MIND GAMESPerfumer Extraordinaire Kingside Extrait de Parfum, 3.4 oz.

We are all participants in an infinite, cosmic game in life and love. Introducing MIND GAMES, a fragrance debut that transports you to the crucial moments of competition in a test of character, skill, and intellect. MIND GAMES compels you to ask yourself, are you a player who risks it all in the opening move, or do you hold your secrets close until the perfect moment? Can you anticipate your opponent’s intent before they take control? Will you use every ounce of skill and any means necessary to remain the last player on the board after all the others have fallen?

Calculating, deceptive, and devastatingly seductive, MIND GAMES is a fascinating exploration of passion, prowess, and unrivaled perception. MIND GAMES links the complex artistry best embodied by the strategy and brilliance of chess with the innovative and hypnotic effects of perfumery. The result is an inaugural fragrance line that delivers a scent wardrobe of extreme olfactive signatures.

PERFUMER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Introducing Perfumer Extraordinaire, a collection that celebrates artistry in pursuing a masterpiece. An open invitation to explore the world of scent, its beauty and complexity, and to witness the transformation from raw ingredients to the final composition. MIND GAMES Perfumer Extraordinaire unveils the potency of a Master Perfumer and the distinctive journey of their creation.

THE PERFUMER
David Apel is a master perfumer renowned for his evocative, story-driven fragrances. With a career spanning a decade, he has become a celebrated figure in the world of perfumery. For Dave, creating a fragrance is like painting with bold, simple strokes, capturing the essence of nature and transforming it into something vivid and emotional. His work reflects a deep connection to contrasts—balancing light and shadow, simplicity and complexity—with an unmistakable edge that sets his creations apart.

KINGSIDE
Confident and captivating, Kingside is a tribute to quiet power and refined elegance. Vibrant Cardamom Oil and Grapefruit Zest create a bold, invigorating opening, softened by the delicate allure of Pink Peony Petals and the creamy decadence of Pistachio Gelato. At its heart, the fragrance deepens with the richness of Tonka Bean Absolute and the warmth of Madagascar Vanilla, leaving a lasting impression of strength, sophistication, and irresistible charm.

EXPERIENCE THE ALLURE OF TWO KEY INGREDIENTS
Derived from the Dipteryx Odorata, a majestic tree native to South America, Tonka Beans—locally called sarrapia—are treasured for their warm, gourmand aroma. Harvesting Tonka Beans is a deeply rooted tradition passed down through generations. The process begins with collecting the fallen fruits from the forest floor, which are then cracked open by hand to extract the precious beans. These beans are carefully sorted and dried locally for several days, preserving their rich, distinctive scent before they are sold. This artisanal process captures the essence of Tonka Bean’s enduring warmth and sweetness, making it a cherished ingredient in modern perfumery.

Peru Balsam is a rich, dark resin, typically brown or reddish, derived from the Myroxylon Tree, whose name translates from Greek to "fragrant wood." Harvested through careful incisions in the tree's bark, the resin initially flows with a semi-liquid consistency, gradually solidifying upon exposure to air before forming natural cracks. Its complex aroma, warm and balsamic, lends depth and sophistication to any composition it graces.

Top Notes: Creamy Pistachio, Cardamom, Grapefruit Zest
Middle Notes: Hazelnut Flower, Amber Rum, Peony Petals
Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Almond Milk, Peru Balsam

3.4 oz. / 100mL

*Please Note: The ingredient list is subject to change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.