Queenside by Mind Games

for women and men

Mind Games Queenside is a woody unisex scent with crisp spice, soft tea, and creamy woods that feels smart, distinctive, and very wearable.

Queenside by Mind Games

Queenside by Mind Games

3.4 oz Perfume Extract Spray + 2 x 0.10 oz Perfume Extract Gift Set
$475.00 USD
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Queenside by Mind Games
  • Queenside by Mind Games
Queenside by Mind Games
$475.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Mind Games Queenside is a woody unisex fragrance that blends crisp apple, cardamom, black tea, and soft woods into a scent that feels clean, dry, and quietly memorable. The powdery orris adds a smooth, slightly makeup-like softness, while musk and sandalwood keep it close and elegant rather than heavy. It suits cooler spring days, Fall, and Winter, moving easily from casual wear to dinner, dates, and dressed-up evenings without feeling overly loud.

Accords

Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants a scent with character but still needs it to stay put-together in real life. It fits the person who likes dry woods, airy spice, soft musk, and a touch of powder rather than obvious sweetness. Many wearers describe it as elegant without feeling stiff. It makes sense for someone splitting time between smart casual settings and evening plans. Not the best pick if you want big projection or a sugary, playful style.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Versatile
Versatile

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Queenside makes the most sense in Fall, Winter, and cooler Spring weather, especially when you want something a little more dressed than a basic fresh scent. Day or night both work, since the tea, spice, and woods keep it flexible enough for casual outings, dinner, dates, and formal settings. In very hot weather, the powdery musky side may feel less appealing, and it is not the clearest choice for the gym or ultra-relaxed errands.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apple
Apple
Cardamom
Cardamom
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf

Middle Notes

Black Tea
Black Tea
Orris
Orris
Rose
Rose

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Cedar
Cedar
Musk
Musk
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Queenside comes across crisp and composed, with apple giving a fresh bite while cardamom adds a cool spicy edge instead of kitchen-style warmth. Violet leaf brings a green, slightly airy touch that keeps it from feeling sweet. The overall effect is clean, dry, and a little dressed up, with enough personality to stand out without turning sharp or overwhelming. It feels more assured than playful, and more polished than casual citrus scents.
How it develops

As it settles, the black tea note gives the scent a gently aromatic, lightly tannic feel that reads smart and calm on skin. Orris adds a soft powdery texture with a cosmetic smoothness, while rose stays muted and supportive rather than floral-forward. The drydown turns creamier through sandalwood and musk, with cedar adding a dry wood backbone and amber bringing mild warmth. It stays controlled, not dense, and keeps a clear, tailored feel rather than becoming syrupy or overly cozy.
History

Launched in 2022, Queenside is a modern woody release from Mind Games with a unisex profile and a more style-conscious, dressed feel than a basic fresh scent. With Christelle Laprade as perfumer, it sits in the current niche-leaning market space where texture matters as much as note contrast, using tea, powder, spice, and woods to create a composed signature rather than a loud statement.
Perfumier

Christelle Laprade

Country of Origin

United States
Year Created

2022

Our Verdict

Buy Queenside if you want a woody scent that feels clean, dry, and quietly distinctive with enough depth for evenings. Skip it if you are after loud projection, bright citrus energy, or a sweeter, more playful style.

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