Checkmate by Mind Games

Checkmate by Mind Games is a unisex Extrait de Parfum that contrasts sparkling champagne and tart red fruit with an opulent rose bouquet, earthy patchouli, moss, and rich bourbon tobacco. Released in 2022 and created by perfumer David Apel, this chypre floral tobacco fragrance is presented in a 3.4 oz / 100 ml spray bottle.

The fragrance opens with aromatic davana, effervescent champagne, and Rouge Groseille DI, a vibrant red-currant accord. The combination creates a fruity, sparkling introduction with sweet, vinous, and subtly herbal facets.

Its heart develops into an elaborate floral bouquet featuring Rose de Mai Vitessence, Bulgarian rose, magnolia, and Rose Centifolia Vitessence. These rose materials give the composition a lush, elegant floral character while magnolia adds a smoother, more luminous dimension.

The drydown blends Tabac Bourbon DI with patchouli leaves and tree moss. The tobacco accord introduces warm, smoky, and gently sweet depth, while patchouli and moss create an earthy chypre-style foundation.

Checkmate has a rose-forward, fruity, champagne-like, floral, tobacco, earthy, woody, and patchouli-rich scent profile. It is especially suited to evening wear, formal occasions, date nights, special events, and cooler fall or winter weather, although the sparkling fruit and rose opening also make it wearable during spring.

• Top Notes: Davana, Champagne, Rouge Groseille DI
• Heart Notes: Rose de Mai Vitessence, Bulgarian Rose, Magnolia, Rose Centifolia Vitessence
• Base Notes: Tabac Bourbon DI, Patchouli Leaves, Tree Moss
• Main Accords: Rose, Fruity, Champagne, Patchouli, Sweet, Floral, Tobacco, Earthy, Aldehydic, Woody