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Mind Games Caissa
Mind Games

Caissa

white floral
gourmand
woody
amber
sweet
musky
yellow floral
EDP · unisex

Mind Games is an independent fragrance house focused on chess-inspired scent creation, with Caissa named after the goddess of chess in classical mythology.

Caissa opens with pink pepper and cardamom, lending a spiced aromatic quality that's immediately distinctive. Black licorice and fougassette add an anise-like sweetness that sits between gourmand and woody in character. The heart settles into a lush white floral arrangement of gardenia, ylang-ylang, and Egyptian jasmine, which dominates the composition without tipping into powdery territory. The base anchors everything with ambrocenide and musk for skin-like warmth, while cacao adds a subtle chocolate undertone that reinforces the fragrance's gourmand-leaning floral oriental DNA.

This works best for those drawn to sophisticated florals with an unexpected spiced opening and gourmand depth, making it suitable year-round but particularly appealing in cooler months. It has the polish for evening wear while remaining approachable enough for daily use. If you gravitate toward The Reverie, The Romantic, and The Mystic, Caissa should be on your radar.

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Main Accordsreported by community
white floral
100%
gourmand
100%
woody
75%
amber
50%
sweet
50%
musky
50%
yellow floral
50%
soft spicy
50%
warm spicy
50%
lactonic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Fougassette
Fougassette
Black Licorice
Black Licorice
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Gardenia
Gardenia
Intoxicatingly creamy and white-floral with a waxy, almost narcotic sweetness. Gardenia shares the heady indolic quality of jasmine and tuberose but with a fresher, greener edge from its glossy leaves. A challenging note to use well, too much overwhelms, but a well-handled gardenia accord is memorably beautiful.
Madagascar Ylang-Ylang
Madagascar Ylang-Ylang
Egyptian Jasmine
Egyptian Jasmine
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambrocenide
Ambrocenide
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Cacao
Cacao
The raw, earthy version of chocolate, cacao has a bitter, roasted quality before sweetness is added, with an almost smoky, slightly fermented depth. In perfumery it reads as more sophisticated than straight 'chocolate': darker, more complex, and better suited to woody and leather compositions where it adds a rich, bittersweet depth.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match89% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

❤️
The Romantic86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

🌙
The Mystic82% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Reverie
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.
Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.
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Scent Profile
white floral100%
gourmand100%
woody75%
amber50%
sweet50%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
Decants Available
4
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2ml$5.00/ml3ml$3.83/ml5ml$4.20/ml10ml$3.80/ml

Mind Games Caissa— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Caissa is $395.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $395.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Mind Games fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Mind Games Caissa? +
$395.00 at Mind Games. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $395.00 a good price for Caissa? +
Yes. The current best price is $395.00 and MSRP is $399.00. At $395.00 you save 1% vs retail.
What does Mind Games Caissa smell like? +
Mind Games is an independent fragrance house focused on chess-inspired scent creation, with Caissa named after the goddess of chess in classical mythology. Caissa opens with pink pepper and cardamom, lending a spiced aromatic quality that's immediately distinctive. Black licorice and fougassette add an anise-like sweetness that sits between gourmand and woody in character. The heart settles into a lush white floral arrangement of gardenia, ylang-ylang, and Egyptian jasmine, which dominates the composition without tipping into powdery territory. The base anchors everything with ambrocenide and musk for skin-like warmth, while cacao adds a subtle chocolate undertone that reinforces the fragrance's gourmand-leaning floral oriental DNA. This works best for those drawn to sophisticated florals with an unexpected spiced opening and gourmand depth, making it suitable year-round but particularly appealing in cooler months. It has the polish for evening wear while remaining approachable enough for daily use. If you gravitate toward The Reverie, The Romantic, and The Mystic, Caissa should be on your radar.
What are the notes in Mind Games Caissa? +
Top: Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Fougassette, Black Licorice. Heart: Gardenia, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Egyptian Jasmine. Base: Ambrocenide, Musk, Cacao.
What fragrance family is Caissa? +
Mind Games Caissa belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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