Mind Games En Prise Extrait

Description

Mind Games En Prise Extrait is a citrus-gourmand extrait de parfum from perfumer Christelle Laprade, opening on a sharp saffron, ginger, and bergamot accord before a sugared blackcurrant and geranium heart takes over, then settling into a mossy vetiver and cedarwood base. In chess, a piece "en prise" is left undefended and vulnerable to capture, one move from changing the game, and the name fits a scent built on that same tension, moving from a crisp, confident opening into a warmer, more exposed woody dry-down.

Scent Character

• Woody: 33%
• Fresh: 17%
• Sweet: 17%
• Floral: 17%
• Spicy: 17%

Translation: Reads drier and sharper than a typical gourmand, citrus-spice energy up front, with a mossy vetiver dry-down that keeps it from ever turning candy-sweet.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Saffron, Ginger, Bergamot

Heart: Geranium, Sugar Accord, Blackcurrant (Cassis)

Base: Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedarwood

Performance

Longevity: Moderate. Expect roughly 4–6 hours on skin.

Sillage: Moderate, noticeable at close range without filling a room.

Projection: Sits close to the skin after the first hour, then settles into a soft skin-scent as the woods and moss emerge.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter wear, geared toward the office and evening. The saffron-ginger opening reads polished enough for work, while the mossy base gives it enough depth for evening.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: Christelle Laprade

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to the full 3.4 oz bottle? Try En Prise as a 1 mL sample ($6.99), a 5 mL decant ($32.99), or a 10 mL decant ($53.99) before stepping up to the retail bottle ($299.99).

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FAQ

Is En Prise unisex?
Yes. Like every Mind Games extrait, it's designed to be worn by anyone.

What does En Prise smell like in one line?
Saffron and ginger over a sugared blackcurrant, drying down to vetiver and moss.

How long does En Prise last?
As an extrait de parfum, expect moderate longevity, roughly 4–6 hours on skin.

What's the best way to try it before buying the full bottle?
Start with a 1 mL or 5 mL sample. Both are drawn from the same authentic stock as the retail bottle.