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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
French Defense
feminine
Created by Christelle Laprade
French Defense by Mind Games is a fragrance for women and men. French Defense was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Christelle Laprade. Top notes are Cherry, Violet Leaves and Chamomile; middle notes are Rose, Geranium and Mimosa; base notes are Amber, Blonde Woods and Cedarwood. A sophisticated fragrance that exudes true confidence, French Defense takes control in a tantalizing scent of succulent black cherry, seductive notes of smooth liqueurs, and a bed of velvety woods and ambers. Soft florals are woven throughout the perfume's composition bringing a quiet grace and natural beauty to its structure. Completely captivating, French Defense rises to every occasion, with a scent that sets the tone for success. "French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods." - Christelle Laprade, Perfumer.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
99%
Win
71%
Spr
23%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
64%
Day
96%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,267 votes
4.47
Love it
82965%
Like it
27822%
OK
998%
Dislike
443%
Hate it
171%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 42 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
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. While it didn't crack the top 8 lists of most contributors, it was specifically mentioned as a near-miss honorable mention, indicating solid appreciation among serious perfume enthusiasts.
Strengths
- Versatile and well-regarded by collectors
- Mentioned as honorable mention/near top 8 by experienced fragrance enthusiasts
- Appeals to those who appreciate quality niche fragrances
- Solid performer that competes with premium brands
Weaknesses
- Limited discussion and detailed reviews in community
- Narrowly missed top lists despite being close consideration
- Minimal standalone commentary on specific characteristics
Best for
Fragrance collectorsNiche perfume enthusiastsAll-occasion wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
