Mind Games Grand Master Extrait

Description

Mind Games Grand Master Extrait is a floral amber extrait de parfum from perfumer Alexandra Carlin, opening on rose water, blackcurrant, and peony before a heart of May rose, Kona coffee, and violet develops real richness, then closing on a smoky, gourmand base of myrrh, incense, ebony wood, and panettone. The name nods to chess's highest earned title, and the fragrance plays the part: a composed, deliberate scent that trades youthful sweetness for something denser and more considered.

Scent Character

• Floral: 43%
• Resinous/Smoky: 29%
• Sweet: 14%
• Woody: 14%

Translation: A rose fragrance wrapped in incense and myrrh rather than a straightforward oud. The coffee and panettone base add a gourmand warmth instead of sweetness up top.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Rose Water, Blackcurrant, Peony

Heart: May Rose, Kona Coffee, Violet

Base: Myrrh, Incense, Ebony Wood, Panettone

Performance

Longevity: Long-lasting, 6–8+ hours is typical.

Sillage: Strong. This one fills the space around you.

Projection: Rich and present from the first spray, staying resinous and warm rather than fading into a soft skin scent.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and spring, for evenings and special occasions where a denser, more resinous fragrance can stand out.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: Alexandra Carlin

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2022

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to the full 3.4 oz bottle? Try Grand Master as a 1 mL sample ($6.99), a 5 mL decant ($30.99), or a 10 mL decant ($54.99) before stepping up to the retail bottle ($299.99).

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FAQ

Is Grand Master a true oud fragrance?
No. Despite the dense, smoky character, there's no agarwood in the formula. The richness comes from myrrh, incense, and ebony wood instead.

What does Grand Master smell like in one line?
Rose and blackcurrant over Kona coffee, resolving into myrrh, incense, and dark wood.

How long does it last?
Long-lasting with strong sillage: expect 6–8+ hours and real presence in the room.

What's the best way to try it?
Start with a 1 mL or 5 mL sample to experience the full rose-to-incense development before committing to the full bottle.