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Artisan Collection

Blockade Mind Games 2022

8.2 / 10 362 Ratings

A popular perfume by Mind Games for women and men, released in 2022. The scent is fresh-fruity. It is being marketed by The Fragrance Group.
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Main accords

Fresh

Fruity

Citrus

Woody

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mango skin Ginger

Ginger

Tomato leaf

Calabrian bergamot

Madagascan pink pepper

Heart Notes

Mango blossom

Star anise

Cyclamen

Lavender

Base Notes

Ambrostar

Oud

Patchouli

Suede

Perfumer

Christelle Laprade

Ratings

Scent

8.2362 Ratings

Longevity

7.3304 Ratings

Sillage

7.1307 Ratings

Bottle

9.0307 Ratings

Value for money

5.9274 Ratings

Submitted by Franfan20 · last update on 03/13/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Artisan Collection collection.

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Reviews

15 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/07/2025

8Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Viktor1989
19 Reviews

Viktor1989

Helpful Review 3

Bomba summer scent

Wow, this scent is amazing. I only got a 1 ml decant of it, I put a drop on my forearm and I can still smell it hours later, it's incredibly long-lasting.
I don't have a sophisticated nose that can detect all the ingredients, but for me this smells 1:1 like Nishane Hacivat, which is okay, in fact both are divinely delicious. I have a bottle of Hacivat, but if I didn't have it, I would have this
A great summer scent.
10/10

04/25/2024

JoeFrag
6 Reviews

JoeFrag

5

Tomato and Mango? Believe it or not. . .

I'd never have guessed I'd wear a tomato and mango fragrance but oh my goodness it's gorgeous. One of the best I've ever smelled in fact - it sparkles. I'm having a hard time finding something to complain about. It smells insanely good, the longevity is there, the projection is there, and the bottle is beautiful!

Honestly, I can't give this fragrance anything lower than a 9.5. Absolutely stunning in every regard.

10/31/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Gaylon67
33 Reviews

Gaylon67

2

A Unique Twist on the Aventus DNA

I think Blockade is exceptional. It’s another fragrance with the Aventus DNA, but tart mango and tomato leaf take it to a place others have not gone—at least, not those I have tried. Blockade is not as mature as the OG, but you may like it more. Blockade also resembles Xerjoff Nio.

Do NOT try this if you are fatigued by this DNA. However, Blockade is worth sampling if you are still interested. The price point is ridiculously high.

Updated on 01/25/2026

01/19/2026

10Scent 10Longevity 7Sillage

Ronin47
50 Reviews

Ronin47

1

A Tropical Absolu Aventus - Sign Me Up!

I received this fragrance as a gift from the Mind games Christmas giveaway and I couldn't be more happier, with sample included.

The first time I tried this out I had just contracted a nasty flu and the peppercorn and ginger did a great number on my nose as I kept sneezing and hence disturbed, but I could tell that this was really fantastic and had Absolu Aventus handwriting written all over it.

I kept playing with it until one day towards the mid-healed days, I just decided to give this another go, and hot damn! I fell in love with the scent so much that it has since become my signature!

It has this clean, bright yet spicy opening coming from the mango skin, lavender, ginger, tomato leaf and peppercorn. The note that really stood out to me was that tomato leaf, woowwwee!

Christelle Laprade you are a sweet genius for including that accord because wow! It's so tasty and mouthwatering combined with the mango facets.

Towards the middle, that's where I start to get that Absolu Aventus DNA, and I can see why most people have been comparing this to Aventus, but for me it's more towards the Absolu.

The star anise, suede and oud really bring out the manly aspects and give this scent a beautiful beard, lol. Now this makes this scent a perfect all year round gem.

I have seen you guys saying performance of this scent is abyssmal and I disagree! This scent is isn't too loud but it lasts on my skin easily 10-12 hours and on my clothes, days if I am lucky. Sillage is loud then quickly softens after 10 minutes which is perfect for me.

Presentation is great too and I think I understand why this is a bit expensive. Though I wouldn't buy this, but if you can get a dupe, try it out.

Updated on 01/22/2026

02/11/2026

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Erstric
157 Reviews

Erstric

Bright mango freshness with modern polish

Opens with a vibrant burst of mango that feels fresh and juicy without turning syrupy. The fruit is clear and lively, but it’s balanced quickly by a clean, woody structure that keeps everything controlled. This avoids the usual pitfalls of fruity fragrances by staying crisp and modern rather than sweet or playful.

On my skin, this wears confidently and stays composed. Projection is noticeable early and then settles into a smooth, easygoing trail that works well in warm weather and daytime settings. It feels upbeat and contemporary, but still put together. Longevity is solid for a fresh-leaning scent, especially compared to other fruit-forward options.

Within my collection, Blockade stands out as a unique fresh-fruity option rather than a foundational daily wear. I enjoy it most when I want something brighter and more energetic than my usual citrus or woody choices. It’s not an all-purpose reach, but it brings variety and personality without violating any of my red-flag notes.

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