What it is: A bold scent from MIND GAMES, a fragrance line that transports you to the crucial moments of competition.Fragrance story: Scholars Mate is an ode to partnership, a harmonious testament to the intense connection that occurs between those who share a common goal. Scholar's Mate delights in the possibilities awakened through mutual care and affection, aware of the gift a true friend and confidant can be. Combining resourcefullness with rare and unequaled grace, Scholar's Mate is poised, self-assured and sparkling with promise. Cardamom leaf and grapefruit set the tone for adventure, as partners set out into the unknown, discovering their fortitude and tenacity along the way. Powdery orris melts into a foundation of smooth and creamy sandalwood, rounded and completed by the elegance and vitality of vetiver. Subtle notes of smoke nod to the spark of energy that transpires when partners, companions, friends and lovers come together in the spirit of collaboration.'In creating Scholar's Mate, I was reminded of the darkness of ebony wood, an emblematic nod to chess boards, and the method of Shou Sugi Ban, the age-old Japanese technique of reserving woods by charring it with fire. I used smoky woods like vetiver and cedar to bring this concept to life. Together, they kindle a strong, resilient woody composition, embellished with supple green notes of elemi and cardamom leaf that add an element of curiosity.' - Christelle Laprade, perfumerStyle: Woody, aromatic.Notes:- Top: cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, grapefruit- Middle: orris, elemi, pimento- Base: sandalwood, fig milk, Madagascar vetiver 3.4 oz. Made in the USA