234 community ratings

The Forward

Name: The Forward
Brand: Mind Games

Perfumer: Nathalie Benareau

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
234 ratings

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Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 196 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Madagascan mandarin orange

Honey pomelo

Lemon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Salt Jasmine sambac Tonka bean

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Bourbon vanilla Cashmeran

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does The Forward smell like?

It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.