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Mind Games J'Adoube
Red fruit, damask rose, bold leather
J'Adoube takes its name from the chess call for adjusting a piece without moving it. The perfume itself is anything but hesitant: red currant, mandarin oil and pomegranate open onto a rose heart that settles into leather, patchouli and Ambrostar. Nathalie Benareau composed it for Mind Games as a fruity leather.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Rouge Groseille DI
- Mandarin Oil Madagascar
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Heart notes
- Bright Red Pomegranate
- Damascene Rose
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Base notes
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Red and bright
The first thing is a sharp, juicy red fruit: Rouge Groseille DI, which the brand's description calls red currant, with mandarin oil from Madagascar for a rounder citrus lift. It is tart and clear, with a gloss to it, and it sets the tone before the rose arrives.
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Pomegranate and rose
The heart pairs bright red pomegranate with Damascene rose. The pomegranate keeps the fruit going, juicy and slightly tart, and the rose adds a petal softness and a faint velvet warmth. The two stay in balance instead of turning into jam; the middle is still more lit than dark.
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Leather with a spine
The base is bold: Ambrostar, Benzoin Vintage Leather and patchouli oil from Sulawesi. The brand reads it as leather, patchouli and Ambrostar, and the perfumer ties that strength to the rook. The leather feels solid and upright, with the earth of patchouli beneath it and a soft, resinous sweetness at the edges.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Evenings and cooler seasons
J'Adoube fits autumn and winter evenings, and any occasion where a firm, composed impression suits you. Apply one or two sprays; the red fruit shows quickly, and the leather needs a little time on the skin. A dense extrait like this is best kept to a modest amount.
Who will like it
People who enjoy leather but want some brightness in it, in the form of fruit and flowers, and who value a perfume with a definite spine. It is unisex, and it suits anyone who likes the contrast of tart red fruit against a dark, resinous base.
Why choose Mind Games J'Adoube
The name is a quiet idea, adjusting without moving, while the perfume is confident. That gap is what makes it interesting: fruit and rose stay precise, then the leather base turns firm. It is a clear structure from a single perfumer, with notes the brand publishes openly.
At a glance
- House
- Mind Games
- Perfumer
- Nathalie Benareau
- Year
- 2022
- Size
- 100 ml
- Family
- Fruity Leather
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
What does the name J'Adoube mean?
It is the chess call for adjusting a piece without making a move. Mind Games names its perfumes after chess ideas, and the perfumer ties this one's base to the strength of the rook.
Is J'Adoube a leather perfume?
Yes, in the fruity leather family: red fruit and rose lead, and the leather, patchouli and Ambrostar base gives it its backbone.
How should I wear an extrait like this?
Keep to one or two sprays on the chest or wrists. Give it a few minutes on the skin, because the leather and patchouli develop gradually.
What size is J'Adoube?
The bottle is 100 ml and holds an Extrait de Parfum, so a modest amount per application is all it needs.
The house
About Mind Games
Mind Games is a chess-themed niche house created by Alex and Mariana Shalbaf. Each perfume is an ‘aromatic movement’ that mirrors a move or idea from the game, and every full-size perfume is an Extrait de Parfum in a 100 ml glass flacon with a metal cap shaped like a chess piece.
- A chess-themed niche house created by Alex and Mariana Shalbaf
- Each perfume is an ‘aromatic movement’ that mirrors a move or idea from chess
- The brand calls its whole range unisex or genderless
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