{"product_id":"mind-games-french-defense-extrait-tester-with-cap","title":"Mind Games French Defense Extrait (Tester)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Defense is a floral fruity woody extrait de parfum from Mind Games, composed by perfumer Christelle Laprade and launched in 2023. It opens on succulent black cherry and green violet leaf, moves into a rose and mimosa heart, and settles into a velvety base of amber, cedarwood and pale \"blonde\" woods. The name borrows one of chess's oldest and most resilient openings (1.e4 e6) — a defense built on quiet solidity rather than aggression — and the fragrance carries that same composed, unhurried confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral (rose, geranium, mimosa) — 56%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody (blonde woods, cedarwood) — 33%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet (black cherry, amber) — 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a floral-led fragrance first and foremost — the black cherry top note gives it a fruity, sweet edge, but rose and mimosa carry the body, wrapped in soft woods rather than anything sharp or smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, Violet Leaves, Chamomile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose, Geranium, Mimosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber, Blonde Woods, Cedarwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good — typically 6 to 8 hours on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to heavy — noticeable without overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady rather than aggressive, in keeping with its composed character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in spring and fall, for evenings and special occasions where a soft, velvety floral has room to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtrait de parfum. Composed by Christelle Laprade for Mind Games, launched in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the 3.4 oz \/ 100 ml Tester at $219.99. Venba's standard French Defense listing carries the same fragrance in 1 mL, 5 mL and 10 mL decants starting at $6.99, and a full retail bottle at $299.99, if you'd like to compare formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Mind Games fragrance sold on Venba is 100% authentic. We've filled over 200,000 orders and hold a 4.9★ rating on Trustpilot. Enjoy free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns on unopened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the name \"French Defense\" come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's one of chess's oldest, most resilient openings (1.e4 e6) — Mind Games named this composed, velvety floral after that same quiet solidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cherry and violet leaf opening into rose and mimosa, settling into amber, blonde woods and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTester vs. retail bottle — what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame 100 ml juice; the Tester ships without retail packaging at a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good longevity, around 6 to 8 hours, with moderate-to-heavy sillage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mind Games","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz \/ 100 ml (Tester with Cap)","offer_id":50902543532287,"sku":"51177864331557","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/MindGamesFrenchDefenseExtrait3.4oz_15b54ea5-ebf4-4a24-bfa1-890195d67b82.png?v=1793693734","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/mind-games-french-defense-extrait-tester-with-cap","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}