{"product_id":"mind-games-checkmate-fragrance-samples","title":"Mind Games Checkmate Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMind Games Checkmate is a sophisticated unisex fragrance that opens with sparkling champagne and juicy red currant before developing into a lush rose and magnolia heart. Bourbon tobacco, patchouli, and moss give the dry down earthy depth and a subtle smoky character. Released in 2022, Checkmate is an expressive choice for fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate floral fragrances with an unconventional dark, earthy finish. Bluegrass Fragrance Company offers authentic hand-decanted samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMind Games launched in 2022 with a distinctive luxury fragrance collection inspired by the strategy and creativity of chess. Checkmate is part of the brand's Artisan Collection and was created by perfumer David Apel. Classified as a unisex Extrait de Parfum with a floral-chypre-tobacco character, it contrasts effervescent champagne and red currant with an elegant rose-centered heart before settling into bourbon tobacco, patchouli, and moss. The unusual transition from sparkling fruit and florals to earthy tobacco makes Checkmate particularly appealing to experienced fragrance enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance Family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chypre Floral Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extrait de Parfum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e David Apel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGender Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unisex\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Currant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulgarian Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Centifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourbon Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatchouli Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance Experience, Performance \u0026amp; Ideal Wearer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheckmate makes an immediate impression with a sparkling combination of champagne, red currant, and davana. The opening feels bright, fruity, and slightly effervescent, creating a sense of movement before the composition transitions into its floral heart. Multiple rose materials give the middle a rich, dimensional quality, while magnolia adds a soft, elegant floral lift rather than allowing the rose to become overly dense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most interesting transformation arrives in the dry down. Bourbon tobacco introduces a warm, slightly smoky character, while patchouli and tree moss pull the fragrance toward an earthy chypre-like finish. This contrast between sparkling fruit, opulent rose, and rugged tobacco woods gives Checkmate considerably more personality than a straightforward rose fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an Extrait de Parfum, Checkmate is concentrated and can provide substantial wear, although longevity, projection, and sillage naturally vary with skin chemistry and application. Its character makes it especially compelling in spring and fall, cool evenings, dinners, dates, upscale social occasions, and special events. It can work as a signature scent for someone comfortable wearing distinctive florals, but its evolving profile is particularly suited to fragrance enthusiasts and collectors. Beginners who enjoy rose or tobacco may appreciate it, although its unusual combination rewards sampling first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy a Sample?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fragrance sample lets you experience Checkmate on your own skin before investing in a full bottle. The transition from champagne and fruit to rose, tobacco, patchouli, and moss is best appreciated over several hours. Sampling is also a cost-effective way to compare luxury fragrances, build a varied fragrance wardrobe, and keep favorite scents convenient for travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery sample sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is hand-decanted directly from an authentic retail bottle. No fragrance is diluted, modified, or altered. Each Checkmate sample is placed in a premium glass atomizer and carefully packaged for safe shipment, giving you an authentic way to experience the original Mind Games fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders are processed within 2-3 business days unless otherwise stated. Every order is securely packaged and shipped via UPS or USPS from Kentucky. Free shipping is available on orders over $100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre these authentic fragrance samples?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Every Checkmate sample is hand-decanted from an authentic retail bottle. The fragrance is never diluted, modified, or altered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a fragrance decant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fragrance decant is authentic perfume transferred from a larger retail bottle into a smaller atomizer. It allows you to experience the original fragrance without purchasing a full-size bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many sprays are in each size?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate spray counts are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3ml: 25–30 sprays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5ml: 40-50 sprays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10ml: 85-100 sprays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30ml: 250–300 sprays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual spray counts may vary depending on application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mind Games","offers":[{"title":"3ml Sample","offer_id":47542625698013,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml Travel Spray","offer_id":47542625730781,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml Travel Spray","offer_id":47542625763549,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5264\/7901\/files\/CHECKMATE100MLACMG_960x_crop_center_3464c9f4-14ae-4754-af04-deb8ac9cad95.webp?v=1772636055","url":"https:\/\/bluegrassfragrance.com\/products\/mind-games-checkmate-fragrance-samples","provider":"Bluegrass Fragrance Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}