Question 1

What's the difference between Check Please and French Defense?

Accepted Answer

Check Please is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2025) dominated by Woody accords. French Defense is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2023) leaning on Cherry accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Sweet, Amber, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Check Please or French Defense?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Check Please scores 4.21/5 vs French Defense at 4.47/5. French Defense's standout strength: Versatile and well-regarded by collectors. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Check Please and French Defense smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Amber, Powdery, Rose. French Defense: French Defense by Mind Games receives positive acknowledgment from the r/fragrance community, with experienced collectors recognizing it as a quality fragrance worthy of consideration.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Check Please or French Defense?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Check Please vs French Defense?

Accepted Answer

Check Please scores highest for fall wear; French Defense scores highest for fall wear. Check Please leans daytime, French Defense leans evening.

Check Please vs French Defense

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Check Please (8)

Uniek voor French Defense (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — French Defense

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Eigenschap	Check Please	French Defense
Merk	Mind Games	Mind Games
Jaar	2025	2023
Beoordeling	4.21	4.47
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	9