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MIND GAMES 2023 EDP

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Queening

by Christelle Laprade

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MIND GAMES Queening is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Christelle Laprade. Queening opens with Cotton Flower, Cypress, and Apple, settles into a heart of Orris, Saffron, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Coconut. MIND GAMES's Queening carries a Favourite verdict, a powdery-led wear.

Queening is a divisive one, hyped to hell but leaving many underwhelmed. Expect a soft, powdery vanilla with a clean, cotton-fresh twist, though some find it synthetic or masculine. At its price point, it's a hard sell for most, failing to live up to the 'niche' expectation in terms of performance or originality.
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
Queening Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Powdery
100%
Vanilla
91%
Coconut
67%
Sweet
59%
Iris
58%
Musky
52%

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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its generally light projection and moderate longevity, Queening is versatile enough for casual and office wear without being overpowering. The sweet and powdery accords make it suitable for a relaxed date night, but it lacks the gravitas or bold character for formal events.

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About

Queening opens with a fleeting, crisp apple, soon giving way to a dominant powdery accord laced with soft vanilla and an airy cotton flower. As it settles, a sweet, creamy coconut emerges, warmed by a subtle boozy rum and a hint of exotic saffron. The base is a fluffy, clean musk-vanilla embrace, keeping it light and comforting rather than overtly gourmand.