{"product_id":"mind-games-scholars-mate-extrait-de-parfum-3-4-oz","title":"Mind Games Scholar's Mate Extrait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eScholar's Mate takes its name from chess's fastest checkmate (an elegant, four-move finish that rewards precision over brute force) and Christelle Laprade's composition plays the same game. It opens with cardamom, grapefruit, bergamot, and cinnamon leaf, moves into a spiced heart of elemi, pimento (allspice), and orris, and settles into a smoky woody base of Indian sandalwood, fig milk, Madagascar vetiver, and cypriol. Launched in 2022, the perfumer has said she drew on the darkness of ebony chessboards, using smoky vetiver and cedar-adjacent woods to give the composition its resilient, grounded finish, an ode to partnership and shared strategy as much as to victory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoody: 37% (sandalwood, vetiver, cypriol)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpicy: 27% (cardamom, cinnamon leaf, pimento)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh: 18% (grapefruit, bergamot)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSweet: 9% (fig milk)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloral: 9% (orris)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a smoky, vetiver-driven woody scent with a spiced citrus opening and just enough orris to soften the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardamom, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elemi, Pimento (Allspice), Orris\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Madagascar Vetiver, Cypriol\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, typically several hours before fading gracefully rather than looming all day, honest expectations for a scent this smoky-dry rather than syrupy-sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable on application, settling close to the skin within the first hour or two.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest in fall and winter, where the smoky vetiver-and-cypriol base feels most at home; equally suited to the office and evening wear given its dry, composed character.\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 Christelle Laprade\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mind Games (est. 2022, USA)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot ready to commit to a full bottle? Scholar's Mate is available as a 1 mL sample starting at $6.99, a low-risk way to test the smoky vetiver-and-spice combination first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery fragrance sold on Venba is 100% authentic. Backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot, we offer free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Scholar's Mate unisex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's formulated and marketed as a genderless extrait de parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the “Scholar's Mate” name reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's chess's fastest possible checkmate, part of Mind Games' chess-inspired naming across the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect several hours of moderate, dry-woody wear rather than an all-day powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try a smaller size first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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