Full bottle shown for reference only. You'll receive the decant size you select (2ml, 5ml or 10ml) in a glass spray atomizer, hand-filled from an authentic bottle.
Mind Games Kingside Decant
“Pistachio hater here. The first ten minutes were heaven, the tonka/almond is incredible. Then the drydown is like full pistachio, really well done, but awful to my nose. It is such a good perfume, would smell super go...”
About this fragrance
The best pistachio fragrance anyone has ever smelled. That is not an exaggeration.
Mind Games Kingside is the chess-inspired niche house's most buzzed-about release — and the community agrees: this is the pistachio fragrance that everything else gets compared to. Crafted by perfumer David Apel and launched in 2025, Kingside is a tribute to quiet power and refined gourmand elegance.
The opening is vivid: creamy pistachio gelato with cardamom and grapefruit zest cutting through the sweetness with an invigorating brightness. Hazelnut flower and amber rum develop a nutty, boozy richness in the heart. Peony adds a soft floral lift. Then the base arrives — tonka bean, almond milk, and Peru balsam creating one of the most addictive dry-downs in modern perfumery.
Multiple reviewers report wearing this once and thinking about it for months. Beast mode performance — you do not need many sprays. Try the 5ml. You will understand.
Scent Profile: Pistachio · Hazelnut · Rum · Tonka · Gourmand Luxury
Top Notes: Pistachio, Cardamom, Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Hazelnut, Rum, Peony
Base Notes: Almond Milk, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean
Longevity: 10–12 hours | Projection: Strong — beast mode
Best For: Date nights, fall and winter, evening wear, anyone who loves gourmand luxury
Season: Fall / Winter
Mind Games | Extrait de Parfum
100% authentic, hand-decanted from authenticated Mind Games stock
Free shipping on orders over $50 | Ships within 1–2 business days
Size guide: which decant should I get?
New to this scent? Start with 2ml. It's enough to wear it several times and see how it develops on your skin.
Already love it? 5ml is the best value per wear and fits in a pocket or bag.
Daily signature? 10ml gives you a month or more of regular wear for a fraction of the full bottle.
What arrives in the box
Your decant arrives in a glass spray atomizer, filled by hand from an authentic bottle and labeled with the fragrance name. Each one is sealed and packed to protect it in transit. You are buying the decant, not the original bottle shown in the photos.
Shipping & returns
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from Portland, Oregon. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $50. Standard delivery usually takes 2 to 5 business days after shipping.
Because decants are filled to order, all sales are final. If anything arrives damaged, contact us and we'll make it right.
Authenticity guarantee
Every fragrance is sourced from authorized retailers and department stores. We never buy grey market or testers of unknown origin. What you receive is decanted directly from a genuine bottle.
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Before you buy
Will I get the full bottle in the photo?
No. The full bottle is shown for reference. You'll receive a glass spray atomizer in the size you select (2ml, 5ml or 10ml), hand-filled from that authentic bottle.
Is it the real fragrance?
Yes. Every decant is filled from a genuine bottle bought from an authorized retailer or department store. Never grey market.
Which size should I pick?
2ml (~20 sprays) to try a scent a few times. 5ml (~60 sprays) for 2 to 3 weeks of wear. 10ml (~120 sprays) if it's going to be your daily signature.
When will it arrive?
Orders ship from Portland within 1 to 2 business days and usually arrive 2 to 5 business days later. Free U.S. shipping over $50.