Checkmate

Checkmate by Mind Games is an unisex extrait de parfum from 2022 in the luxury price tier. It opens with davana, champagne and red berries, moves into rose de mai, bulgarian rose, magnolia and rose and dries down to tobacco, patchouli and oakmoss. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
Champagne Fizzing, bright and slightly yeasty. Celebration as a smell.
Red Berries Generic jammy berry blend. Bright, sweet and crowd-pleasing.

Heart

Rose de Mai Softer, honeyed May rose. Expensive and unmistakably natural.
Bulgarian Rose Fresh, dewy and green. The 'real rose garden' version.
Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Tobacco Sweet, dried and honeyed. Nothing like a cigarette.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.

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