MIND GAMES 2022 EDP

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Blockade

by Christelle Laprade

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MIND GAMES Blockade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christelle Laprade. Blockade opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Tomato Leaf, and Mango, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Lavender, and Star Anise, and dries down to a base of Suede. MIND GAMES's Blockade carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Blockade promises a zingy mango twist on the ubiquitous Aventus DNA, and it mostly delivers, at least for the first hour. It's a crowd-pleaser, but prepare for serious sticker shock and divisive opinions on its staying power.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Playful
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Blockade Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, fruity, and aromatic profile, coupled with a moderate sillage, makes it suitable for casual and date settings, with many reviewers calling it a 'compliment getter'. The occasional mention of an 'Aventus-like' character means it can work in an office, but its tropical leanings might be too much for strictly formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a vibrant, juicy burst of tropical mango, uplifted by zesty bergamot and a surprising, green nuance from tomato leaf. Pink pepper adds a subtle spice before it settles into an aromatic heart of lavender and star anise, eventually drying down to a smooth, elegant suede base. The fruity top notes give it an immediate appeal, though the green and spicy elements ensure it's not overly sweet.

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