous kick.
• Cardamom oil for a spicy, aromatic warmth.
• Ozone accord to mimic the crisp, salty sea air.
• Marine salt essence for an authentic oceanic heart.
• Sea grass accord to evoke the wild, windswept dunes.
• Driftwood essence for a weathered, woody depth.
• Vetyver root oil for its smoky, earthy richness.
• Cedarwood oil for a warm, resinous backbone.
• Musk accord for a sensual, lingering finish.
These ingredients are harmoniously blended to create a fragrance that is both evocative and enduring, perfect for day or night.
What does DUNE ROAD smell like?
DUNE ROAD is a woody aromatic fragrance by MiN NEW YORK, inspired by a motorcycle ride along the Hamptons coastline. It opens with absinthe, cardamom and ozone, moves to a heart of marine salt, sea grass and driftwood, and dries down to vetiver, cedarwood and musk.
What are the notes in DUNE ROAD?
Top notes: absinthe, cardamom and ozone. Heart notes: marine salt, sea grass and driftwood. Base notes: vetiver, cedarwood and musk.
Which collection is DUNE ROAD from, and where is it made?
DUNE ROAD is Chapter 1 of Volume 1 in SCENT STORIES®, MiN NEW YORK’s registered perfume anthology where each fragrance tells a story. It is an Eau de Parfum, made in Grasse, France, by MiN NEW YORK — a niche fragrance house founded in New York City in 1999.
What sizes does DUNE ROAD come in?
DUNE ROAD is available on min.com as: 75ml ($280); 15ml ($70); 2ml Sample ($7).
Can I try DUNE ROAD before buying a full bottle?
Yes. You can buy a 2ml sample of DUNE ROAD for $7. DUNE ROAD is also included in these discovery sets of 2ml vials: Scent Story Discovery Set I ($70), Scent Story Discovery Set II ($200). Each discovery set includes a $50 voucher toward a 75ml bottle on min.com, valid for four weeks.
