Mind Games French Defense was released in 2023. Created by Christelle Laprade, and it features cherry prominently. Notes of cherry, violet leaves, chamomile, rose, geranium, mimosa, amber, blonde woods and cedarwood. Mind Games French Defense is an extrait. From the brand - "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." From the perfumer, Christelle Laprade - ""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."
Fragrantica - "Amongst all the other cherry heavy DNAs I have smelled, Lost Cherry was easily the best until I smelled this. While the cherry here is rich, I would not describe it as dark n heavy as Tom Ford's. Everything around the cherry also feels a bit lighter and sparklier, making this a bit less of a wintery fragrance. I still wouldn't entertain the idea of wearing this in the heat. Regardless, this is beautiful and perfectly unisex, easily top 5 date night DNA's I've ever smelled. Although its somewhat seductive, its still gorgeous enough to wear out n about on chilly days."
Fragrantica - "I generally dislike cherry perfumes but this one is just sooo smooth. The violet leaf and chamomile do a wonderful job of toning down the cherry to the point where I don't get the usual headache that comes with almost any other cherry focused scent. The mimosa gives a very nice powdery touch to it, and the blonde woods in the base pair perfectly. Very well executed, but as with most of the Mind Games, I wish its performance also matched the price tag. Still worth the money, it's unique and might just be the best cherry scent out there."
Fragrantica - "Phenomenal Cherry gourmand. It smells rich and luxurious with great projection and longevity. It by far the best cherry fragrances that I have ever smelt (just kidding reviewers the word is smelled, smelt is a fish). Anyways, back to the fragrance - great evening, date night option. Definitely unisex. I would swear there is a hint of booze, maybe an amaretto or rum accord. Just an unbelievable scent. Rating 9/10."
Fragrantica - "HOLLLYYYY GRAIL frag for me. This is usually number one in my whole collection. So dang good. I hate cherry scents usally but my goodness this is a banger."
Fragrantica - "Best cherry fragrance ever made. I am not joking or exaggerating, and I have tried a lot of them before buying French Defense. French Defense is at the first spray flowers then immediately you smell the cherry, but it is an elegant cherry. The QUALITY of the ingredients is high and you can smell it when you first spray it. This perfume is not a cherry body mist that you buy in the pharmacy or a cheap cough syrup (that some have tried to compare it to) that you buy in the supermarket or in the pharmacy, It is an elegant combination that will last the whole day on your skin and on your clothes. I have received so many good compliments that I can't remember how many of them."
Fragrantica - "I realy like cherry fragrances and this one has to be the best i have ever smelt but i also have to say this is not a Blind buy you have to smell it first"
