MIND GAMES 2022 Extrait

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Castling

by Christelle Laprade

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MIND GAMES Castling is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christelle Laprade. Castling opens with Salt, Bergamot, and Fig Leaf, settles into a heart of Iris, Freesia, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. MIND GAMES's Castling carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Castling is a beautiful, creamy fig and iris dream that's sadly plagued by a love-it-or-hate-it performance. While many adore its ethereal nature, others find its fleeting presence and high price a major turn-off.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Castling Extrait 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, airy profile make it perfect for office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The moderate performance means it's less suited for situations demanding strong projection or longevity, like formal events or intense sport.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 unique salty kick alongside a green fig leaf and bright bergamot. The heart unfolds into a creamy, almost lactonic iris, softened by delicate freesia and watery lotus. The drydown settles into a comforting base of smooth sandalwood, subtle musk, earthy vetiver, and a touch of vanilla, often leaving a soft, coconut-like trail.

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