Mind Games Blockade Review - This Will Get You Noticed In A Big Way

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  • Hey friends, today I've got Mind Games Blockade. This one is highly versatile with a very appealing scent profile. Thanks for watching!
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  • @joncastle2546
    @joncastle2546 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thing about Ash's reviews.....I believe him!! He tells us the truth and that in today's circus of social media is rare!! Appreciate u brother....nice review 👍

  • @teenoso4069
    @teenoso4069 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    fragrances, mental illness and addiction overlap

    • @WhoCares69
      @WhoCares69 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      As does bankruptcy 😂

    • @uhsemehicieronlas3
      @uhsemehicieronlas3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      as true as it gets

    • @Rcolo1001
      @Rcolo1001 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean you could replace fragrances with almost anything and it would work.

    • @schneir5
      @schneir5 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not an addiction unless it causes you problems and you keep doing it anyway. So I've been clean from hard drugs for over 66 months now, but I definitely impulsively buy fragrances lol

    • @Rcolo1001
      @Rcolo1001 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@schneir5 hey, fair enough! I wish you luck in your recovery.

  • @mind-of-neo
    @mind-of-neo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for covering this niche house and this fragrance, I've never heard of either! The notes make this one sound really interesting! Mango, tomato leaf, mango blossom, cyclamen, etc. Sounds awesome.

    • @juanbermudez1321
      @juanbermudez1321 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is. Reminds me of aventus but instead of pineapple it’s mango. Also has great performance

    • @lucasaresky9059
      @lucasaresky9059 ปีที่แล้ว

      345 $ men...

  • @michaelbullock8011
    @michaelbullock8011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed night

  • @pakilee87
    @pakilee87 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I discovered this fragrance when I got some samples from Neiman Marcus and I fell in love right away!!! I'm definitely going to be getting a bottle as soon as possible!!

  • @UrsaAlexandruflorin-ml5gy
    @UrsaAlexandruflorin-ml5gy ปีที่แล้ว

    I never tried something from this house but the mind games sound very nice 👌 . Nice presentation, Ash!

  • @marshallhawkins3754
    @marshallhawkins3754 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wore this on one arm and J'Adoube on the other. This is more my speed but I stepped out of my comfort zone and bought J'Adoube. I have no regrets. Incredible patchouli scent... but part of me still wants Blockade.

  • @Leehk999
    @Leehk999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ash, you should check the 'Double Attack' next, which was also very good and it's suitable for Winter

  • @Q_N-
    @Q_N- ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the review Ash, been seeing a lot of reviewers checking out Mind Games. While the bottle looks quite nice, it feels like they aren’t bringing anything unique to the table. Will be waiting for more reviews from you on this Niche house 👍

  • @dlrsnate5100
    @dlrsnate5100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m interested in trying this one. It’s cool to see a new house do very well. I haven’t smelled any Mind Games but I’m down

  • @firebird0i
    @firebird0i ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like the way you say let’s share a few sprays now as opposed to let’s waste a few sprays. 👍🏻

    • @stevepower1372
      @stevepower1372 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. I pointed out years ago that saying 'waste a few sprays' made it sound like we weren't worth it. Finally we get a 'share'... much nicer, thank you Ash 😂

    • @9mmpeter255
      @9mmpeter255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really like beans

  • @HansenSC
    @HansenSC ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For $345, it better smell nothing short of amazing or considered a masterpiece. I've realized higher priced fragrances absolutely does not mean it's great smelling or worth the pricetag. My $100-$150 fragrances are some of the best and it definitely outshines the ones in the $300+ range. I do appreciate the video/review, Ash.

    • @codespeed01
      @codespeed01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Certainly! Fragrantica comments all seem to say it has short longevity too! Shame

    • @Markxlll
      @Markxlll ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It doesn’t last at all.

    • @jimbaker2813
      @jimbaker2813 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not all that.

    • @oilglobally8571
      @oilglobally8571 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which of your collection of affordable fragrances are your top picks?

    • @witness445
      @witness445 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If you like this just get Nishane Hacivat.. it smells very very similar, for atleast 1/3rd the price.

  • @saadbhatti7003
    @saadbhatti7003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for an honest review

  • @barrywright5032
    @barrywright5032 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I know your not a big fan of scentbird but I did find blockade on there and for new subscribers you can get a 8 ml for like nine bucks. I'm waiting on mine to get here. I can't wait to try it.

    • @James-xm3ex
      @James-xm3ex 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      About to pull the trigger on a one month scentbird subscription and I wanted to thank you for this. Great info, surprisingly great value for some of these niche brands on scentbird

    • @georgedeal9744
      @georgedeal9744 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How was your experience with scent bird?..are they legit?

  • @H-TownAce
    @H-TownAce ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been wanting Grand Master from Mind Games since I first smelled it inside Neiman Marcus right around their release date. I also liked Blockade and Double Attack. Been hoping to pick up Grand Master for a better price than $345, but just haven’t had an opportunity present itself. Wish this house would hit discounters

    • @gqsown2516
      @gqsown2516 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are 25% off on Neimans now. Now is your chance

    • @dlrsnate5100
      @dlrsnate5100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you can find a good deal this holiday season !

  • @doaver2.125
    @doaver2.125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have both Blockade and French defense and both of them are a very great fragrance.

  • @jaybowie6529
    @jaybowie6529 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sounds interesting!! 🤔
    Not looking to pay $345.00 though. Will be a pass. I will stick with my CDNIM Pure Parfum and Supremacy Not Only Intense!!

  • @DannyBellTheAuthor
    @DannyBellTheAuthor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want some place like Scent Bar to get these all in stock so I can get my nose on them. I feel like I want to eventually get one from the house, but at that price I don't think I'd end up with two.

  • @timekeeper13
    @timekeeper13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the heads up at beginning regarding the price. I didn't waste my time watching. Much appreciated.

  • @ngoditrustbeats5045
    @ngoditrustbeats5045 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mind games double attack is on another level, you have to buy and review it’s a win win 🏆

  • @DetailingBreakdown
    @DetailingBreakdown ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agree with this video!

  • @thejuiceloosener150
    @thejuiceloosener150 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This brand is making the free bottle-influencer rounds,, for sure.

  • @jaredensign3851
    @jaredensign3851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo Ash, why does my Facebook account keep getting silenced in the GSFC group on Facebook? I remember you mentioning something about that in one of your previous videos, but it keeps getting silenced and unsilenced…🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyways, I’ve been following you since 2017, and have appreciated your accountant very much as it has been a good source for reference, and I look forward to learning more about fragrances through them.💯

  • @jimbaker2813
    @jimbaker2813 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This smells like a niche version of mont blanc explorer.

    • @bwcastillo
      @bwcastillo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Which is an Aventus clone, interesting

  • @stevebenjamin9573
    @stevebenjamin9573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mindgames, ATH and vertus are 3 of the houses I've been waiting to see more reviews get to. Love their stuff

    • @thejuiceloosener150
      @thejuiceloosener150 ปีที่แล้ว

      All three are pretty bad, especially ATH

    • @stevebenjamin9573
      @stevebenjamin9573 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thejuiceloosener150 I don't believe that you believe that if you've tried them. Unless it's too mass pleasing for you or something like that

    • @thejuiceloosener150
      @thejuiceloosener150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevebenjamin9573 I’ve tried about half of the ATH, line, all of the Mindgames and 4 of the Vertus. Vertus is the best of the bunch, especially Monarch at $120 or so. ATH utilizes way too much Ambroxan and IsoE in his bases and they come off smelling disjointed. Mindgames is just essentially a high end clone house at ridiculous prices. They smelled fine but should be about 75% cheaper

  • @HeavenlyDemon592
    @HeavenlyDemon592 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Not paying more than $200 for a frag, so I'll live vicariously through you

    • @wyattc.4455
      @wyattc.4455 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’ll just wait for Lattafa to clone it.

    • @Jeremy_Scents79
      @Jeremy_Scents79 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@wyattc.4455 😂 Same

    • @jd3330
      @jd3330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wyattc.4455 exactly my thoughts. hahahahahahahah

    • @postmodernerkindergartner960
      @postmodernerkindergartner960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wyattc.4455 i fell all of you for not paying so much, but when has lattafa ever done a good clone?

    • @TexasAlabamaBoi205
      @TexasAlabamaBoi205 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely wait for a clone or it to hit discounters!! They just have a nice looking bottle and it’s expensive so realistically people can post online about how great it is just for a status symbol!! Instead of Blockade save your coins and buy NISHANE Hacivat! Trust me! Even the sales rep at Neiman Marcus agreed with me.

  • @freshk313
    @freshk313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This smells like tropical gum to me and I like it a lot. Double attack is a good one too

    • @G3ekbox
      @G3ekbox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I get that gum reference too now that you’ve mentioned it. In this case, it’s a positive.

  • @edgardovallejo3099
    @edgardovallejo3099 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smells amazingly good.

  • @richrodriguez9335
    @richrodriguez9335 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes it’s a very unique scent !

  • @danielabraham4809
    @danielabraham4809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mind games black Collection is very good my favorite is Double Attack and my second is Grandmaster

  • @rCflyVision
    @rCflyVision 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a travel size of grandmaster and it is amazing. I’m thinking of going for blockade because grandmaster is a winter scent and it’s April now. I think I’ll wait till it cools off to get Grandmaster… it cost 375 now 😮🥴

  • @jqgolfer
    @jqgolfer ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind games are excellent I liked all of them but 2. I bought an atomizer set with all 10. Blockade and JAdoube are my favorites. Get your nose on JAdoube you will be blown away

  • @samethsendsthanks
    @samethsendsthanks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    blockade and castling are my favs from the brand

  • @vincentvazquez5257
    @vincentvazquez5257 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think it’s so similar that if you own aventus you shouldn’t spend the money on blockade and vice versa unless you just got the money to spend

  • @perstare5065
    @perstare5065 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Since this appears to be a mango centric fragrance, how would you compare it to other niche mango scents like Mango Kiss and God of Fire, both by Stephane Humbert Lucas?
    Thanks.

    • @adonijahdelancy6722
      @adonijahdelancy6722 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know there’s a note of mango in God Of Fire, it’s not truly a mango fragrance. Like Mango isn’t the star of the show.

  • @jonsmith9728
    @jonsmith9728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    was curious, would it be redundant to own this if you own aventus? obviously it has a denser concentration but if the performance is mainly the only difference well... lol

  • @crunchmaneslice276
    @crunchmaneslice276 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought French defense n going to checkout blockade pick up double attack next

  • @native7876
    @native7876 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ash just now getting his free bottle from the brand😂

  • @elmini81sm
    @elmini81sm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ordered a 10 mill vial from scent split. The scent is 10/10 absolutely. On me performance is 6/10 and projection is 4/10. I was even wondering if scent split waters down their samples.

    • @marios90221
      @marios90221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They don't

  • @showtime11080
    @showtime11080 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way you described Blockade is almost how I would describe J’adoube. Have you tried that one? I would love your feedback on that fantastic fragrance from the Mindgames line.

    • @lamontgray6015
      @lamontgray6015 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jadoube is better

  • @rammul7801
    @rammul7801 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To me it’s Aventus. The first few seconds it almost feels like it has pineapple but then it shifts into mango.

  • @joachimcilliers
    @joachimcilliers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your vida dude

  • @kester7583
    @kester7583 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to try mind games double take

  • @Markxlll
    @Markxlll ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It smells really good, super fresh and it’s awesome BUT it doesn’t last. On skin it lasts 2 hours of good projection, 3 hours is GONE.

  • @blAckevans
    @blAckevans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How’s the performance?

  • @seanjoseph2310
    @seanjoseph2310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "That's what she said" 😂

  • @mackwild5072
    @mackwild5072 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice infomercial

  • @Chasepthemc
    @Chasepthemc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "You get alot for the price" lol please.

  • @Jayrohh
    @Jayrohh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I currently own Grand Master from this house, & it is their best in my opinion- definitely worth a sniff!

  • @WD.909
    @WD.909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I totally thought this was a cheapie that was supposed to be amazing or something. Was not expecting the ridiculous price.

  • @user-dt3zm3fe7s
    @user-dt3zm3fe7s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like j’ADOUBE and CHECKMATE GRAND MASTER

  • @mind-of-neo
    @mind-of-neo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This sounds like a pretty different fragrance from aventus... people will compare anything to aventus

  • @iExtendo
    @iExtendo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The perfume spot has some for discounted price

  • @Nbrock90
    @Nbrock90 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blockade smells like hacivat to me

  • @Oher58
    @Oher58 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to Neiman Marcus and tried checkmate. Wow that’s a nice one hold to your bridges. I’m going to have to try this one

  • @bigboy-zi4zb
    @bigboy-zi4zb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Grand Master.

  • @sliverdragoncologne
    @sliverdragoncologne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I sampled j adoube an I choked my self out because I over sprayed but it amazing

  • @RichMitch
    @RichMitch ปีที่แล้ว

    Pavarotti review my man

  • @soccer90tem80
    @soccer90tem80 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HARD pass!

  • @cutty852000
    @cutty852000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you review checkmate

  • @leszogs3668
    @leszogs3668 ปีที่แล้ว

    When are the clone wars starting??

  • @jingledubz3989
    @jingledubz3989 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a lot of bank to spend on a fragrance. Wowzers. 🤘

  • @Roozy_Persepolis
    @Roozy_Persepolis ปีที่แล้ว

    In future reviews can you talk about who tge perfumer is,what year it was released,which country the house is,etc

  • @sopito7883
    @sopito7883 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect you and I watch your videos brother but this fragrance is 99/ Eventus why lied about it

  • @TheApollo2579
    @TheApollo2579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds good but too expensive

  • @godapparelyoutube
    @godapparelyoutube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For 345 I need a masterpiece

  • @pandafragrance
    @pandafragrance ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this smells more like Erba Pura Magica than Aventus.

  • @comeoncents3288
    @comeoncents3288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mucho plata amigo.

  • @ivansotirov2457
    @ivansotirov2457 ปีที่แล้ว

    My attitude lately towards anything good above $50 - wait it out and see if Armaf/Afnan/Rasasi/etc. will clone it 😅

  • @thefragrancecritic9136
    @thefragrancecritic9136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still waiting on a good easily accessible VIW OR Erolfa clone

  • @maatkheru1042
    @maatkheru1042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it’s an injustice to compare this fragrance to Aventus. It’s an outstanding fragrance which,to me,smells more like Xerjoff’s Erba Pura

  • @oldschoolfunkster1
    @oldschoolfunkster1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Three hund!?!.....😖
    🥴
    😐Next.

  • @enricow2872
    @enricow2872 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His wife likes it so lol

  • @hbeerman372
    @hbeerman372 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍

  • @PhinClio
    @PhinClio ปีที่แล้ว

    Aargh...another picture of a makrut lime to illustrate bergamot. I have no idea how it began, but this mistake used to be nearly universal on fragrance youtube. Lately I've been seeing actual pics of bergamots and thought we'd moved beyond this mistake but apparently not. Makrut limes and bergamots look and smell utterly unlike each other. It's not that hard to show a bergamot when you're illustrating a bergamot note.

  • @allybrklyn
    @allybrklyn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This niche house are rip off this scent cost 330$ before tax nothing special it’s same perfume from Vilhelm morning chess for 150$ just a bit twisted of mango but same perfume they can do better not for that price

    • @danbrown527
      @danbrown527 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Morning Chess SOLID. Love Dear Polly from them too!

  • @robertiglesias9583
    @robertiglesias9583 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The tomatoe leaf has me like 🤮

  • @James7995
    @James7995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too rich for my blood.

  • @Grinchy123
    @Grinchy123 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another fragrance that isn’t selling so they get a reviewer to push it. Don’t waste your money stuff lasts 4 hours and that’s it, for $345.00 I better smell the 💩 the next day.

    • @TexasAlabamaBoi205
      @TexasAlabamaBoi205 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Him and other influencers definitely took the money!

  • @salgeno2849
    @salgeno2849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    find it funny Gents almost never reviews DUA & Alexanders clone offerings but spotlights some many clone houses. they are all clones "aren't they??" lol

    • @conssciousiam
      @conssciousiam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because Alexandria won’t pay em I guess. It’s said that they hate on clones house that makes scents that are lackluster better

  • @joachimcilliers
    @joachimcilliers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First

  • @tome2528
    @tome2528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aventus stays stronger longer

  • @NoirHammer
    @NoirHammer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No mango. Just another Aventus fragrance. Be careful and sample this one.

  • @hagopa1898
    @hagopa1898 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another dupe brand for lot of money

  • @rustytownetreasures3191
    @rustytownetreasures3191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's great. Wife dont like it. She likes when I wear curve 😢

  • @matthewneufer1758
    @matthewneufer1758 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 400

  • @angelcuev6762
    @angelcuev6762 ปีที่แล้ว

    To me, this is a more fruity version of office Jerry fragrance Or similar style.

  • @mamon99519
    @mamon99519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nope, moving on.

  • @MrAntWaters
    @MrAntWaters ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This has terrible performance. Smells great though. Fresher aventus

  • @eddwallis6590
    @eddwallis6590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $345? Armaf/Lataffa do your thing please……

  • @lordgrande9561
    @lordgrande9561 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have aventus and blockade they are very similar

  • @boogiedaddy3434
    @boogiedaddy3434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just tried Checkmate from them and its really nice. Really want to try this one now.