{"product_id":"mind-games-the-forward-extrait-tester","title":"Mind Games The Forward Extrait (Tester)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forward is a floral gourmand extrait from Mind Games, created by perfumer Nathalie Benareau and named for the chess term describing an aggressive push forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benareau built it as, in her words, \"a beautiful and unexpected addiction suspended in the balance between contrasts\" — a salty, effervescent burst of lemon, mandarin, and pomelo that folds into jasmine sambac and tonka bean, before finishing on a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla, sandalwood, and cashmeran. This listing is the tester bottle: the identical Extrait de Parfum inside, without the retail box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh\u003c\/strong\u003e — 34%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 23%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation: salty citrus effervescence melting into a creamy vanilla-sandalwood base.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, Mandarin Madagascar, Pomelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean, Salt Accord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla Madagascar, Sandalwood Dreches, Cashmeran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good — reviewers commonly report 6 to 8 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — noticeable up close without overwhelming the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present through the first hour or two, then settles close to skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer, and Fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday and Leisure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentration: Extrait de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfumer: Nathalie Benareau\u003cbr\u003e\nHouse: Mind Games (The Fragrance Group)\u003cbr\u003e\nReleased: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tester bottle already is the try-before-you-commit option — full-size Extrait de Parfum at a lower price than the boxed retail bottle, since it skips the packaging. If you'd rather start smaller still, Venba also carries The Forward in 1mL, 5mL, and 10mL sample sizes under its standard retail listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree US shipping on orders over $100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHassle-free returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this tester and the retail bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e The juice is identical — this is the same Extrait de Parfum, just without the retail box, priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Forward unisex?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the salted-citrus opening and creamy vanilla-sandalwood base wear well on anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good performance — most wearers report 6 to 8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Forward\" is a chess term for an aggressive, forward-pushing move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mind Games","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz \/ 100 ml (Tester with Cap)","offer_id":50902364324095,"sku":"48041626992862","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/MindGamesTheForwardExtrait3.4oz.png?v=1793693461","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/mind-games-the-forward-extrait-tester","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}