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MIND GAMES 2025 EDT

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Kingside

Name: Kingside Eau de Toilette
Brand: MIND GAMES

MIND GAMES Kingside is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by David Apel. Kingside opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Pistachio, settles into a heart of Peony, Hazelnut, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean, Almond, and Peru Balsam. MIND GAMES's Kingside carries an Acquired verdict, a nutty-led wear.

Kingside is a truly divisive gourmand: a rich, nutty pistachio and rum concoction that some find utterly addictive and masterful, while others are repulsed by its intense sweetness, comparing it to cough syrup or even a 'sweaty cinema'. Definitely one to sample before you splash out.

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Warm
Sensual
Luxurious
Bold
Cozy

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Nutty

100%

Woody

83%

Almond

70%

Amber

61%

Balsamic

60%

Sweet

57%

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Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Fall Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and inherent sweetness make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, warm, and boozy gourmand profile is perfect for intimate date nights and cooler casual outings, though perhaps too informal for traditional formal events.

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About

Kingside opens with a vibrant, zesty grapefruit that quickly gives way to a creamy pistachio and aromatic cardamom. The heart delves into a rich, boozy blend of hazelnut and rum, with a delicate hint of peony adding a floral lift. The drydown settles into a comforting embrace of sweet tonka bean, powdery almond, and warm Peru Balsam, creating a sumptuous and inviting gourmand experience.