French Defense
“French Defense by Mind Games is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
A community favourite — a cherry, amber composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2023 by Mind Games, French Defense is a unisex fragrance designed to evoke the tension and elegance of strategic play. Christelle Laprade crafted this composition around a vibrant cherry note that opens with a burst of freshness, followed by the soft floralcy of rose and mimosa. The heart incorporates chamomile and violet leaves, adding a subtle green undertone that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness. The base notes of amber, blonde woods, and cedarwood provide warmth and depth, creating an overall impression of sophistication and balance.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
French Defense blooms gradually on the skin, so a light initial spritz allows its layers to unfold naturally. The cherry and floral notes are most prominent in the first hour, while the woody base emerges after about two hours. This fragrance reads better close to the skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or professional environments.
Christelle Laprade
Founding perfumer · 8 fragrances
Designer Mind Games
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of a chess match, where every move is calculated yet the air remains crisp with anticipation.
Fig. 01 — French Defense, Mind Games
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