The Forward is gorgeous, I for sure will make that my 3rd addition. Captivating is the perfect descriptive for French Defense, that and Queening won me over immediately!!! The Soulmate collection overall is my fave out of the two! Great overview Vee🤗🥰
Hello Veronica! I like some of these Mind Games, or at least the ones I’ve tested but I just don’t love them enough to get them on full price. Even 10% off is still expensive in my opinion. I do admire the bottles especially the first ones that came out. I wish So Avant Garde would offer them in better or more amazing deals. I wish Jomashop would sell them in the future, that would be awesome. 😊😊😊
Hey Vee💖💕💕 I’m so happy you got your nose and hands on some Mind Games even happier you enjoy Queening! That was immediate love at 1st sniff. Performance gets a tad bit better after oxidation and letting it sit.
My dad was an international chess player in the 60s and 70s and got to be sub champion once. I love all those bottles, the names, the openings, the movements, players,and what the names all mean. Even though he was an absent father and I am a kick ass player, I chose not to because it triggers me...but now that he's gone (and I buried a chess set with him), I am seriously thinking of collecting them all. I'm still leaning to J'Adoube because of the pomegranate, Forward, French Defense. Ruy Lopez was a Spanish chess player from the 1500s I think. Gambit, like Queen's Gambit, is what they call a white opening move.
Hi Vivi! 🥰💖 Wow, what an interesting history you have with your father and with chess. Thank you for sharing this! And thank you for the explanations on some of the names. Collecting them all would be quite an undertaking. I honestly didn't dislike any of them, although there were some that maybe weren't for me. The others were chef's kiss! 💋
Loving the Mind Games travel case. It is classy! 😊 Lionora is almost like my name. It's so uncommon, I felt all alone in the world until Lionora 🤗 I love it! Thank you, Veronica Merry Christmas! 🎅 🎄 🤶
Hey, Gardez is French, so it’s pronounced gar-day. Like ballet. It’s the second person formal/second person plural conjugation of garder, which means to keep or guard. It’s also where the fencing expression “en garde!” comes from.
Purchased both of the full discovery sets a little while ago. Still working my way thru them. The sets are soo beautiful and actually useful. The only thing I would have wished to be added would have been a small notebook for writing notes on each perfume. I personally keep a journal for when friends ask my opinion on a fragrance which I own. Anywho, I find the ones I have tried beautiful. The way that most sit close to the skin make most work appropriate. I agree that Gardez, Grand Master, and Ruy Lopez are standouts. Gardez and Ruy Lopez are just different for me. I still have more from the discovery kits before making decisions to buy. Thank you again for the video.
This was very helpful!! I’ve been interested in trying out Mind Games - so this gave an idea of where to start. The discovery sets sound worthwhile for the complexity of the scents. Both Lionora and Double Attack caught my eye ❤
Yeah, I don’t know where people get the whole influencers are paid to say certain things about a perfume. I’ve never had anyone try to tell me what to say. Loved this house overview! I’ve been testing this house too. Loved your descriptions.
Thank you, Jackie! It's a fun house to explore. 💖🥰 Yeah... I think people hear this sort of myth and just continue to repeat it without any facts. 🤷🏻♀️
Good morning Beautiful Veronica!!😙🤗 Over the 9 months I've been exploring fragrance, I feel my nose has matured nicely. But I don't think it's ready for these!😁 You did a beautiful presentation! Beautiful descriptions, and I can definitely see trying some of the fragrances in the future. Probably the ones you described as 'soft' 😂😂 Your giveaway will be incredible, and so generous. I wish the winner days or months of enjoyment! I don't know if I'll see you again before Christmas.....if not, Merry Christmas!🎄🎄 I wish you all the joy you've given me......💜💚💛💙❣❣❣❣
Hi lovely Leah! 🥰 You will see me again before Christmas. 🎉 I'll post again this weekend. Glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for your kind comment! 🙏🙏🙏 You are so sweet. 🥹🥹🥹
Great review 😊. I have been eyeballing this house for a while. I've received 3 samples and J'Adoube is my favorite. Haven't smelled any from the new collection, but Queening and French Defense sounds fantastic.
Veronica, when it comes to Gardez, you didn’t tell the people that the magic *really* happens in the dry down; it’s the sweetness that emerges from those florals and the mix of the popcorn is AMAZING. To me, it’s what the LORD Jesus smelled like😂. And, I might add, which is why I have a bottle of Gardez right now and Checkmate arriving in three days.
I have J’adoube from Scentbird. Dark rose with pomegranate - I like it as it versatile, something I value in niche houses. I would like to know more fragrances from this collection. Thank you for the review.
Double Atrack was my 1st purchase. I won't be spraying it ever again. Let's leave it at that. I now own Prisè, beautiful scent. Checkmate and J'adoube. I love them
YES!! I'm so glad you got your nose on The Forward...for some it's so simple/basic but it's probably my FAVORITE due to versatility and the bold burst in the opening. I adore this and citrus dominated scents are hit or miss. I really hope I'm able to win the olfactory one or I'll probably just purchase that particular one on my own because from the first time I heard "The Perfume Guy" describe it I rushed to Nieman to sample them all and THIS one.....my heart.
I hadn't heard of Mind Games before today but was introduced to the line at Dillard's when I went in there to try some Nishane fragrances. The saleslady had me trying several at the store, and I wanted to see reviews at home this evening. I'm so glad I came across your review. I must say my favorite from the line so far is French Defense (I also love Lost Cherry by Tom Ford). My 2nd favorite would be Forward, and I also liked Queening. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't enjoy wearing fragrance because I there are some in this line that I think I would like for him - Gambit being one.
I tried Queening. At first I didn’t think it was for me, but it grew on me. I get a fresh cotton candy aspect that keeps me intrigued throughout the wear. ☺️ The price point is not in my budget right now.
Wow Veronica what is an amazing thoughtful way to bless us! So kind of you. Let me continue enjoying this video! Love your nail polish color, I love all shade of green! 🤗🤗💚
Those bottles are gorgeous! This is a house that I’ve been curious about, but those prices? Wowza! French Defense sounds amazing. I love a good boozy cherry scent. Queening sounds lovely. I’ve been enjoying orris more and more. I have 22 Orris by Ledda, and I really like that one. Plus some vanilla, rum and saffron….sign me up! Have a very Merry Christmas, Veronica. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family. Thank you so much for all your fantastic videos. It’s so nice to connect with people who love fragrances as much as I do. 🎄😊
Hiiii! 💖🥰 Yes, the price is high on these. 😩 French Defense may be coming home one day. So good. Merry Christmas to you and your parents and any other family that might visit! Thank you so much for being a part of this little corner of UA-cam 💖💖💖
Queening, was absolutely on my wishlist because I did sample it and it is good, but I agree it doesn't last and for the price....I will definitely wait for Dapper to drop their version
Double attack iWorks beautifully on my skin. My skin chemistry pulls out the woody note and the chocolate is gorgeous. Lasts a long time on me as well, it’s just extremely expensive for me to get a full bottle.
Ruy Lopez sounds so lovely French defence sounds like I’d probably love it 🍒I’m kind of addicted to lost cherry right now Loves hearing about these new to me fragrances Have a wonderful Christmas my friend Hugs ❤🥂
Yay! I’ve been hearing so much about this line, especially about Double Attack. I have Unknown Pleasures coming to me! Thanks for the heads up about Lucky Scent 😊 Back to the video!
I do enjoy the concept behind mind games, as for the pricing I’m scared 🤣 I would definitely try the discovery set at some point you have definitely peeked my interest ❤
Hi Veronica! My first love is Double Attack but the price kept me from getting it, my second was Queening. I love the soulmate collection...I feel they did a better job on this one, more pleasant.
Maybe French Defense has a note of Kirschwasser Liqueur which is a cherry liqueur giving it a bit of booziness? Great video Veronica! I will be throwing my hat in the ring on this giveaway! Thank you so much! Lisa
I tested French Defense in store and love it. I have the travel set of the first collection and like most but I do like French Defense from the second collection the most. It is on my wish list for sure.
I am interested in trying Queening Grand Master the Forward En Prise and French Defense.. or all of em! lol. They sound delightful.. been lookin at this house for a bit and happy to hear your review! Thank u! ✨
Fantastic video! I have been interested in the house for a long time - the chess concept is so cool. From your description, Queening sounds right up my alley ((I love coconut with a lot of notes) but I know I would be disappointed and annoyed bc of the lasting power). Forward sounds really good, too, love a woody fragrance with a citrus note to lift the beautiful dark notes 🙂 (wearing (a dupe of) The Noir today).
Lovely reviews! Would love to try Queening & The Forward! I love a great Orris note! Interesting house! I’m not a chess player but do enjoy watching final matches! That deep concentration fascinates me! French Defense sounds great too! I’ll check out the Discovery Sets! 💖
I have a few decants from this brand I got through scentbitd I believe. That’s enough for me. For the price I don’t think I will buy full bottles. But happy to have the decants
I bought the Amber set from Neiman, and so far in it, I've smelled them all but only worn French Defense from that set. I did get samples of the others, as well, and have worn Grand Master and Gambit that I purchased separately. I didn't care too much for Gardez because I did get that Popcorn note in the base after the dry down. Anyway, you mentioned that Queening didn't last long, so my question was have you considered possibly layering it with either Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon or Juliet has a Gun Not a Perfume? Have a great day!
So, interestingly, the guys say they smell the popcorn note but the ladies do not. 😲 I rarely layer but using JHAG Not a Perfume would be a good one for Queening. 👍
Lionora, is really nice, but again it's the price for me honestly. I really want some of these, but I will definitely wait for the inspired version.... just being honest
s soon as you said the price, I said “Nevermind”😄 But I am sure some will love them. I also feel that when a fragrance is almost $400 it shoukd be more than “fleeting” in longevity. I feel that some of these perfumers are just ripping people off. I am not trying to be a brat, but that’s just my opinion. But the way I used to play a mean game of chess, but haven’t played in many years. Great game!
Sorry for all of the typos. I would have edited but my edit isn’t working for some reason. I meant to say that Sissa sounded interesting to me because I love unique fragrances, and the sesame is intriguing to me.
I understand, and thanks for sharing your perspective on pricing. No worries about the typos! I played chess competitively in middle school and have enjoyed a good game ever since! 😄😄😄 I love the patience it takes to play a good game. 🥰
@@VeronicaSays Veronica, I tell my kids to teach their kids the game of chess, because I am convinced it helps to teach them logic, and to think ahead. Such as, if I make this decision , this or that could happen and then such and such. You begin to be able to see future consequences of decisions made in the moment. I swear by this. I would love to challenge you to a game of chess🤓 I used to be very good as well. Merry Christmas, and thank you so much for your delightful Channel and all of the work you put into it. It is one of my favorites!
@@VeronicaSays I didn’t pay much attention because nobody I follow mentioned any perfumes from them. They look really masculine so I thought it was a line for men. Lol. Until your video today I wasn’t curious at all. Sorry you missed it.
Thank you for watching! 💖 I don't have an issue with synthetic oils from a medical research perspective. If it's a known feature of a brand I'm reviewing, I will mention it.
@@VeronicaSays my reviews were always good because I generally liked what I buy. The one time I reviewed a sample and said that I was going to return the full bottle unopened because I don’t like the fragrance, although I respected and appreciated the house (Initio), someone put an irate comment to the effect that I could not afford 😊 it, that’s why I returned it.
@AMaudeThing oh my goodness. The pettiness of humans never ceases to amaze me. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Imagine being so ugly to a stranger over a fragrance. Humans need to do better. 😕
I hear you, but keep in mind that travel sprays like these are now creeping into the $30 plus range EACH. So when you factor in the packaging and the travel case, these are similarly priced to designer travel sprays.
Veronica, so happy you did this review! I went to Neiman Marcus and tested a few. I love double attack, queening and my favorite was French defense!!!! I really want to win your gifts form this house. I’m so in love!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Veronica., I Samples mind Games a little while ago, I can not afford these Expensive fragrances, Been watching your Girl Sharnita didn’t spell it Correctly but I brought 2 bottles of Middle Eastern Fragrances., Watching these fragrances Channel it’s hard not to try something Sometimes 12-21-2023❤ $375 I need to find a Sugar Daddy No Thanks
Discovery sets are such a great way of finding what you really love
I agree! A fun gift for someone unsure of what they want. 💖
The Forward is gorgeous, I for sure will make that my 3rd addition. Captivating is the perfect descriptive for French Defense, that and Queening won me over immediately!!! The Soulmate collection overall is my fave out of the two! Great overview Vee🤗🥰
Thank you, Evelyn! 🥰 I remember that you loved Queening but I'm glad to hear you also like The Forward and French Defense. I was impressed with these!
Those 3 are some of my absolute faves
The forward is one of my favorites!
Hello Veronica! I like some of these Mind Games, or at least the ones I’ve tested but I just don’t love them enough to get them on full price. Even 10% off is still expensive in my opinion. I do admire the bottles especially the first ones that came out. I wish So Avant Garde would offer them in better or more amazing deals. I wish Jomashop would sell them in the future, that would be awesome. 😊😊😊
Hi Marie! 💖 I hear you. Since it's a new house, it may be a while before we see a deeper discount. Thank you for watching 🥰🥰🥰
Hey Vee💖💕💕 I’m so happy you got your nose and hands on some Mind Games even happier you enjoy Queening! That was immediate love at 1st sniff. Performance gets a tad bit better after oxidation and letting it sit.
Hiiiii! Okay, glad to hear that. I am going to check back in on Queening in a few months. She's a preeeeetttty one! 💖💖💖
Noo veronica we both love luxurious beachy and rich biach smells and Castling from mind games is that
Hi Joshua! I need to try Castling! 💖💖💖
@@VeronicaSays good morning beautiful 🌅
My dad was an international chess player in the 60s and 70s and got to be sub champion once. I love all those bottles, the names, the openings, the movements, players,and what the names all mean. Even though he was an absent father and I am a kick ass player, I chose not to because it triggers me...but now that he's gone (and I buried a chess set with him), I am seriously thinking of collecting them all. I'm still leaning to J'Adoube because of the pomegranate, Forward, French Defense. Ruy Lopez was a Spanish chess player from the 1500s I think. Gambit, like Queen's Gambit, is what they call a white opening move.
Hi Vivi! 🥰💖 Wow, what an interesting history you have with your father and with chess. Thank you for sharing this! And thank you for the explanations on some of the names. Collecting them all would be quite an undertaking. I honestly didn't dislike any of them, although there were some that maybe weren't for me. The others were chef's kiss! 💋
@@VeronicaSaysTotally agree ❤
thank you for sharing your history; very interesting. xoxo
I purchased Queening weeks ago. I love it!
Woohoo! It's so pretty. 🥰
Loving the Mind Games travel case. It is classy! 😊 Lionora is almost like my name. It's so uncommon, I felt all alone in the world until Lionora 🤗 I love it!
Thank you, Veronica
Merry Christmas! 🎅 🎄 🤶
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅 And it's a pretty scent on top of being like your name! 💖💖💖
Hey, Gardez is French, so it’s pronounced gar-day. Like ballet. It’s the second person formal/second person plural conjugation of garder, which means to keep or guard. It’s also where the fencing expression “en garde!” comes from.
Thank you for this! Your timing is perfect, I was just looking for reviews on this new line so I really appreciate your perspective on these!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. 💖🥰
Nice house overview Veronica!!!……and beautiful bottles indeed 🤩 I love sesame in fragrances so that one piqued my interest!
Hi Jill! Thank you, friend! Sissa is worth sampling. Very intriguing. 👍👍👍
Purchased both of the full discovery sets a little while ago. Still working my way thru them. The sets are soo beautiful and actually useful. The only thing I would have wished to be added would have been a small notebook for writing notes on each perfume. I personally keep a journal for when friends ask my opinion on a fragrance which I own. Anywho, I find the ones I have tried beautiful. The way that most sit close to the skin make most work appropriate. I agree that Gardez, Grand Master, and Ruy Lopez are standouts. Gardez and Ruy Lopez are just different for me. I still have more from the discovery kits before making decisions to buy. Thank you again for the video.
@@marklauderdale4429 thank you! The discovery sets are a great way to explore these wonderful fragrances. Ruy Lopez is OUTSTANDING! SO GOOD! 💖🥰
Forward sound really nice 21:14
It is! A good choice
The forward is one is my favs in this line
I got to smell many of these at a Neiman's event. I liked one that had a dark choc note, double attack i think. french defense sounds good! ❤
Oh how I wish I had a proper Neiman Marcus or other nice dept store near me! Glad you got to sample some of these. 💖💖💖
Hey twin! I haven’t tried this house yet and I’m excited to hear your thoughts 😍
Hi Lala! 💖 You've got to try some of these! Fun to explore.
This was very helpful!! I’ve been interested in trying out Mind Games - so this gave an idea of where to start. The discovery sets sound worthwhile for the complexity of the scents. Both Lionora and Double Attack caught my eye ❤
Wonderful! A discovery set it a great place to start. Thank you. 🥰💖
Woooohoooooooo!!!! I get a double feature of the lovely Veronica today!!! 💕 I’ve got my coffee and I am ready, girl!!! ☕️💜
Hi gorgeous! 💖🥰 You are so sweet! 🙏 Enjoy!
Yes, me too, middle of the night and happy as a lark 🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺
@@VeronicaSays 🥹💕💕💕💕💜💜💜 awww thank you so much, queen! 👑♥️ I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones!!! ♥️♥️♥️🥰
Yeah, I don’t know where people get the whole influencers are paid to say certain things about a perfume. I’ve never had anyone try to tell me what to say. Loved this house overview! I’ve been testing this house too. Loved your descriptions.
Thank you, Jackie! It's a fun house to explore. 💖🥰 Yeah... I think people hear this sort of myth and just continue to repeat it without any facts. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for the review! Queening was the love at first sniff 😍
Thank you! Queening is fabulous! 💖🥰
Good morning Beautiful Veronica!!😙🤗
Over the 9 months I've been exploring fragrance, I feel my nose has matured nicely. But I don't think it's ready for these!😁
You did a beautiful presentation! Beautiful descriptions, and I can definitely see trying some of the fragrances in the future. Probably the ones you described as 'soft' 😂😂
Your giveaway will be incredible, and so generous. I wish the winner days or months of enjoyment!
I don't know if I'll see you again before Christmas.....if not, Merry Christmas!🎄🎄
I wish you all the joy you've given me......💜💚💛💙❣❣❣❣
Hi lovely Leah! 🥰 You will see me again before Christmas. 🎉 I'll post again this weekend. Glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for your kind comment! 🙏🙏🙏 You are so sweet. 🥹🥹🥹
16:01 the discovery set is pretty cool.
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Great review 😊. I have been eyeballing this house for a while. I've received 3 samples and J'Adoube is my favorite. Haven't smelled any from the new collection, but Queening and French Defense sounds fantastic.
I agree. They sound great but, for the price, the performance sounds lackluster.
@@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens Right, that's why I've just been eyeballing, 😂.
Hi Shenetta! 💖🥰 J'Adoube is a pretty one. Hope you get to sample the others.
Veronica, when it comes to Gardez, you didn’t tell the people that the magic *really* happens in the dry down; it’s the sweetness that emerges from those florals and the mix of the popcorn is AMAZING. To me, it’s what the LORD Jesus smelled like😂. And, I might add, which is why I have a bottle of Gardez right now and Checkmate arriving in three days.
Oh my goodness! 😆 What an endorsement! The smell of Jesus himself. 😂 I'm guessing you love it. Thanks for sharing this! 💖💖💖
I have J’adoube from Scentbird. Dark rose with pomegranate - I like it as it versatile, something I value in niche houses. I would like to know more fragrances from this collection. Thank you for the review.
Ah yes! Versatile is a good way to describe J'adoube. Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🥰💖🥰💖
Got to say the nails are on point Vanessa!
Thank you! 💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰
@@VeronicaSays You're welcome
I love mind games, I bought queening and Gardez double attack and j,adoube are on my wishlist. great review
Thank you so much! Glad you have a few of these beauties in your collection. 💖🥰💖🥰
Double Atrack was my 1st purchase. I won't be spraying it ever again. Let's leave it at that. I now own Prisè, beautiful scent. Checkmate and J'adoube. I love them
Thank you! I tried The Forward and loved it. Also French Defense I really liked. Thx for the code for the discovery sets
@carak4356 thank you for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
So interesting how this brand is based on chess. The bottles and the discovery set boxes are so unique with that chess flair
I agree! Novel concept. I love the caps 💖
YES!! I'm so glad you got your nose on The Forward...for some it's so simple/basic but it's probably my FAVORITE due to versatility and the bold burst in the opening. I adore this and citrus dominated scents are hit or miss. I really hope I'm able to win the olfactory one or I'll probably just purchase that particular one on my own because from the first time I heard "The Perfume Guy" describe it I rushed to Nieman to sample them all and THIS one.....my heart.
Good description! I wish I had a proper Neiman Marcus near me to try new fragrances. Argh! I have to travel a few hours for a good one. 😔
The Forward is my number 1…first one I bought a bottle of and I’ve sampled nearly all of them! It’s classy, versatile, and simple. So well rounded.
Hi Veronica 😍 Thank you for this house review, as it's new to me! ❤❤
Hi Sanne! Thank you for watching 🥰💖
Thank you for this in depth review💯Very curious about the house in general.
Thank you Rhonda! 🥰💖🥰💖
I hadn't heard of Mind Games before today but was introduced to the line at Dillard's when I went in there to try some Nishane fragrances. The saleslady had me trying several at the store, and I wanted to see reviews at home this evening. I'm so glad I came across your review. I must say my favorite from the line so far is French Defense (I also love Lost Cherry by Tom Ford). My 2nd favorite would be Forward, and I also liked Queening. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't enjoy wearing fragrance because I there are some in this line that I think I would like for him - Gambit being one.
I'm crazy about French Defense! Soooo good! 💖💖💖
I tried Queening. At first I didn’t think it was for me, but it grew on me. I get a fresh cotton candy aspect that keeps me intrigued throughout the wear. ☺️ The price point is not in my budget right now.
Yes, it IS intriguing! I agree. Super pricey though 😩
Wow Veronica what is an amazing thoughtful way to bless us! So kind of you. Let me continue enjoying this video! Love your nail polish color, I love all shade of green! 🤗🤗💚
Thank you so much! I am very happy to share these goodies. 🥰🥰🥰
@@VeronicaSays you are so amazing!🥰🥰🤗🤗
@@nadiamohamed6010 so are YOU! 🫶🫶🫶
Thank you for introducing this line. I appreciate the overall impressions much more than a note breakdown. This is a fascinating fragrance concept.
Hi Catherine! 💖 Thank you! A fun house to explore. 🥰
@@VeronicaSays Happy Holidays to you and yours Veronica. May your days be scented and bright 🕊️🎄❄️💙
@@catherinelynnfraser2001 thank you kindly! Same to you and yours! ❄️ 🌟 🎅
I think the prices of Mind Games scared me from looking into them more but now I’m interested. The cherry one sounds really good
They scared me too! 😆 Glad I got these in PR to try and now I'm intrigued!
Those bottles are gorgeous! This is a house that I’ve been curious about, but those prices? Wowza! French Defense sounds amazing. I love a good boozy cherry scent. Queening sounds lovely. I’ve been enjoying orris more and more. I have 22 Orris by Ledda, and I really like that one. Plus some vanilla, rum and saffron….sign me up! Have a very Merry Christmas, Veronica. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family. Thank you so much for all your fantastic videos. It’s so nice to connect with people who love fragrances as much as I do. 🎄😊
Hiiii! 💖🥰 Yes, the price is high on these. 😩 French Defense may be coming home one day. So good. Merry Christmas to you and your parents and any other family that might visit! Thank you so much for being a part of this little corner of UA-cam 💖💖💖
Loved this! Been eyeing this house for awhile Queening, Lionora, French defense and so many more all sound up my alley 😍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you get to try these!!
Queening, was absolutely on my wishlist because I did sample it and it is good, but I agree it doesn't last and for the price....I will definitely wait for Dapper to drop their version
The prices are steep on these. I hear you.
Queening sounds so good! 😍
I think you'd enjoy that one. 👍👍👍
Double attack iWorks beautifully on my skin. My skin chemistry pulls out the woody note and the chocolate is gorgeous. Lasts a long time on me as well, it’s just extremely expensive for me to get a full bottle.
That's great! I know some people really love this fragrance. And yes, these bottles are very pricey 😬
I adore Queening! I'm so curious to try more of the collection.
She's so pretty! Hope you get to try more. Fun to experiment 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for review! Lionora is amazing!
Yes it is! Thank you 💖💖💖
Ohhhhhh how did I miss this cuz!! I NEED to hear your thoughts 🙌🙌🙌💖
Hiiii! Which ones are calling your name?
This is absolutely something we need to hear
Which part?
Ruy Lopez sounds so lovely French defence sounds like I’d probably love it 🍒I’m kind of addicted to lost cherry right now
Loves hearing about these new to me fragrances
Have a wonderful Christmas my friend
Hugs ❤🥂
I wore Lost Cherry yesterday. 🍒 💖🥰 Merry Christmas! Give my twin Nora a hug for me!
Yay! I’ve been hearing so much about this line, especially about Double Attack.
I have Unknown Pleasures coming to me! Thanks for the heads up about Lucky Scent 😊
Back to the video!
Oh yay! Glad you ordered Unknown Pleasures. Hope you love it! 💖💖💖
The travel set looks really nice
It's a great set! 👍👍👍
I do enjoy the concept behind mind games, as for the pricing I’m scared 🤣 I would definitely try the discovery set at some point you have definitely peeked my interest ❤
Hiiii Sunny! 🥰💖 Yeah the prices are steep. A discovery set would be the way to go. 👍
Hey Veronica! Enjoyed this video! I definitely plan on trying all of the fragrances. They have been sitting in a cart for a while now lol.
Hi Clinique! Enjoy your sampling experience. These are definitely worth a try. 👍👍👍
Hi Veronica! My first love is Double Attack but the price kept me from getting it, my second was Queening. I love the soulmate collection...I feel they did a better job on this one, more pleasant.
Hi Olga, I agree overall. More mass appeal in the second set. 👍👍👍
I have picked up the fruity one. ❤thanks for the coupon
Hi gorgeous! 🥰 You are welcome! Enjoy your fragrance. 💖💖💖
Maybe French Defense has a note of Kirschwasser Liqueur which is a cherry liqueur giving it a bit of booziness?
Great video Veronica! I will be throwing my hat in the ring on this giveaway!
Thank you so much!
Lisa
Hi Lisa! 💖 Perhaps?! There's definitely a boozy feel. Thank you, and good luck with the giveaway!
Thank you Veronica! 💖@@VeronicaSays
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎅🎄🎁🎉, hope it was so much fun 🥰️ I would love to be able to try this line, especially the soulmates collections❣️
Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🎊🎉 Yes! Try the discovery set. So fun to test them out!
I tested French Defense in store and love it. I have the travel set of the first collection and like most but I do like French Defense from the second collection the most. It is on my wish list for sure.
Yes! A wonderful surprise among the bunch. Enjoyed it! 💖💖💖
Where is the best stores to sample these?
I think I'm most interested in Double Attack, I don't really have an chocolate fragrances in my collection and it sounds kinda nice.
A lot of folks love it! Definitely try a sample to see if it's for you. 👍👍👍
I am interested in trying Queening Grand Master the Forward En Prise and French Defense.. or all of em! lol. They sound delightful.. been lookin at this house for a bit and happy to hear your review! Thank u! ✨
Thank you for watching! Sounds like we have similar tastes! 💖💖💖
Grand Master sounds amazing, but I get slightly tired of rose note fragrances after wearing it in the day if it lasts a lot.
I can understand that.
Fantastic video! I have been interested in the house for a long time - the chess concept is so cool. From your description, Queening sounds right up my alley ((I love coconut with a lot of notes) but I know I would be disappointed and annoyed bc of the lasting power). Forward sounds really good, too, love a woody fragrance with a citrus note to lift the beautiful dark notes 🙂 (wearing (a dupe of) The Noir today).
Hi Desiree! 🥰 There are definitely some awesome scents in this collection. The chess concept is unique. 💖
Lovely reviews! Would love to try Queening & The Forward! I love a great Orris note! Interesting house! I’m not a chess player but do enjoy watching final matches! That deep concentration fascinates me! French Defense sounds great too! I’ll check out the Discovery Sets! 💖
Hi Jackie! 💖 Yes, watching the real masters play is awesome inspiring. 🥰 I love a great orris note, too. So comforting and cozy!
I have a few decants from this brand I got through scentbitd I believe. That’s enough for me. For the price I don’t think I will buy full bottles. But happy to have the decants
They are definitely pricey! Thanks for watching 🥰💖
Hi Veronica just wanting to wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas and all the very best wishes for you all in the new year take care ❤
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you also! 🥰💖🎄🎅
I bought the Amber set from Neiman, and so far in it, I've smelled them all but only worn French Defense from that set. I did get samples of the others, as well, and have worn Grand Master and Gambit that I purchased separately. I didn't care too much for Gardez because I did get that Popcorn note in the base after the dry down. Anyway, you mentioned that Queening didn't last long, so my question was have you considered possibly layering it with either Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon or Juliet has a Gun Not a Perfume? Have a great day!
So, interestingly, the guys say they smell the popcorn note but the ladies do not. 😲 I rarely layer but using JHAG Not a Perfume would be a good one for Queening. 👍
@VeronicaSays Or Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon!
Hi Veronica. You are right!
Mind Games. The general feedback from clients is "Noooot long lasting at all. Unfortunately 😢
Some are moderately lasting, but yeah. A few a more on the low longevity end.
Double attack is on my list but I agree the performance is underwhelming. I currently own Caissa and also have Grand Master on my wish list!
Yes. The opening first 30 seconds is intriguing 😄 I need to try Caissa - I don't think it was among the samples I tried... or was it? 🤔
Lionora, is really nice, but again it's the price for me honestly. I really want some of these, but I will definitely wait for the inspired version.... just being honest
Honesty is appreciated here! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💖🥰💖🥰
s soon as you said the price, I said “Nevermind”😄 But I am sure some will love them. I also feel that when a fragrance is almost $400 it shoukd be more than “fleeting” in longevity. I feel that some of these perfumers are just ripping people off. I am not trying to be a brat, but that’s just my opinion. But the way I used to play a mean game of chess, but haven’t played in many years. Great game!
Sorry for all of the typos. I would have edited but my edit isn’t working for some reason. I meant to say that Sissa sounded interesting to me because I love unique fragrances, and the sesame is intriguing to me.
I understand, and thanks for sharing your perspective on pricing. No worries about the typos! I played chess competitively in middle school and have enjoyed a good game ever since! 😄😄😄 I love the patience it takes to play a good game. 🥰
@@VeronicaSays Veronica, I tell my kids to teach their kids the game of chess, because I am convinced it helps to teach them logic, and to think ahead. Such as, if I make this decision , this or that could happen and then such and such. You begin to be able to see future consequences of decisions made in the moment. I swear by this. I would love to challenge you to a game of chess🤓 I used to be very good as well. Merry Christmas, and thank you so much for your delightful Channel and all of the work you put into it. It is one of my favorites!
I received Jadoube from scentbird as soon as I smelled it, it reminded me of L'aventure
Hi! 💖 The Creed Aventus dupe? Interesting! They are not similar to me.
Good morning beautiful 🤩 I’m so behind in my viewing ! But here to enjoy my coffee with you ☕️
Hi Frances! You're never behind - these videos are posted to watch at your convenience, not mine. 🥰
🙋🏻♀️❤️The Discovery sets look awesome. I’ve always loved chess, barely play nowadays but the bottles are calling me. Thank you 🙏🏻🇦🇺❤️🧡
Hi!!! Thanks so much for watching. I don't play much these days either but I still have a bit of skill left. 😄😄😄
I'm not even that interested in fragrances but I love cool chess things, and these are cool chess things! Grandmaster seems like it would smell good!
Right? Such a novel and daring concept for a fragrance line. Thanks for watching! 🥰
I do know of the brand and have gotten my nose on some of them but will be adding them to my collection in 2024
Which ones are catching your attention?
@@VeronicaSays Double attack, Mind games and a few others the sales rep suggested but I am going to get samples and test drive them before buying.
I haven’t smelled any of them but they sounds interesting and look interesting.
Thanks for watching!! 💖💖💖
I bought French defense absolutely love but my next is jadoube it so addictive n last very long
J'adoube is beautiful! 💖
Some of them sound really intriguing! Maxorama just did a feature of the brand.
Hi Jenifer! 💖 I missed the Maxaroma feature. Darn!
@@VeronicaSays I didn’t pay much attention because nobody I follow mentioned any perfumes from them. They look really masculine so I thought it was a line for men. Lol. Until your video today I wasn’t curious at all. Sorry you missed it.
@@jenifergorman1223 I had a similar reaction when I first saw the line.
What’s strange is popcorn was the main note I smelled in Gardez but my wife didn’t pick up on it..
No kidding? Wow!
Would love to have your video and presentation about perfume house(s) that do not use synthetic oils. Thanks!
Thank you for watching! 💖 I don't have an issue with synthetic oils from a medical research perspective. If it's a known feature of a brand I'm reviewing, I will mention it.
Thank you! I believe organic oils have a long(er)-lasting @@VeronicaSays
Queening probably would last longer in warmer weather. Is where you are cold?
Yes, but I wore this one in warmer weather before it cooled down. It's still wonderful!
@@VeronicaSays I value you beyond measure for giving your honest opinion 😘
@@AMaudeThing thank you 🙏🥰
@@VeronicaSays my reviews were always good because I generally liked what I buy. The one time I reviewed a sample and said that I was going to return the full bottle unopened because I don’t like the fragrance, although I respected and appreciated the house (Initio), someone put an irate comment to the effect that I could not afford 😊 it, that’s why I returned it.
@AMaudeThing oh my goodness. The pettiness of humans never ceases to amaze me. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Imagine being so ugly to a stranger over a fragrance. Humans need to do better. 😕
Jadoube, is another good one
Yes! Lovely! 🥰
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching, Pamela! 💖🥰
Hello Veronica! Let me enjoy this video!🤗🥰
Hiiii Nadia!! 💖🥰
@@VeronicaSays 🤗🥰🥰
Hey Veronica 🙋🏾♀️, playing catch up
Hiiii Latonya! 💖
I adored Grand Master but the longevity was so fleeting that I’d never pay full price for a bottle.
It's a great scent! No doubt. I didn't find this one to be fleeting like some of the others, but thanks for sharing your experience with it. 🥰💖
Is The Forward an all season in your opinion?
It could be, although my guess is it would shine most in spring and summer.
Hiiiiiii! Have'nt heard of this house so thank you... The btl looks fab.. ok I'm gonna shut up and enjoy the video..😂
Hiiiiii Nadine! You don't ever have to shut up over here. I welcome all your thoughts. 💖🥰💖🥰
Here for your thoughts 🎉
Thank you for watching, my friend! 🥰
I need to smell French Defense!
You must! It's pretty dang good! 🥰💖
Mind Games got people buying up these bottles, for these prices i need to try before i buy.
Hi Theresa! 💖 I agree. Best to try these first.
Hello Doll, yes i have to.@@VeronicaSays
Heyyy V!🤗🤗🤗Yes I recently discovered this brand as well. Tell me about it!
Hiiii Adrienna! 💖 Hope you enjoyed the video. 🥰
How long does the Veronica 10 good for because I will not be adding any to my collections till 2024
Indefinitely! Feel free to use the code next year. 👍👍👍
@@VeronicaSays Thank you
Yeah, I would love to get my nose on all of the Mind Games fragrances, but that price... 😬
Hi Sarah! 💖 Yes, they are pricey. I suggest a discovery set before committing.
YIKES!! $185 for 40ml of product is pretty rough. 😳
I hear you, but keep in mind that travel sprays like these are now creeping into the $30 plus range EACH. So when you factor in the packaging and the travel case, these are similarly priced to designer travel sprays.
Veronica, so happy you did this review! I went to Neiman Marcus and tested a few. I love double attack, queening and my favorite was French defense!!!!
I really want to win your gifts form this house. I’m so in love!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tamirafrankel7326 Hi Tamira! Awesome. Glad you love some of these. Good luck in the giveaway! That video will post next week.
@@VeronicaSays can’t wait!!!!!❤️❤️
I have en prise…love it
Yes! Quite lovely. 💖🥰
Ruy Lopez sounds up my alley, since I have López in my family tree😂
😄😄😄 Me too! 😂
@@VeronicaSays I knew we're cousins!❤️
@morganlefay2599 probably! 😄😄😄
French Defense is really 🥰👃❤
I've got my eye on it. Wow! So good. 🥰💖🥰💖
Hi Veronica., I Samples mind Games a little while ago, I can not afford these Expensive fragrances, Been watching your Girl Sharnita didn’t spell it Correctly but I brought 2 bottles of Middle Eastern Fragrances., Watching these fragrances Channel it’s hard not to try something Sometimes 12-21-2023❤ $375 I need to find a Sugar Daddy No Thanks
Hi Marilyn! Sharida - yes! I watch her too. This fragrance house is pricey. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
But the bottles are BEAUTIFUL
Yes, much better in person, too!
Interesting brand but way too expensive for me. 🌹
I hear you. Thank you for watching 🥰💖
Hey friend! A bananza!!!!!
Yessss! 🎉🎉🎉
The Gardez sounds soooo me...
It does! I think you'd appreciate Ruy Lopez too. 👍👍👍