Mind Games Prodigy Extrait
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Scent Profile
Scent Pyramid
Performance
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Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
Prodigy is a warm, spiced gourmand extrait de parfum from Mind Games, composed by perfumer Nathalie Benareau and launched in 2024 as part of the Perfumer Extraordinaire collection. It opens on rose milk, bergamot and warm cardamom, moves into a longoza and patchouli heart threaded with milky coffee, and settles into a base of vanilla, blonde woods and sandalwood. The name nods to the chess prodigy, the gifted young player whose game reveals unexpected brilliance, and the fragrance plays a similar trick: a comforting café-au-lait warmth with a genuinely surprising spiced-floral twist running through the middle.
Scent Character
- Woody (sandalwood, blonde woods, patchouli): 44%
- Sweet / Gourmand (vanilla, milk coffee): 22%
- Floral (rose milk, longoza): 12%
- Spicy (cardamom): 11%
- Fresh (bergamot): 11%
Translation: a woody-sandalwood backbone carries this fragrance far more than the gourmand top notes suggest. It reads as a warm, spiced sandalwood-vanilla scent with a café-au-lait accent, not a straightforward sweet gourmand.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Rose Milk, Bergamot, Cardamom
Heart: Longoza, Patchouli, Milk Coffee
Base: Vanilla, Blonde Woods, Sandalwood
Performance
Longevity: Excellent, 8 to 10+ hours on skin.
Sillage: Heavy through the first several hours.
Projection: Strong and warm, a fragrance that fills the room around you.
Best Occasions & Season
Suited to fall, winter and spring, for evenings and relaxed leisure wear.
Concentration & Provenance
Extrait de parfum. Composed by Nathalie Benareau for Mind Games, part of the Perfumer Extraordinaire collection, launched in 2024.
Try Before You Commit
Not ready to commit to the 3.4 oz / 100 ml bottle at $299.99? Explore Prodigy first in 1 mL, 5 mL or 10 mL decants, starting at $10.99.
100% Authentic
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FAQ
Where does "Prodigy" fit the chess theme?
It's a nod to the chess prodigy, the gifted young player whose game reveals unexpected brilliance, much like this scent's twist of longoza and spice beneath a comforting café-au-lait base.
What does it smell like?
Rose milk, bergamot and warm cardamom opening into longoza and patchouli, settling into vanilla, blonde woods and sandalwood.
Is this unisex?
Yes. Mind Games designs its fragrances to be worn by anyone.
How long does it last?
Excellent longevity, 8 to 10+ hours, with heavy sillage.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I try Mind Games Prodigy Extrait as a sample before buying a full bottle?
Yes — Mind Games Prodigy Extrait is available as a sample starting from $10.99. Select the sample size on the product page or browse the Samples collection.
What is Venba's return policy for Mind Games Prodigy Extrait?
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, subject to our return policy. See the full policy for conditions and any fees, or contact our support team and we'll help.
How fast does Venba ship Mind Games Prodigy Extrait?
Free standard shipping on orders of $100 or more. We currently ship within the continental US only, not internationally. Orders go out promptly on business days, and you'll get a tracking number as soon as yours is on its way.
