About Mind Games French Defense
French Defense by Mind Games is a luxurious, aromatic niche fragrance that blends fresh lavender, smoky incense, and creamy vanilla with herbal greens and soft woods. Elegant and complex, it captures both power and restraint — like a strategic chess move. A rising favorite in the Mind Games fragrance collection, this scent is ideal for fans of sophisticated fougère fragrances with a modern twist.
Why Try the Sample First?
H3: Explore One of the Most Elegant Lavender-Based Scents Without the Full Bottle
Sampling French Defense gives you a chance to test its smooth transitions and unique fougère-amber profile. Perfect for your niche aromatic discovery set or modern barbershop fragrance sampler.
Travel-Size, Giftable & Quietly Confident
This TSA-friendly sample is great for your fragrance wardrobe or as an entry into Mind Games’ luxury scent library.
Built for Formal Wear, Office Confidence & Year-Round Versatility
French Defense thrives in professional and upscale settings. Add it to your clean niche signature scent lineup or sophisticated daily wear rotation.
Scent Profile & Wearability
What Does French Defense Smell Like?
It opens with crisp lavender and herbal greens, moves into incense and orris, and settles into creamy vanilla and woods. The result is refined, slightly powdery, and smooth — a smart blend of modern elegance and classic structure.

Longevity and Projection
Expect 7–9 hours of wear with moderate projection. French Defense is smooth and long-wearing — ideal for discreet sophistication.
When to Wear It
Great for all seasons, office wear, semi-formal events, or daily elegance. Explore more in our Mind Games fragrance collection or modern fougère scent category.
Sample Size & Shipping Details
What You’ll Receive
Your order includes a hand-rebottled sample of 100% authentic Mind Games French Defense in your selected volume, carefully prepared by Scent Suave.
Fast Processing & Delivery
Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and shipped with tracking throughout the U.S.