Mind Games | Blockade | Extrait de Parfum
Blockade is a brilliant, unconventional masterpiece from the artisanal house Mind Games. Inspired by the strategy, focus, and mental armor of chess, the fragrance captures the concept of turning defensive maneuvers into an unstoppable offensive force. It entirely avoids predictable fresh or aquatic paths, instead choosing to explore a striking, vibrant duality of crisp fruits and smooth, deeply textured leathers. It tells an olfactory story of intense focus and absolute control, opening with a bright, unexpected splash of succulent mango and zesty citrus before anchoring itself in a rich, sophisticated field of warm resins and dry woods.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Mango, Pink Pepper, Tomato Leaf, Bergamot
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Heart Notes: Mango Blossom, Lavender, Cyclamen, Star Anise
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Base Notes: Leather, Oud, Amber, Patchouli
Vibe: "The Strategic Shield", vibrant-fruity, crisp-green, smooth-leathery, and fiercely confident.
Performance: Operating at a premium Extrait de Parfum concentration, Blockade delivers an impressive, long-lasting presence on the skin that easily sails past 8+ hours of wear. It opens with a uniquely airy, tropical crispness driven by the green mango and sharp tomato leaf that projects beautifully well beyond handshake distance. As the fragrance reacts to natural body heat, it develops a highly refined, velvety scent bubble. The long-lasting drydown transitions seamlessly into a smooth, clean leather and soft amber foundation that clings remarkably well to skin and clothing alike, ensuring a memorable, sophisticated trail from morning to night.