Mind Games J'adoube was released in 2022. Created by Nathalie Benareau, it features leather, pomegranate and rose. Notes of red currant, mandarin orange, pomegranate, Damask rose, patchouli, leather, benzoin and amber. Mind Games J'adoube is an extrait.
From the brand - "J’adoube begins with a whisper of warning. An intriguing sensation engulfs us in an opening of pomegranate fragrance, rouge groseille, and mandarin, as the fragrance surges forward in a wave of tantalizing sweetness. Its evolution towards a bold and deep base of leather, patchouli, and ambrostar, brings focus to chaos while remaining wholly spontaneous and free."
Perfumer Nathalie Benareau - "In chess, players say 'j'adoube' if they want to adjust the position of a piece, but not move it. I wanted to nod the history of this term with the incorporation of pomegranate, a juicy, precise fruity note that adds an element of excitement. The bold black suede accord gives the fragrance strength and a firm foundation, very much like the rook’s role in the game."
Fragrantica - "J'Adoube combines a juicy, rosy fruitiness with a very refreshing aspect. The leather/patchouli/amber base is remarkably airy. It's definitely not "just" Angel Nova. They share only two notes, and J'Adoube has no trace of Akigalawood. Angel Nova is very girly whereas J'Adoube is completely unisex IMO."
Fragrantica - "OMG I absolutely love this fragrance. Been randomly sampling all kinds of stuff and this is as good or better than Blockade. It is not very masculine but damn. I would wear this almost every day if I didn't have so many others to enjoy. It is that good. 10/10 IMO. Home run on this one!"
Fragrantica - "One word to describe J'adoube: Opulent
This is quite simply a phenomenal fragrance: A beautiful and juicy rose/pomegranate pairing are at the forefront of this scent, with a suede-ish leather accord in the base and some hints of patchouli. Make no mistake, this is not an old lady type of rose, very uplifting and youthful yet remains buttoned-down to an extent on the whole. The P&L on this is long and strong (pause), but nothing which is going to fill up a room. This combination forms a wonderful dichotomy that makes for a versatile and wearable perfume that still smells rich."
Fragrantica - "The smell opens with a strong smell of red berries, pomegranate, and sweet citrus. This is perfect for hot summer days and stays fairly linear for hours. Somewhere around the 3-4 hour mark, you start getting the warmer tones like clean leather (like balsamic base instead of animalic base), amber, and a faint whiff of patchouli. These notes complement the pomegranate that slowly fades after 8-10 hours of wear. Due to the fresh notes giving way to the warm notes, this, to me, is the perfect late afternoon-early evening transition fragrance. "
Fragrantica - "Mind Games J’Adoube is my favorite from the house. It’s darker and more complex than French Defense, with a bold, almost lipstick-red opening that’s very rose-forward and sweet. The pomegranate stays lush on my skin and never turns sour. There’s a sexy, dark feminine energy I get with this fragrance that I love — confident, a little mysterious, and very intentional. And the performance? Beast mode. I wore this to a concert, never had the top dry-cleaned, and could still clearly smell it in my closet two weeks later."
