{"product_id":"mind-games-checkmate-extrait","title":"Mind Games Checkmate Extrait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind Games Checkmate Extrait is a fruity amber extrait de parfum from perfumer David Apel, opening on an effervescent burst of champagne, red currant, and davana before a heart of layered rose (May rose, Bulgarian rose, and magnolia) takes over, and settling into a smoky base of tobacco, patchouli, and moss. Checkmate is chess's final, decisive move, and the fragrance carries that same sense of arrival: a light, celebratory opening that resolves into something darker and more assured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloral: 57%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoody: 29%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmoky\/Tobacco: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rose-forward fragrance first, not a straightforward tobacco scent. The champagne and rose carry most of the identity, with tobacco and patchouli only showing up in the dry-down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne, Red Currant, Davana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Magnolia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco, Patchouli, Moss\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting, 6–8+ hours is typical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong. Projects noticeably for the first few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big on the champagne-rose opening, then narrows into a warmer tobacco-patchouli skin scent as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFall and spring, built for evenings and special occasions rather than daytime or office wear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extrait de Parfum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Apel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mind Games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Checkmate first: 1 mL ($7.99), 5 mL ($30.99), or 10 mL ($54.99) decants let you live with the full rose-to-tobacco development before deciding on the 3.4 oz bottle ($299.99).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Mind Games fragrance at Venba is verified for authenticity. We've filled 200,000+ orders and hold a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and every purchase is backed by hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Checkmate more floral or more masculine-leaning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's built as a unisex fragrance that leans slightly masculine once the tobacco base emerges, but the rose heart keeps it balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Checkmate smell like in one line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne and red currant over layered rose, drying down to tobacco and patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Checkmate last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-lasting: expect 6–8+ hours with strong initial sillage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen's the best time to wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvenings and special occasions suit it best. It's built for impact, not for the office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mind Games","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz \/ 100 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":50902422618367,"sku":"850034671031","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mL Sample","offer_id":50902422651135,"sku":"1-0544","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mL Sample","offer_id":50902422683903,"sku":"5T-0544","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL Sample","offer_id":50902422716671,"sku":"10-0544","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/MindGamesCheckmateExtrait3.4oz.png?v=1793693546","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/mind-games-checkmate-extrait","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}