{"product_id":"grandmasters-court-fragrance-samples-authentic-decants","title":"Grandmaster's Court (Morning Chess x Great Lord) Blend Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bfc-product-description {\n    color: #222;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h2 {\n    margin: 28px 0 12px;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h3 {\n    margin: 20px 0 8px;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description ul {\n    margin: 8px 0 16px;\n    padding-left: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description li {\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details {\n    margin: 22px 0 28px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 7px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion {\n    margin-top: 26px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details {\n    margin: 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary {\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 18px 44px 18px 2px;\n    color: #111;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    right: 8px;\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"−\";\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion-content {\n    padding: 0 4px 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-disclaimer {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .bfc-product-description {\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-description h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-details {\n      padding: 15px 16px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-accordion summary {\n      padding-top: 16px;\n      padding-bottom: 16px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandmaster’s Court\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proprietary Bluegrass Fragrance Company blend created from two authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie Eau de Parfum fragrances: \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Lord \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Morning Chess\u003c\/strong\u003e. The composition brings together the luminous bergamot and green leather character of Morning Chess with the plum, mandarin, cardamom, saffron, dark leather and amber richness of Great Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a polished fresh-leather fragrance with contrasting citrus, fruit, greenery, spice and warmth. Bright bergamot and galbanum sharpen the opening, while plum and mandarin introduce a richer fruitiness. Leather runs through the heart, surrounded by saffron, violet, oakmoss and aromatic facets before patchouli, amber, musk and a touch of sweetness create a deeper drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eGrandmaster’s Court sample\u003c\/strong\u003e or travel-size decant is ideal for shoppers who enjoy sophisticated leather fragrances or already appreciate Great Lord or Morning Chess and want to experience how their contrasting profiles interact. Grandmaster’s Court is independently created by Bluegrass Fragrance Company and is not an official Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-details\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grandmaster’s Court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreated By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluegrass Fragrance Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Fragrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vilhelm Parfumerie Great Lord + Morning Chess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Concentrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus \/ Fruity \/ Green \/ Leather \/ Spicy \/ Amber \/ Woody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent proprietary fragrance blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample and travel-size decants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court does not have an official Vilhelm Parfumerie note pyramid. The notes below combine the official note structures of Great Lord and Morning Chess to show the materials present in the two source fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSri Lankan Cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuscan Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalbanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek Saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOakmoss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorsican Immortelle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Osmanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndonesian Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat Does Grandmaster’s Court Smell Like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court opens with an immediate contrast between Morning Chess's crisp bergamot and Great Lord's richer plum, Italian mandarin and cardamom. The effect is bright and energetic without becoming a simple citrus fragrance, because fruit, green nuances and aromatic spice begin adding depth almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart centers strongly on leather. Morning Chess contributes Tuscan leather and sharp green galbanum, while Great Lord adds darker leather surrounded by saffron, violet, oakmoss, immortelle and osmanthus. Together, these elements create a layered leather profile that moves between fresh greenery, dry spice, subtle florals and earthy depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatchouli connects the two source fragrances in the drydown. Black amber, additional amber, musk and pink sugar gradually add warmth and smoothness, giving Grandmaster’s Court a richer finish than Morning Chess alone while retaining more freshness and lift than Great Lord worn by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGrandmaster’s Court vs. Great Lord and Morning Chess\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Chess\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brighter and greener source fragrance. Its official structure is concise, pairing bergamot with Tuscan leather and galbanum before settling into patchouli and black amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e is considerably more layered, combining plum, mandarin and cardamom with dark leather, violet, saffron, oakmoss, immortelle and osmanthus over patchouli, amber, pink sugar and musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandmaster’s Court\u003c\/strong\u003e combines these two personalities. Morning Chess contributes brightness, green tension and a streamlined leather character, while Great Lord adds fruit, spice, floral detail, additional leather depth and a warmer amber-musk finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court is not a Vilhelm Parfumerie flanker or official variation of either fragrance. It is an independent blend created by Bluegrass Fragrance Company from the two authentic source fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePerformance and Best Occasions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of citrus, green notes, leather, spice, patchouli and amber gives Grandmaster’s Court a versatile character that can transition from daytime into evening. The bergamot and galbanum provide freshness, while leather, saffron, patchouli and amber add enough richness for dressier settings and cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court can suit dinners, date nights, social events, evenings out and occasions where a more distinctive leather fragrance feels appropriate. A lighter application can also make it suitable for polished daytime or office wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, environment, and the interaction of the two source fragrances on the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy Try a Grandmaster’s Court Sample?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending two finished fragrances can create a scent experience that differs significantly from wearing either fragrance independently. A Grandmaster’s Court sample allows you to experience how the crisp bergamot, green galbanum and Tuscan leather of Morning Chess interact with Great Lord's plum, spice, dark leather, saffron, amber and musk on your own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling is especially useful for fragrance enthusiasts who already enjoy one of the two Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances and want to explore a richer, more layered interpretation without committing to a larger amount first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAvailable Sizes and Estimated Sprays\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3ml Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–50 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85–100 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 250–300 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAuthenticity and Decanting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Grandmaster’s Court decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is created using fragrance transferred from authentic original bottles of Vilhelm Parfumerie Great Lord and Morning Chess. No additional diluent is intentionally added, and the source fragrances are not otherwise reformulated or intentionally altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two authentic fragrances are independently combined by Bluegrass Fragrance Company. Each order is then hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court is an independent Bluegrass Fragrance Company proprietary blend and is not manufactured, formulated or bottled by Vilhelm Parfumerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour tracking number may be created before your order is hand-filled and packaged. Carrier tracking may not update immediately after the tracking number is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances used in Grandmaster’s Court?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Grandmaster’s Court is independently created by Bluegrass Fragrance Company using fragrance transferred from authentic original bottles of Vilhelm Parfumerie Great Lord and Morning Chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court an official Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Great Lord and Morning Chess are official Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances. Grandmaster’s Court is a proprietary blend independently created by Bluegrass Fragrance Company using those two fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fragrance decant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fragrance decant is fragrance transferred from an original bottle into a smaller independent atomizer. For Grandmaster’s Court, the two authentic source fragrances are independently combined before the selected amount is hand-filled into the decant atomizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court diluted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional diluent is intentionally added by Bluegrass Fragrance Company. Grandmaster’s Court consists of the two authentic source fragrances combined together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the original Vilhelm Parfumerie bottles included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The original Great Lord and Morning Chess bottles, boxes and manufacturer packaging are not included. You receive the selected amount of Grandmaster’s Court in Bluegrass Fragrance Company's independent decant packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Grandmaster’s Court smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court combines bright bergamot and green galbanum with plum, mandarin, cardamom, multiple leather facets, saffron, patchouli, amber and musk. It begins relatively fresh and green before becoming richer, warmer and more leather-focused as it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court a leather fragrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather is one of its defining themes because both source fragrances feature leather prominently. Morning Chess uses Tuscan leather, while Great Lord features a darker leather accord surrounded by saffron, violet, oakmoss and other aromatic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some sweetness from Great Lord's plum, amber and pink sugar elements, but those notes are balanced by bergamot, galbanum, leather, saffron, patchouli and oakmoss. The overall effect is more complex than a traditionally sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat seasons are best for Grandmaster’s Court?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh citrus and green aspects can work well during spring and mild weather, while the leather, spice, patchouli and amber make it especially appealing during fall, cool evenings and transitional weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court suitable for the office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be, particularly with a lighter application. Its polished citrus, green and leather character can work in professional settings, although the richer leather and amber facets may make heavier application better suited to evenings or social occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Grandmaster’s Court suitable for travel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sample and travel-size options make it convenient to carry without bringing the two original full-size bottles. Always follow applicable transportation requirements for liquids when traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIndependent Retailer Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content bfc-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Vilhelm Parfumerie or its trademark owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrances used in this proprietary blend. The original Great Lord and Morning Chess fragrances are independently transferred, combined, and repackaged by Bluegrass Fragrance Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster’s Court is a proprietary Bluegrass Fragrance Company creation and is not an official Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrance, collaboration, flanker, formulation, or release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluegrass Fragrance Co","offers":[{"title":"3ml Sample","offer_id":47098439499997,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml Travel Spray","offer_id":47098439532765,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml Travel Spray","offer_id":47098439598301,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5264\/7901\/files\/IMG-3693.png?v=1765395604","url":"https:\/\/bluegrassfragrance.com\/products\/grandmasters-court-fragrance-samples-authentic-decants","provider":"Bluegrass Fragrance Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}