MIND GAMES 2022 Extrait

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Gardez

by Émilie Coppermann

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MIND GAMES Gardez is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Émilie Coppermann. Gardez opens with Blackberry Leaf and Apricot, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Rosewood, Iris, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Popcorn, Leather, and Cedar. MIND GAMES's Gardez carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Gardez is a truly divisive perfume: a few call it a masterpiece, but just as many find it utterly bizarre or even offensive. Expect an acquired taste that swings from captivating to downright weird with its unusual popcorn and leather blend.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Gardez 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its unique, somewhat polarising scent profile and moderate performance make it less ideal for the office. It shines on dates and casual outings where its intriguing nature can be appreciated, and it's elegant enough for some formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac

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

This one opens with an intriguing mix of tart blackberry leaf and juicy apricot, quickly evolving into a unique heart of powdery iris and rich jasmine, often described as 'backwards' in its development. The real twist comes in the base, where a prominent, buttery popcorn accord mingles with soft, sophisticated leather and warm cedar. It’s a strange but oddly compelling journey, shifting from fruity-floral to a gourmand leather experience.

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