Mind Games Gambit Extrait (Tester)

Description

Mind Games Gambit Extrait is an aromatic fougère extrait de parfum from perfumer Carlos Viñals. Lavender, petitgrain, and clove open sharp and green, a spiced heart of cardamom, geranium, and mimosa builds warmth, and a base of patchouli, sandalwood, and Ambrostar closes it into a soft, ambery finish. A gambit is chess's classic opening sacrifice — giving up ground early to gain the advantage later — and the fragrance follows the same shape, trading a bracing, spicy opening for a warmer, more generous dry-down. This listing is the Tester bottle: a genuine 3.4 oz bottle, sold without retail packaging.

Scent Character

• Aromatic — 30%
• Woody/Amber — 30%
• Spicy — 25%
• Floral — 15%

Translation: A classic fougère shape — green and herbal up top, spiced through the heart, and warm rather than sweet in the base.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lavender, Petitgrain, Clove

Heart: Cardamom, Geranium, Mimosa

Base: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ambrostar

Performance

Longevity: As an extrait de parfum, expect long-lasting wear — 6–8+ hours is typical for the concentration.

Sillage: Moderate to strong, in line with a lavender-patchouli fougère structure.

Projection: Sharp and green at first, softening into a warm ambery-woody skin scent within the first couple of hours.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter, suited to both business settings and evenings out — the lavender-spice opening reads polished, the patchouli-amber base gives it enough weight for evening.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: Carlos Viñals

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

This listing is the Tester bottle — a full, genuine 3.4 oz bottle of Gambit at $219.99, sold without retail box or cellophane. It's the same fragrance inside, just without the packaging, making it a straightforward way to commit to the full-size bottle at a lower price.

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FAQ

What's different about the Tester bottle?
Nothing about the fragrance itself — it's the same 3.4 oz Gambit, just sold without retail packaging (box/cellophane), which is why it's priced lower.

What does Gambit smell like in one line?
Lavender and clove over spiced geranium and mimosa, settling into patchouli and amber.

How long does Gambit last?
Long-lasting — as an extrait de parfum, 6–8+ hours is typical.

Is Gambit unisex?
Yes, like every Mind Games extrait it's designed to be worn by anyone.