Description Blockade is a woody leathery fruity extrait de parfum from Mind Games, composed by perfumer Christelle Laprade and launched in 2022. It opens with juicy mango skin, pink pepper and green tomato leaf, moves into a lavender and star anise heart, and settles into a base of velvety suede, amber, patchouli and genuine agarwood. In chess, a blockade is a piece parked directly in front of an opposing pawn to permanently stop its advance — and this fragrance is built the same way, designed to hold its ground on skin rather than fade. Scent Character Fresh (mango, bergamot, tomato leaf) — 25% Oud — 18% Spicy (pink pepper, star anise) — 17% Woody — 17% Floral (lavender, mango flower) — 16% Sweet — 7% Translation: a fresh, spice-flecked fruit opening that most fruity fragrances don't follow through on — here it's anchored by real agarwood and suede, so the fragrance darkens and deepens rather than staying light. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Mango Skin, Pink Pepper, Tomato Leaf, Bergamot Heart: Lavender, Mango Flower, Watery Cyclamen, Star Anise Base: Suede, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli Performance Longevity: Excellent — 8 to 10+ hours on skin. Sillage: Heavy — carries well beyond arm's length, especially in the first few hours. Projection: Strong and consistent, holding its presence rather than fading. Best Occasions & Season A spring and summer fragrance built for everyday wear and casual leisure, with enough agarwood and suede depth to also work into an evening. Concentration & Provenance Extrait de parfum. Composed by Christelle Laprade for Mind Games, launched in 2022. Try Before You Commit Not ready to commit to the 3.4 oz / 100 ml bottle at $249.99? Explore Blockade first in 1 mL, 5 mL or 10 mL decants, starting at $8.99. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every Mind Games fragrance sold on Venba is 100% authentic, sourced exclusively through authorized distributors. We've filled over 200,000 orders and hold a 4.9★ rating on Trustpilot. Enjoy free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns on unopened items. FAQ What's the chess meaning behind "Blockade"?A blockade in chess is a piece stationed to permanently stop an advancing pawn — Mind Games named this scent for its staying power. Does it contain real oud?Yes. Agarwood is listed in the base alongside suede, amber and patchouli, so the dark depth underneath the fruit is the real material rather than a smoky stand-in. What does it smell like?Juicy mango skin and pink pepper up top, a green-floral lavender heart, grounded in suede, amber, patchouli and agarwood. Is this unisex?Yes — Mind Games designs its fragrances to be worn by anyone. What season suits it best?Spring and summer, for everyday wear or leisure, though the agarwood base carries it into evening too.
