The Composition
The composition.
Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Scent Profile
the whole accord- Chypre
- Floral
- Tobacco
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
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
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Checkmate from skin to room.
