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Fragrance / 2022
Fragrance / 2022Fragrance / 2022Checkmate by Mind Games is a fragrance for women and men. Checkmate was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Champagne, Red Currant and Davana; middle notes are May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Magnolia; base notes are Patchouli, Tobacco and Moss. An effervescent burst of champagne rushes to action in a dazzling sparkle of hope in Checkmate. Succulent and seductive fruits and florals follow, drawing on their reserves of willpower. As you experience the bliss of surrender, an intoxicating blend of tobacco and bourbon emerge. The memory of the battle fades as the ground cradles you in potent and rugged notes of earth, moss, and patchouli.The hero does not run from the battle or fear surrender but accepts that the bitterness of defeat is made sweeter through proudly facing a stronger adversary. She absorbs the lessons of strategy, and assimilates the tactics of the opponent in preparation for the next encounter. 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 the bliss of surrender, enveloped in an intoxicating blend of tobacco and bourbon. The memory of the battle fades as the ground cradles you in potent and rugged notes of earth, moss, and patchouli. You are vanquished and victorious at once, fully at peace, completely yielding to the addictive thrill of conquest."Tobacco has such a multi-facetted, addictive scent. A breath of smoke carries with it an earthy dampness, a creamy sweetness and an obvious haze of smokiness. Checkmate captures that experience, constructed in a sophisticated fashion." - David Apel, Perfumer.Top: Davana, Champagne, Rouge Groseille DIMiddle: Rose De Mai Vitessence, Rose Bulgarian, Magnolia, Rose Centifolia VitessenceDrydown: Tabac Bourbon DI, Patchouli Leaves, Tree Moss
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Shares patchouli; Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords
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Shares rose, patchouli; Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords
Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords
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Shares rose; Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords
Sweet, Earthy accords
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Rose
Magnolia
Rose (Bulgaria)
Patchouli
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Rose Centifolia
Rose (Grasse)