Mind Games Check Please Extrait

Description

Check Please plays on chess's own vocabulary (a "check" on the board, a check at the end of a celebratory night) and Mind Games built the scent to match that easy, confident finish. Perfumer Laure Breysse (Symrise) calls it "a refined take on the fruity gourmand, blending the elegance of dry plum with creamy sandalwood and rich vanilla for a deeply addictive warmth." Green apple, nougat, and hazelnut open with a boozy brightness, black plum and Bulgarian rose add elegance through the heart, and a base of oak barrel, vanilla bourbon, sandalwood oil, and amber grounds it in a rich, woody smokiness that evokes aged spirits. The overall effect is celebratory and confident, a fragrance that tells a story rather than just smelling pleasant.

Scent Character

• Sweet (nougat, vanilla bourbon, plum): 51%
• Woody (oak barrel, sandalwood): 13%
• Floral (Bulgarian rose): 12%
• Fresh (green apple): 12%
• Spicy (cinnamon bark): 12%

Translation: An addictive fruity-gourmand where warm vanilla and boozy oak barrel dominate, with just enough rose and cinnamon to keep it from tipping into pure dessert.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Green Apple, Nougat, Hazelnut

Heart: Black Plum, Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon Bark

Base: Oak Barrel, Vanilla Bourbon, Sandalwood Oil, Amber

Performance

Longevity: Excellent. The oak barrel and vanilla bourbon base gives Check Please real staying power, six-plus hours on skin for most wearers.

Sillage: Bold in the first few hours before settling into a warm, close skin scent.

Projection: Noticeable in a room, especially in cooler months when the gourmand base holds up longest.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter are Check Please's natural home, and its warmth works equally well day or night, from a boozy fall afternoon to a celebratory evening out.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: Laure Breysse (Symrise)

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2025

Try Before You Commit

Check Please is offered as a single 3.4oz/100ml Extrait de Parfum bottle at $299.99. Reach out to our team if you'd like to know when sample sizes become available for a lower-cost way to try it first.

100% Authentic

Every Mind Games fragrance at Venba is 100% genuine. We've filled over 200,000 orders and hold a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot from fragrance lovers who trust what shows up in the box. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and if something isn't right, our returns process is hassle-free.

FAQ

What does Check Please smell like?

A fruity gourmand built around dry plum, creamy vanilla bourbon, and oak-barrel woodiness. Warm, boozy, and a little smoky.

Is Check Please unisex?

Yes, it's designed to be worn by anyone drawn to its warm, gourmand character.

Who is the perfumer behind Check Please?

Laure Breysse, a Creative Perfumer at Symrise who joined the fine fragrance team in 2022.

What season suits Check Please best?

Fall and winter, when its oak-barrel-and-vanilla warmth performs best.