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Mind Games

Checkmate

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Checkmate by Mind Games

Olfactive Profile

Chypre · Floral · Tobacco

Notes

The composition

Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Scent Profile

the whole accord
  • Chypre
  • Floral
  • Tobacco

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity3/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyUnspecified

Main accords

ChypreFloralTobacco

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Textures

  • — Damp silk
  • — Crushed velvet
  • — Wet stone
  • — Wool tweed
  • — Cured leaf
  • — Suede patch

Materials

Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Aged tobacco · Walnut · Brass

Atmosphere

The room

A love letter half-burned on a marble counter

Weather

The air

Soft June evening before a storm

Interior Design

Faded European romance

Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain

Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Edinburgh.

Literary Match

Duras — The Lover

Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras

In one line

Mind Games

Checkmate — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.