Mind Games Queening Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)
Mind Games Queening Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)
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Queening by Mind Games is an Extrait de Parfum created by perfumer Christelle Laprade, blending clean cotton, creamy orris and soft musk with rum, vanilla and coconut. The fragrance opens with a fresh, airy combination of clean cotton, cypress and apple before developing into a richer, smoother floral-gourmand character.
At the heart, orris brings a creamy, powdery texture while rum and saffron add warmth and depth. Whipped vanilla bean, fluffy musk and coconut shape the drydown, creating a soft, enveloping finish that balances sweetness with a polished amber-woody foundation.
A Queening sample or travel-size decant is a practical way to experience how its cotton, orris, rum, vanilla and coconut develop on your skin. It is especially worth sampling for anyone who enjoys creamy, musky fragrances with gourmand warmth and a smooth, refined character.
- Fragrance: Queening
- Brand: Mind Games
- Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
- Fragrance Family: Amber Woody
- Release Year: 2023
- Perfumer: Christelle Laprade
- Brand Collection: Soulmate Collection
- Wear: Genderless / Unisex
- Available As: Sample and travel-size decants
Fragrance Notes
Mind Games publishes a complete official Top, Middle and Drydown structure for Queening. The notes below follow the current dedicated product page.
Top Notes
- Clean Cotton Accord
- Cypress
- Apple
Heart Notes
- Orris
- Rum
- Saffron
Base Notes
- Whipped Vanilla Bean
- Fluffy Musk
- Coconut
Perfumer Christelle Laprade highlights the combination of clean cotton, creamy orris and vanilla as the core of Queening, with rum, coconut and soft musk creating its enveloping gourmand character.
What Does Queening Smell Like?
Queening opens clean and airy, with a soft cotton accord joined by crisp apple and aromatic cypress. The opening feels fresh and smooth rather than sharply citrus-driven.
As the fragrance develops, creamy orris becomes more prominent. Rum adds a warm, slightly boozy richness while saffron provides subtle spice and depth.
The drydown becomes softer and sweeter through whipped vanilla bean, coconut and fluffy musk. The overall effect is creamy, powdery and comforting, with enough woody and aromatic structure to keep the fragrance from feeling like a simple dessert scent.
Performance and Best Occasions
Queening's Extrait de Parfum concentration and combination of orris, rum, vanilla, coconut and musk give it a rich but smooth character that can transition easily from daytime into evening wear.
Its creamy and comforting profile is especially appealing during fall, winter and cooler spring weather. It can work well for dinners, date nights, social occasions, relaxed evenings and polished everyday wear.
Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.
Why Try a Queening Sample?
Queening combines clean cotton and apple with creamy orris, rum, vanilla, coconut and musk, creating a fragrance that can shift noticeably as it develops. Sampling makes it easier to experience whether the clean, powdery or gourmand facets become most prominent on your skin.
A 3ml Queening 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 Queening 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 Queening samples?
Yes. Each Queening 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 Queening diluted?
No. Queening 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 Queening sample or travel-size decant. The original Mind Games bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included.
What does Mind Games Queening smell like?
Queening is a creamy, musky amber-woody fragrance combining clean cotton and apple with orris, rum, saffron, whipped vanilla bean, coconut and soft musk.
Is Queening sweet?
Yes. Vanilla and coconut provide noticeable sweetness, while cotton, cypress, orris, saffron and musk give the fragrance a cleaner and more structured balance.
Is Queening powdery?
Yes. Orris contributes a distinctly creamy, powdery texture that is one of Queening's defining characteristics.
Does Queening smell like vanilla?
Yes. Whipped vanilla bean is an official drydown note and plays an important role in the fragrance's soft gourmand character.
Does Queening contain rum?
Yes. Rum is an official heart note and adds warmth and a subtle boozy quality alongside orris and saffron.
Does Queening smell like coconut?
Coconut is part of the official drydown. It contributes creamy sweetness alongside vanilla and musk rather than creating a purely tropical fragrance.
Is Queening an Extrait de Parfum?
Yes. Mind Games officially identifies Queening as an Extrait de Parfum.
Who created Mind Games Queening?
Queening was created by perfumer Christelle Laprade.
When was Queening released?
Mind Games Queening was introduced in 2023.
Is Queening unisex?
Yes. Mind Games describes its fragrance collection as genderless.
What seasons are best for Queening?
Its creamy orris, rum, vanilla, coconut and musk profile makes Queening especially appealing during fall, winter and cooler transitional weather.
Is Queening part of the Soulmate Collection?
Yes. Mind Games currently includes Queening in its Soulmate Collection.
Is Queening suitable for travel?
Yes. A travel-size Queening 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.
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