MIND GAMES 2023 Edp

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French Defense

by Christelle Laprade

MIND GAMES French Defense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Christelle Laprade. The fragrance opens with Violet Leaf, Chamomile, and Cherry, settles into a heart of Rose, Mimosa, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Blond Woods, Cedar, and Amber.

Our verdict on French Defense: Acquired

This one is a divisive, boozy cherry. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of refined fruit, others smell glorified air freshener or cough syrup. Don't blind buy; you'll either love it or furiously scrub it off.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
French Defense Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 31%
Fruity 13%
Green 14%
Sweet 22%
Warm 8%
Woody 19%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 15%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Cherry
100%
Amber
90%
Sweet
69%
Rose
65%
Woody
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Cherry 46% Violet Leaf 28% Chamomile 25%

Heart Notes

Rose 39% Mimosa 31% Geranium 31%

Base Notes

Amber 37% Blond Woods 34% Cedar 28%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and rich cherry-amber profile, French Defense is best kept for nights out, special occasions, and date nights. Its potent nature isn't suited for an office environment, but it can work casually in cooler weather if applied lightly.

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About

Opening with a juicy black cherry, French Defense presents a luscious fruitiness that's sometimes medicinal, sometimes reminiscent of cherry drops. Violet leaf and chamomile add a subtle ozonic freshness and a hint of herbal calm. The heart reveals a powdered, sweet rose, with hints of mimosa and geranium. It finally settles into a warm base of amber, blond woods, and cedar, softening the fruit and florals into a sensual, woody backdrop.

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