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Mind Games
Checkmate

660 ratings
Extrait de Parfum, Unisex, $345 Retail value
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1.5 ml vial
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Mind Games - Checkmate

MIND GAMES links the complex artistry best embodied by the strategy and brilliance of Chess with the innovative and hypnotic effects of perfumery. Leading the charge with an effervescent burst of champagne, Checkmate rushes to action in a dazzling sparkle of hope. Succulent and seductive fruits and florals follow, drawing on their reserves of willpower. In the final moments you experience an intoxicating blend of tobacco and bourbon. The memory of the battle fades as the ground cradles you in rugged notes of earth, moss, and patchouli.
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Floral Rose
Thought to be the little black dress of the fragrance world - floral rose scents are chic, romantic and utterly timeless. Fragrances in the floral rose family center around a sophisticated, flowery compositions with a retro, powdery touch.
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  • Strong42%
  • Warm22%
  • Powdery15%
  • Fresh8%
  • Sweet6%
  • Light3%
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Explore the niche fragrance collection crafted by Master Perfumers, inspired by chess. "The inspiration behind MIND GAMES is, first and foremost, a love and respect for artisanal fragrance making and the complexity of its process. In addition to the inherent uniqueness of our compositions and small batch manufacturig process, we have prioritized sustainability in every aspect of production. We extensively research the ingredients we source and use in our blends, the environmental impact of how and when they are sourced, and how much is sourced at once. It is imperative that our methods and ingredients, along with the bottles and packaging, are sustainable. We are proud to say we have managed to create luxury products without a high environmental impact." - Alex Shalbaf, Founder and CEO
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  • LF
    Lance F.
    10/30/2024
    Reviews  17
    Products received  0
    my favorite of them all
    this house is absolute 💯 all the way around, but checkmate is exactly with the name says.... game over
    My ratings
    Spicy
    Date Night
    Fall
    Intense
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  • NR
    NELLIE NATALIE R.
    10/23/2024
    Reviews  17
    Products received  0
    I love the long-lasting scent. This is my second favorite of all time.
    This fragrance to me give a very strong intense, I'm in control,lol scent.
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    Spicy
    Flirty
    Date Night
    Summer
    Strong
    Intense
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  • CD
    Chris D.
    10/08/2024
    Reviews  3
    Products received  0
    knocked my socks off…In a good way.
    I just got my subscription recently and for a first scent this was amazing the champa scent at first is so good and when it dies down to the floral rose scent it gets even better. It’s so good that I had to get a full bottle
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  • LK
    Laurel K.
    09/19/2024
    Reviews  24
    Products received  0
    Not for me
    Something about this brand’s aldehydes do not mesh with me. Smells like an old cat lady
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    Floral
    Classic
    Office
    Winter
    Powdery
    Intense
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  • MP
    MARTIN P.
    09/18/2024
    Reviews  1
    Products received  0
    quick and perfect
    smells good and it arrived quickly
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