Mind Games Blockade Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

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Blockade by Mind Games is an Extrait de Parfum created by perfumer Christelle Laprade, pairing ripe mango with aromatic greens, spice, leather, oud and warm woods. Mango skin, pink pepper, tomato leaf and bergamot create a vivid opening before lavender, mango flower and star anise add contrast through the heart.

As Blockade develops, its tropical fruit character becomes darker and more structured. Cuir Velours DI, patchouli, Ambrostar and oud give the drydown a leathery, woody depth that balances the juicy mango and keeps the fragrance from feeling overly sweet.

A Blockade sample or travel-size decant is a practical way to experience how its mango, pepper, green notes, leather and oud develop on your skin. It is especially worth sampling for anyone who enjoys fruity fragrances with a more aromatic, leathery and woody foundation.

Fragrance: Blockade
Brand: Mind Games
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance Family: Woody Leathery Fruity
Release Year: 2022
Perfumer: Christelle Laprade
Brand Collection: Artisan Collection
Wear: Genderless / Unisex
Available As: Sample and travel-size decants

Fragrance Notes

The notes below follow the current dedicated Mind Games Blockade product page.

Top Notes

Mango Skin
Pink Pepper
Tomato Leaf
Bergamot Capua

Heart Notes

Lavender
Mango Flower
Watery Cyclamen
Star Anise

Base Notes

Cuir Velours DI
Patchouli
Ambrostar
Oud

Perfumer Christelle Laprade describes Blockade through the image of metallic armor, combining crushed leaves, ginger-like spice and pepper with ambery woods and juicy mango for a contrast between freshness and depth.

What Does Blockade Smell Like?

Blockade opens with juicy mango framed by pink pepper, tomato leaf and bergamot. The mango feels tropical and ripe, while the pepper and green tomato-leaf facet add sharpness and structure around the fruit.

Lavender, mango flower, watery cyclamen and star anise create a more aromatic and slightly floral middle. These notes keep the composition from becoming a straightforward sweet mango fragrance.

The drydown becomes darker and more substantial through leather, patchouli, Ambrostar and oud. Overall, Blockade moves from bright tropical fruit into a woody, leathery and ambery finish.

Performance and Best Occasions

Blockade combines bright tropical fruit with green, spicy, leathery and woody notes, giving it a versatile profile that can work across daytime and evening settings.

Its mango and bergamot make it particularly appealing in spring and summer, while the leather, patchouli and oud give it enough depth for cooler evenings and transitional weather. It can work well for casual outings, vacations, dinners, social occasions and polished everyday wear.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

Why Try a Blockade Sample?

Blockade combines juicy mango with pepper, tomato leaf, lavender, leather, patchouli and oud, making it useful to test on skin before committing to a larger amount. The balance between the tropical opening and darker drydown can shift noticeably during wear.

A 3ml Blockade sample provides multiple opportunities to experience the fragrance before choosing a larger travel-size decant for regular wear.

Available Sizes and Estimated Sprays

3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Authenticity and Decanting

Each Blockade decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

Shipping Information

Orders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.

Your 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.

Free U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these authentic Mind Games Blockade samples?

Yes. Each Blockade sample or decant is independently transferred by Bluegrass Fragrance Company from an authentic original Mind Games bottle.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from the original manufacturer bottle into a smaller atomizer for sampling, regular wear or travel.

Is Blockade diluted?

No. Blockade is transferred directly from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.

Is the original Mind Games bottle included?

No. This listing is for an independently prepared Blockade sample or travel-size decant. The original Mind Games bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included.

What does Mind Games Blockade smell like?

Blockade is a mango-centered fragrance with pink pepper, tomato leaf and bergamot in the opening, aromatic lavender and mango flower in the heart, and leather, patchouli, Ambrostar and oud in the drydown.

Does Blockade smell like mango?

Yes. Mango is one of the defining elements of Blockade, appearing through mango skin in the top and mango flower in the heart.

Is Blockade sweet?

It has noticeable fruity sweetness from mango, but pink pepper, tomato leaf, leather, patchouli and oud give the fragrance a greener, spicier and darker balance.

Is Blockade leathery?

Yes. Cuir Velours DI is an official drydown note, and Mind Games classifies Blockade as Woody Leathery Fruity.

Does Blockade contain oud?

Yes. Oud is listed in the official drydown alongside leather, patchouli and Ambrostar.

Is Blockade an Extrait de Parfum?

Yes. Mind Games officially identifies Blockade as an Extrait de Parfum.

Who created Mind Games Blockade?

Blockade was created by perfumer Christelle Laprade.

When was Blockade released?

Mind Games Blockade was introduced in 2022.

Is Blockade unisex?

Yes. Mind Games positions its fragrance collection as genderless and suitable to be worn without traditional gender restrictions.

Is Blockade good for summer?

The mango, bergamot and aromatic green notes make Blockade particularly appealing in spring and summer, while its leather and oud base give it more depth than a typical warm-weather fruity fragrance.

Is Blockade part of the Artisan Collection?

Yes. Mind Games currently includes Blockade in its Artisan Collection.

Is Blockade suitable for travel?

Yes. A travel-size Blockade decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without traveling with the original full-size Mind Games bottle.

Independent Retailer Disclaimer

Bluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Mind Games or its trademark owners.

Brand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. The original fragrance is independently transferred and repackaged by Bluegrass Fragrance Company.

Fragrance Care & Warm-Weather Delivery

Fragrance—whether in a decant, travel spray, or full bottle—is best experienced and stored at room temperature.

If your fragrance arrives warm:

Bring the package inside as soon as possible.
Allow the fragrance to return to room temperature for several hours, or overnight, before spraying.
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Do not refrigerate or freeze it.

A fragrance exposed to warm transit conditions may smell slightly different while it is still warm. Once it has cooled and rested, it should smell and perform as intended. For the vast majority of shipments, temporary warmth during delivery is not a cause for concern.

Every fragrance is carefully inspected and packaged before shipment.