A daring statement of alert elegance, Gardez by Mind Games is a fragrance that commands attention with quiet strength and exquisite complexity. Launched in 2022 and created by Emilie Coppermann, this unisex extrait de parfum draws inspiration from the warning call in chess—"Gardez"—a moment of heightened awareness, where instinct meets intellect.
The fragrance opens with a juicy, green shimmer of blackberry leaf and sun-warmed apricot—crisp, radiant, and unexpectedly fresh. At the heart, a rich interplay unfolds: buttery orris root, tart cassis, exotic rosewood, and the luminous sweetness of jasmine sambac form a luxurious floral-woody accord. Anchoring the scent is a magnetic base of supple black leather, smoky cedar, and the warm, toasted whisper of popcorn—unorthodox yet remarkably refined.
Gardez is made for the bold observer—for those who move with quiet confidence, speak through subtleties, and understand that in every refined warning, there is power.