{"product_id":"the-forward-by-mind-games","title":"THE FORWARD","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eOverall vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eEffervescent citrus-vanilla with a creamy salty glow and an ultra-modern “clean luxury” aesthetic. It feels bright, smooth, and addictive—like chilled lemon cream, sea salt on warm skin, soft cashmere, and glowing woods in a minimalist luxury hotel. The opening is radiant and sparkling, but the drydown becomes creamy, musky, and quietly sensual. It walks a very fine line between fresh, gourmand, woody, and skin scent. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"537\"\u003e8–12+ hours (strong; vanilla Madagascar, cashmeran, and sandalwood cling beautifully to skin and fabric while the citrus freshness remains surprisingly persistent) Community reviews consistently note above-average staying power for a citrus-forward fragrance. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eModerate to strong in the opening with a shimmering citrus-salt aura, then settles into a creamy woody vanilla cloud with a soft but noticeable trail. It projects elegance and texture rather than brute force. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eWhen \/ where to wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1134\" data-section-id=\"1dchjhh\"\u003eSpring and summer (especially warm clean air)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1184\" data-section-id=\"g941l3\"\u003eLuxury daytime settings \/ rooftop brunches \/ upscale casual wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1253\" data-section-id=\"128ldji\"\u003eResort vacations or coastal evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1294\" data-section-id=\"1h33yuk\"\u003eEveryday signature scent wear if you love polished niche fragrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1366\" data-section-id=\"x1khe7\"\u003eSituations where you want to smell expensive, fresh, and subtly addictive without overpowering people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1490\" data-section-id=\"8ganla\"\u003eLovers of creamy citrus fragrances with depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1540\" data-section-id=\"1ekhuie\"\u003eFans of salty-sweet skin scents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1576\" data-section-id=\"1tvn7zn\"\u003ePeople who enjoy modern woody-amber niche perfumery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1632\" data-section-id=\"1hijkgu\"\u003eAnyone drawn to “quiet luxury” fragrances with smooth projection and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1713\" data-section-id=\"1x78mt4\"\u003eThose who want freshness without smelling sporty or generic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1827\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003eIf you like X DNA, you’ll love The Forward:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1829\" data-section-id=\"5317ye\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eXerjoff Casamorati Lira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll love The Forward (both balance citrus and creamy vanilla gourmand textures, though The Forward is fresher, saltier, and less dessert-like)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2034\" data-section-id=\"1e84d0j\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll love The Forward (both have smooth radiant warmth and an expensive skin-like texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2186\" data-section-id=\"1vpgszu\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eInitio Musk Therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll love The Forward (both create a soft addictive clean-luxury aura with creamy musks and brightness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2351\" data-section-id=\"4r12kf\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eByredo Bal d’Afrique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll love The Forward (both combine airy citrus freshness with creamy woods and effortless sophistication)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"2519\" data-section-id=\"kwe32w\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Vuitton Imagination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll love The Forward (both feel sparkling, luxurious, modern, and extremely wearable with a refined freshness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAGRANCE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP NOTES:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePomelo, Lemon, Mandarin orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEART NOTES:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSalt, Tonka bean, Jasmine Sambac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBASE NOTES:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMadagascar, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmeran. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Forward\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eMind Games\u003c\/b\u003e is a fragrance for women and men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Forward\u003c\/b\u003e was launched in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Benareau. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. 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