As-Suli’s Diamond

Description As-Suli's Diamond is Mind Games' woody aromatic ode to intrigue, a fig-leaf-and-mandarin opening that gives way to a warm, resinous heart of ylang-ylang, broom, and tonka bean, before settling into a smoky base of myrrh, opoponax, and amberwood laced with incense. Composed by perfumer Annick Ménardo (the nose behind Bulgari Black and Lolita Lempicka) and launched in 2022, this extrait trades sweetness for mystery and sensuality, evoking ancient trade routes and candlelit rooms. The name nods to as-Suli, one of chess's earliest masters and writers, whose treatises shaped the game's opening theory, a fitting namesake for a scent built on layered, deliberate moves rather than one obvious gesture. Scent Character Fresh: 30% (fig leaf, mandarin, bergamot) Resinous & Incense: 30% (myrrh, opoponax, incense) Sweet: 20% (ylang-ylang, tonka bean) Woody: 10% (amberwood) Floral: 10% (broom, ylang-ylang) Translation: a citrus-green opening softens into a smoky, resin-heavy heart, closer to temple incense than sweet gourmand. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot Heart: Broom, Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean Base: Incense, Opoponax, Amberwood, Myrrh Performance Longevity: Long-lasting. Expect 7+ hours of wear, typical of Mind Games' extrait concentration. Sillage: Moderate, noticeable up close without overwhelming a room. Projection: Assertive on application, settling closer to the skin after the first hour. Best Occasions & Season Best in cooler months. The resinous, incense-driven base feels most at home on fall and winter evenings, though the citrus-green opening keeps it wearable into spring. Suited to evening wear, date nights, and any occasion calling for a scent with presence and depth. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de Parfum Perfumer: Annick Ménardo House: Mind Games, an American niche fragrance house founded in 2022 by Alex and Mariana Shalbaf, built around chess as a lens for strategy and transformation, with ingredients sourced through a partnership with Symrise. Year: 2022 Try Before You Commit As-Suli's Diamond is currently offered as a full 3.4 oz / 100 ml bottle. If you'd like to try it before committing, check Venba's decant and sample listings for this fragrance or reach out. We're happy to help you find the right format. 100% Authentic Every fragrance sold on Venba is 100% authentic. Backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot, we offer free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is As-Suli's Diamond authentic Mind Games, not a dupe? Yes. Every bottle sold on Venba is a genuine, factory-sealed Mind Games product verified for authenticity, never counterfeit. Is this fragrance unisex? Yes. As-Suli's Diamond is designed and marketed as a unisex extrait de parfum. How long does it last on skin? As an extrait de parfum, expect roughly 7 or more hours of wear with moderate, close-to-skin sillage. What does the “As-Suli” name reference? It nods to chess's own strategic tradition, part of Mind Games' broader chess-inspired naming convention across the collection.