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Mind Games Queening ()
Mind Games

Queening ()

powdery
vanilla
coconut
sweet
iris
rum
musky
EDP · 2023 · unisex

Mind Games launched Queening in 2023 as part of their exploration of bold, unconventional fragrances that defy traditional gender categories. The brand focuses on creating unisex scents with distinctive personalities, and Queening exemplifies their approach to blending contrasting elements.

Queening opens with cotton flower and apple over a dry cypress note, establishing a fresh, slightly powdery start. The heart brings unexpected depth through rum and saffron, with orris root adding an earthy, almost floral restraint to the sweeter elements. The base settles into a creamy, skin-scent finish of vanilla, coconut, and musk, creating a powdery-sweet signature that feels both comforting and slightly sensual. Overall, the fragrance reads as a modern gourmand with classical touches, balancing indulgence with restraint.

Queening works best for those seeking a wearable sweetness without cloying heaviness. It's equally suited to casual daytime wear and evening occasions, making it a versatile addition to any collection. The scent aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
powdery
100%
vanilla
100%
coconut
75%
sweet
50%
iris
50%
rum
50%
musky
50%
woody
50%
warm spicy
50%
fruity
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cotton Flower
Cotton Flower
A clean, slightly waxy, and softly sweet floral note associated with freshly washed fabric and open fields. Cotton flower is more a conceptual note than a strong aromatic material, adding a sheer, skin-close cleanness to fragrances. Found in fresh, transparent compositions that want to evoke cleanliness and softness.
Apple
Apple
Fresh, crisp, and slightly cidery, apple reads as clean and natural rather than candy-sweet. Green apple is sharper and more aromatic; red apple is rounder and juicier. Both add an approachable freshness to florals and fresher orientals, and green apple in particular is a signature of certain classic masculines.
Cypress
Cypress
Dry, resinous, and slightly medicinal, cypress has a sharp, coniferous sharpness with a faintly smoky, pine-like quality. It evokes the tall, dark trees of Provence and Tuscany, austere, Mediterranean, and quietly beautiful. A grounding note that adds structure to woody and aquatic compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Rum
Rum
Sweet, slightly smoky, and warm, the distilled essence of sugarcane adds a tropical, slightly boozy warmth to orientals and leather fragrances. It has a brown-sugar, molasses quality with a gentle spirit-like shimmer. Often found alongside tobacco and wood notes to create warm, convivial compositions.
Orris Root
Orris Root
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Coconut
Coconut
Creamy, tropical, and slightly sunscreen-like, coconut reads as summery and carefree. In light doses it adds a beachy sweetness; in heavier use it can veer into suntan lotion territory. Most effective when paired with citrus or florals to lift it from the beach bar and into the realm of wearable tropical fragrance.
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.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match92% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

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

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
powdery100%vanilla100%coconut75%sweet50%iris50%
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Mind Games Queening ()— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Queening () is $795.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $795.00. 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 Queening ()? +
$795.00 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Mind Games Queening () smell like? +
Mind Games launched Queening in 2023 as part of their exploration of bold, unconventional fragrances that defy traditional gender categories. The brand focuses on creating unisex scents with distinctive personalities, and Queening exemplifies their approach to blending contrasting elements. Queening opens with cotton flower and apple over a dry cypress note, establishing a fresh, slightly powdery start. The heart brings unexpected depth through rum and saffron, with orris root adding an earthy, almost floral restraint to the sweeter elements. The base settles into a creamy, skin-scent finish of vanilla, coconut, and musk, creating a powdery-sweet signature that feels both comforting and slightly sensual. Overall, the fragrance reads as a modern gourmand with classical touches, balancing indulgence with restraint. Queening works best for those seeking a wearable sweetness without cloying heaviness. It's equally suited to casual daytime wear and evening occasions, making it a versatile addition to any collection. The scent aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom profiles.
What are the notes in Mind Games Queening ()? +
Top: Cotton Flower, Apple, Cypress. Heart: Rum, Orris Root, Saffron. Base: Vanilla, Coconut, Musk.
What other fragrances smell like Mind Games Queening ()? +
Based on shared notes, Mind Games Mind Games Queening (Vanilla, Coconut, Rum, Orris Root), Penhaligons No. 33 (Vanilla, Musk, Saffron, Cypress), Penhaligons Anthology Eau Sans Pareil (Vanilla, Musk, Orris Root, Cypress), English Laundry Windsor | Samples (Vanilla, Musk, Saffron, Apple), English Laundry Windsor | Samples 3 Pieces (Vanilla, Musk, Saffron, Apple) may smell similar to Queening ().
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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