Minya

Sweet, nutty and soft, Minya by PARIS CORNER is a gourmand released in 2024 and worn by anyone, with a clear almond and pistachio signature over a vanilla and caramel base.

It opens on almond and pistachio, a marzipan-like pairing that smells creamy rather than sharp. The heart brings heliotrope, which adds a powdery, slightly cherry-almond softness, and jasmine, which keeps it from becoming purely a dessert. In the base, vanilla and salted caramel give sweetness with a faint savoury edge, while sandalwood lends a smooth, milky woodiness that rounds everything off.

Most wearers find the longevity moderate, with about a quarter reporting it long lasting, and the projection is usually described as moderate, occasionally strong. It is voted mostly for summer, with autumn next, and mainly for daytime. That suggests an easy, comforting scent for everyday wear rather than a heavy evening gourmand, and one that stays pleasant rather than cloying in warm weather.

Minya — unisex fragrance by PARIS CORNER (released 2024). Top notes: Almond, Pistachio. Heart notes: Heliotrope, Jasmine. Base notes: Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database