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French Defense by Mind Games
2023 • Unisex

MIND GAMES
FRENCH DEFENSE

French Defense opens with a bright and slightly sweet burst of violet leaves, chamomile, and cherry, creating a refreshing and inviting introduction. As it settles, the heart reveals a floral embrace of mimosa, rose, and geranium, softening the initial sweetness and adding a sophisticated depth. The base notes unfold with a warm blend of cedarwood, amber, and blonde woods, providing a grounding finish that lingers gently without becoming overpowering. This unisex fragrance is particularly well-suited for the cooler months of fall and winter, making it an ideal choice for evening wear. While it boasts moderate longevity and sillage, it strikes a balance that feels intimate rather than overwhelming, making it perfect for close encounters. French Defense stands out in its category with a unique blend of cherry and woody accords, offering a refreshing twist on traditional seasonal scents. If you appreciate fragrances that skillfully navigate sweetness and warmth, this one deserves a spot in your collection.

Community Rating
4.5
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person Perfumer Christelle Laprade
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French Defense opens on cherry and violet leaves before easing into a rose and geranium heart. What you'll smell on skin hours in is amber, blonde woods, and cedarwood — the base does the heavy lifting here. Longevity is solid, though the sillage stays politely close — a quiet endurance scent. Hits hardest across fall and winter with a nighttime tilt. The 4.5-star rating with 10,025 voters behind it makes a blind buy defensible.

timerLONGEVITY

8-12 Hours66%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate41%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 21.2% SPRING
wb_sunny 7.3% SUMMER
eco 35.8% FALL
ac_unit 35.8% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 40% DAY
dark_mode 60% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

cherry 100%
amber 91%
sweet 73%
rose 70%
woody 69%
ozonic 60%
powdery 60%
floral 58%
herbal 57%
aromatic 56%

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