{"product_id":"mind-games-french-defense-extrait-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Mind Games French Defense Extrait de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Defense is a black-cherry extrait that stays calm while it holds your attention. The cherry is dark and soaked in liqueur, violet leaves and chamomile keep its edge green and dry, and everything settles onto amber and pale woods. Christelle Laprade composed it for Mind Games, the chess-inspired house from New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Cherry, Violet Leaves, Chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Geranium Madagascar, Rose Absolute, Mimosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Cedarwood, Blonde Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst minutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is red fruit saturated with liquor, as the perfumer puts it: cherry with real depth and very little sugar on top. Violet leaves add a cool, green thread, and chamomile gives a dry, faintly herbal softness, so the fruit never drifts into candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft florals take over\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeranium from Madagascar, rose absolute and mimosa form the heart. They are soft rather than showy: a green, slightly peppery geranium, a velvety rose and the powdery, honeyed glow of mimosa. The cherry does not vanish; it dims behind them like a lamp turned low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber and pale wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is amber, cedarwood and a blonde wood. Warm resin sits underneath, dry cedar above it, and a pale, smooth wood keeps the finish velvety instead of heavy. As an extrait it stays close to the skin and fades slowly, leaving a faint fruit shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for it on a cool evening when you want presence without noise. Cherry, rose and amber suit autumn and winter, dinners and dressed-up occasions. One or two sprays on the pulse points are enough for an extrait; more adds weight, not clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who enjoy dark fruit, rose and amber, and who like a fragrance that feels composed rather than loud. It is unisex, as is the whole Mind Games range. If sweet cherry scents usually feel syrupy to you, the green violet leaves and dry woods give this one more structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Mind Games French Defense\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes cherry seriously: liqueur depth at the start, soft florals in the middle and a velvet finish of amber and wood, all written by one perfumer. Mind Games calls it self-assured, and that fits. Nothing is shouted, yet it is noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does extrait de parfum mean for French Defense?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the most concentrated form of perfume, with more fragrance oil than an eau de parfum. It feels denser, sits closer to the skin and wears more slowly, so a little goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow would you describe the character in one line?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA self-assured black-cherry perfume: dark and liqueur-like at the start, floral in the middle, velvety amber and wood at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it suit men and women alike?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMind Games calls its whole range unisex, and this one follows that. Cherry, rose and amber are not tied to one gender; choose by whether you like the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size is the bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds 100 ml of Extrait de Parfum, a generous bottle for a concentration this rich, which is meant to be applied in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mind Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658697605272,"sku":"MGA-FRENCH-DEFENSE-EXT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/mind-games-french-defense-extrait-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791396376","url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/products\/mind-games-french-defense-extrait-de-parfum-100ml","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}