Checkmate

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An effervescent burst of champagne rushes to action in a dazzling sparkle of hope in Checkmate. Succulent and seductive fruits and florals follow, drawing on their reserves of willpower. As you experience the bliss of surrender, an intoxicating blend of tobacco and bourbon emerge. The memory of the battle fades as the ground cradles you in potent and rugged notes of earth, moss, and patchouli.

Top: Davana, Champagne, Rouge Groseille DI
Middle: Rose De Mai Vitessence, Rose Bulgarian, Magnolia, Rose Centifolia Vitessence
Drydown: Tabac Bourbon DI, Patchouli Leaves, Tree Moss

Chypre Floral Tobacco

NATURAL INGREDIENTS SUPPORT:

- From controlled and responsible cultivation (good agriculture practices)
- Supports local community project
- Traceability system back to the farmers
- Respecting actors of the supply chain through long term agreements
- Supporting farmers with GAP training and agriculture inputs
- 100% traceable
- COSMOS natural & organic compliant
- Training locals to create organic fertilizer and pesticide
- Research into drought and disease resistant patchouli, soil education and training

From €9,95

The Story

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The hero does not run from the battle or fear surrender but accepts that the bitterness of defeat is made sweeter through proudly facing a stronger adversary. She absorbs the lessons of strategy, and assimilates the tactics of the opponent in preparation for the next encounter. Leading the charge with an effervescent burst of champagne, Checkmate rushes to action in a dazzling sparkle of hope. Succulent and seductive fruits and florals follow, drawing on their reserves of willpower. In the final moments you experience the bliss of surrender, enveloped in an intoxicating blend of tobacco and bourbon. The memory of the battle fades as the ground cradles you in potent and rugged notes of earth, moss, and patchouli. You are vanquished and victorious at once, fully at peace, completely yielding to the addictive thrill of conquest.

DEEP DIVE

WITH PERFUMER CHRISTELLE LAPRADE

"Tobacco has such a multi-facetted, addictive scent. A breath of smoke carries with it an earthy dampness, a creamy sweetness and an obvious haze of smokiness. Checkmate captures that experience, constructed in a sophisticated fashion."
David Apel, Perfumer

Pairs Perfectly With…

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