Queenside Mind Games 2025
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Queenside
I had the rare pleasure of attending an incredible scent experience yesterday at Neiman Marcus in Orlando at the Mall at Millenia hosted by Patricia, the radiant Mind Games representative, and our gracious as always Neiman's Frangrance Concierge, Ivelice. Queenside was already on my radar when I entered the store, but what I experienced far exceeded anything I've encountered in perfumery before.
We began with raw patchouli that we were able to smell on its own. It was green and earthy almost like damp earth after a rain. From there, Patricia guided us through a beautifully structured scent deconstruction. Each layer of Queenside was laid before us in top, heart and base notes.
The top notes of black currant, lychee, and pear were presented individually, giving us the chance to smell their distinct brightness. Each fruit sparkling in its own unique way. Then came the heart: a tender blend of geranium, lily of the valley, and violet, delicate yet confident, blooming with regal poise. And finally, the drydown, where patchouli, oakmoss, and musk took the lead, wrapping everything in a smooth, mossy finish that lingered beautifully on the skin.
What made this experience truly extraordinary was the interactive tasting element: we sampled wafers kissed with drops of lychee and then black currant oils while breathing in the fragrance. This multisensory experience amplified each note. Scent became flavor and flavor returned to scent. It was nothing short of magic.
I cannot thank Patricia enough for the time invested and the knowledge she imparted. It was an experience I'll remember every time I wear Queenside. I naturally purchased on the spot.
Now, on to my impressions of the fragrance:
Queenside opens with a delicious and juicy fruity accord, the lychee and black currant pairing as tart and elegant as a wine-soaked memory. As it settles, the oakmoss and patchouli do the heavy lifting, giving depth and structure while the musk helps to soften the edges.
This is a chess queen in perfume form: graceful, commanding, and unexpectedly powerful in the final moves. She is a queen's gaze, soft until she isn't. 10/10
We began with raw patchouli that we were able to smell on its own. It was green and earthy almost like damp earth after a rain. From there, Patricia guided us through a beautifully structured scent deconstruction. Each layer of Queenside was laid before us in top, heart and base notes.
The top notes of black currant, lychee, and pear were presented individually, giving us the chance to smell their distinct brightness. Each fruit sparkling in its own unique way. Then came the heart: a tender blend of geranium, lily of the valley, and violet, delicate yet confident, blooming with regal poise. And finally, the drydown, where patchouli, oakmoss, and musk took the lead, wrapping everything in a smooth, mossy finish that lingered beautifully on the skin.
What made this experience truly extraordinary was the interactive tasting element: we sampled wafers kissed with drops of lychee and then black currant oils while breathing in the fragrance. This multisensory experience amplified each note. Scent became flavor and flavor returned to scent. It was nothing short of magic.
I cannot thank Patricia enough for the time invested and the knowledge she imparted. It was an experience I'll remember every time I wear Queenside. I naturally purchased on the spot.
Now, on to my impressions of the fragrance:
Queenside opens with a delicious and juicy fruity accord, the lychee and black currant pairing as tart and elegant as a wine-soaked memory. As it settles, the oakmoss and patchouli do the heavy lifting, giving depth and structure while the musk helps to soften the edges.
This is a chess queen in perfume form: graceful, commanding, and unexpectedly powerful in the final moves. She is a queen's gaze, soft until she isn't. 10/10