En Prise by Mind Games

Brand: Mind Games

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Scent overview

En Prise presents a polished, contemporary floral composition with sparkling spice and a richly textured woody foundation. Its smooth radiance feels sophisticated and versatile, moving effortlessly from the office to an elegant evening setting.

Is En Prise worth it?

How it smells: Opens with bergamot, pink pepper and saffron, jasmine and rose at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and amber.

Scent Score: 92/100 (Exceptional). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 94, versatility 87, layerability 90 and value 94, each out of 100.

Scent Character

Extrait de Parfum · Introduced 2024 · Unisex

Key accords: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Jasmine, Rose, Osmanthus

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Office

Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

En Prise by Mind Games belongs to the floral fragrance family. A radiant blend of luminous florals and warm woods, balancing delicate elegance with a confident, enveloping depth. En Prise opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Saffron. The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Amber, and Musk.

How to wear En Prise

On skin, En Prise by Mind Games has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays En Prise : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

En Prise opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Saffron.

The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, and Osmanthus.

It dries down to Sandalwood, Amber, and Musk.

What to layer with En Prise

  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel bottle

    Bleu de Chanel by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, jasmine, and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays En Prise : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel

  • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue bottle

    Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and musk.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray En Prise : 2 sprays Light Blue

  • Dior Fahrenheit bottle

    Fahrenheit by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays En Prise : 2 sprays Fahrenheit

  • Narciso Rodriguez For Her bottle

    For Her by Narciso Rodriguez

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, sandalwood, and amber.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray En Prise : 2 sprays For Her

  • Chloé Nomade bottle

    Nomade by Chloé

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and rose.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray En Prise : 2 sprays Nomade

Pairings to approach with care

  • d'Annam Mooncake bottle

    Mooncake by d'Annam

    Not Recommended · 31/99

    En Prise has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Mooncake brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mooncake on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray En Prise : 2 sprays Mooncake

  • Jo Malone London Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne bottle

    Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone London

    Not Recommended · 32/99

    En Prise has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne brings an aromatic contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne on top for aromatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray En Prise : 2 sprays Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for En Prise?

En Prise opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Saffron. The heart brings Jasmine, Rose, and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Amber, and Musk.

How long does En Prise last, and how strong is it?

En Prise by Mind Games has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration.

When should you wear En Prise?

It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and office.

What layers well with En Prise?

Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, jasmine, and sandalwood. Apply En Prise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays En Prise : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.

Reviewed alternatives

  • Monday Rose by Banana Republic — Both are bright, modern roses from the same fragrance house (The Fragrance Group makes Mind Games and Banana Republic fragrances), opening with bergamot and settling on amber woods and musk.

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