En Prise ()
Mind Games is an indie fragrance house focused on unconventional compositions that challenge traditional scent categories. En Prise, released in 2023, exemplifies this philosophy with its refusal to choose a single identity.
The fragrance opens with ginger and bergamot, immediately warming the citrus with spice and body. Saffron deepens this aromatic character before the heart emerges with a cassis and sugar combination that reads as both jammy and creamy. Geranium adds a green, slightly peppery note to prevent the sweetness from becoming flat. The base settles into a woody-earthy foundation of cedar, Madagascar vetiver, and oakmoss, grounding the sweetness with mineral dryness. Overall, En Prise balances gourmand and woody-aromatic elements in a way that feels more modern and textured than purely linear.
This works best for someone who appreciates complexity over straightforward sweetness, and who doesn't mind a fragrance that shifts throughout wear. The aromatic-spicy opening makes it suitable for cooler months or daytime wear, though the sugar and cassis keep it approachable. En Prise aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician profiles.
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