Mind Games Queening For Men and Women

Queening by Mind Games is a luxurious fragrance for men and women launched in 2023 and created by perfumer Christelle Laprade. Queening celebrates the moment of victory and achieving your goals, combining the regal softness of iris with the warmth of vanilla in an elegant, creamy composition.

The Story of Queening

Mind Games takes the names of its fragrances from the world of chess, such as Checkmate, Grand Master and Ruy Lopez. In chess, “queening” means promoting a pawn to a queen after it crosses the entire board, which is why this fragrance symbolizes the journey of facing challenges and overcoming obstacles to reach the top stronger and more beautiful.

How Does Queening Evolve?

Queening opens with the clean freshness of cotton flower, crisp apple and green cypress, giving you a sense of purity and clarity from the very first moment.

Then the heart emerges with luxurious powdery orris root and a warm touch of rum and saffron, turning the scent into an elegant, regal character that combines softness and depth.

In the base, the fragrance settles on creamy vanilla, coconut and musk, leaving a warm, sweet, soft trail that lasts on skin and clothes for hours.

Why Does Iris Harmonize with Vanilla?

Iris is one of the most expensive raw materials in perfumery: its soft powdery scent recalls luxurious cosmetics and clean skin, and its roots need years of drying before their oil is extracted. When iris meets creamy vanilla, each softens the other’s edge: iris keeps vanilla from becoming too sweet, and vanilla gives iris warmth and sensuality. That is why this pairing is considered one of the most elegant combinations in modern niche perfumery.

Rum and saffron in the heart add a rich, warm touch that links the fresh opening to the creamy base, while coconut and musk give the base a softness like smooth fabric on the skin, so the trail stays close and refined without being overwhelming to those around you.

Who Is Queening For?

This fragrance suits men and women who love luxurious creamy fragrances with a clean character, and anyone looking for a refined iris-and-vanilla scent that is different from traditional sweet fragrances. It is an ideal choice for lovers of calm niche fragrances with an elegant presence.

When to Wear Queening?

The beauty of this fragrance shows most in autumn and winter, when the warmth of vanilla, coconut and rum comes through. It can be worn during the day for work thanks to its clean opening, and in the evening for occasions and relaxed nights out.

What Sets Queening Apart?

This fragrance brings together two ideas that rarely meet: the cleanliness of cotton flower and the luxury of powdery iris, with the sweetness of vanilla and coconut. The result is a fragrance that is soft and luxurious at the same time, neither heavy nor ordinary. If you love these notes, read our guide to iris fragrances, our guide to vanilla fragrances and our guide to coconut fragrances.

Other Fragrances from the Same House

If you like the Mind Games style, also try Checkmate, Grand Master, Sissa and Ruy Lopez, all inspired by the world of chess.

Tips for Wearing the Fragrance

• Spray the fragrance on clean, moisturized skin to make it last longer.
• Focus on the neck, behind the ears and the wrists.
• A light spritz on your clothes or hair helps the creamy scent last for hours.
• Wait 20 minutes for the fragrance to settle and for the iris and vanilla to come through.

How to Care for Your Fragrance

Store your fragrance bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, and don’t leave it in the car in summer, because heat affects the aromatic oils and changes the scent over time. Close the bottle tightly after each use to preserve the beauty and longevity of the scent for as long as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about Queening

Is Queening for men or women?
It is a unisex fragrance that suits men and women equally beautifully.

What are the standout notes in Queening?
Iris and Vanilla are the stars of the fragrance, with Cotton Flower in the opening and Coconut and Musk in the base.

What size is available?
It is available only in a 55 ml size as part of the Limited Edition, in very limited quantities.

Very Limited Edition

This fragrance is part of the Limited Edition collection at V PERFUMES JO and is available in very limited quantities in a 55 ml size. We blend it using our premium-quality oils and then fill it in our own V PERFUMES bottle.