Mind Games Kingside Extrait (Tester)

Description

Mind Games Kingside Extrait is an amber floral extrait de parfum from perfumer David Apel, opening on pistachio, cardamom, and grapefruit before a heart of hazelnut, rum, and peony builds a gourmand warmth, and settling into a base of almond milk, Peru balsam, and tonka bean. The kingside is the section of the chessboard where a king typically castles to safety, and the name suits a scent built for comfort — nutty, balsamic, and cozy rather than sharp or aggressive. This listing is the Tester bottle: a genuine 3.4 oz bottle, sold without retail packaging.

Scent Character

• Sweet — 56%
• Floral — 11%
• Fresh — 11%
• Spicy — 11%
• Balsamic — 11%

Translation: A gourmand fragrance first — the nutty tonka-almond base is doing most of the work, with the grapefruit and cardamom in the opening keeping it from tipping into dessert territory.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Pistachio, Grapefruit, Cardamom

Heart: Hazelnut, Rum, Peony

Base: Almond Milk, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean

Performance

Longevity: Moderate — expect roughly 4–6 hours on skin.

Sillage: Moderate — stays close rather than filling a room.

Projection: The pistachio-grapefruit opening is the most noticeable phase; it settles quickly into a soft, nutty-balsamic skin scent.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter, for the office and evenings — a cozy, low-key gourmand rather than a statement scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: David Apel

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2025

Try Before You Commit

This listing is the Tester bottle — a full, genuine 3.4 oz bottle of Kingside at $269.99, sold without retail box or cellophane. It's the same fragrance inside, just without the packaging.

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FAQ

What's different about the Tester bottle?
Nothing about the fragrance — it's the same 3.4 oz Kingside, sold without retail packaging, which is why it's priced lower.

What does Kingside smell like in one line?
Pistachio and grapefruit over hazelnut and rum, settling into almond milk and tonka bean.

How long does it last?
Moderate — expect roughly 4–6 hours on skin.

Is Kingside unisex?
Yes, designed to be worn by anyone.