Description The Forward is a floral gourmand extrait from Mind Games, created by perfumer Nathalie Benareau and named for the chess term describing an aggressive push forward. Benareau built it as, in her words, "a beautiful and unexpected addiction suspended in the balance between contrasts" — a salty, effervescent burst of lemon, mandarin, and pomelo that folds into jasmine sambac and tonka bean, before finishing on a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla, sandalwood, and cashmeran. Scent Character Fresh — 34% Sweet — 23% Woody — 22% Floral — 11% Marine — 10% Translation: salty citrus effervescence melting into a creamy vanilla-sandalwood base. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Lemon, Mandarin Madagascar, Pomelo Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean, Salt Accord Base: Vanilla Madagascar, Sandalwood Dreches, Cashmeran Performance Longevity: Very good — reviewers commonly report 6 to 8 hours. Sillage: Moderate — noticeable up close without overwhelming the room. Projection: Present through the first hour or two, then settles close to skin. Best Occasions & Season Season: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Occasion: Everyday and Leisure. Wear: Unisex. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de Parfum Perfumer: Nathalie Benareau House: Mind Games (The Fragrance Group) Released: 2023 Try Before You Commit Not ready for a full bottle? Sample The Forward first — 1mL from $6.99, 5mL from $32.99, and 10mL from $59.99 — then step up to the retail bottle once you know it's you. Every decant is hand-poured from the authentic bottle. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating Free US shipping on orders over $100 Hassle-free returns FAQ Is The Forward unisex? Yes — the salted-citrus opening and creamy vanilla-sandalwood base wear well on anyone. What does it actually smell like? A salty, effervescent lemon-pomelo opening into jasmine and tonka bean, drying down to vanilla, sandalwood, and cashmeran. How long does it last? Very good performance — most wearers report 6 to 8 hours. What does the name mean? "The Forward" is a chess term for an aggressive, forward-pushing move.
