{"title":"Game of Spades","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"game-of-spades-high-roller","title":"Game of Spades High Roller","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh Roller is a unisex oriental spicy fragrance from Jo Milano Paris, launched in 2025 — positioned as an inspired-by interpretation of Creed Aventus Absolu. The fragrance is offered in parfum concentration and has quickly gained traction in the community for delivering bold, confident performance at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is a bright, juicy blend of grapefruit, bergamot, and black currant that creates a crisp and energetic first impression. The heart introduces ginger, cinnamon, citron, and cardamom — a warmer and more aromatic facet that adds mild sweetness and spice. Unlike some Aventus DNA fragrances that lean dusty or mature, High Roller stays fresh and youthful with an almost cooling quality that makes it feel contemporary and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry-down is rich, masculine, and confident with patchouli and pepper notes that leave a lasting impression. Most wearers report an easy 8 to 10 hours longevity with perfect sillage, making this a genuine performer in terms of projection and staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity comparisons land squarely on Creed Aventus Absolu, with reviewers noting that High Roller delivers a fresher, less woody take on that DNA — sitting somewhere between the fruitiness of original Aventus and the deeper spice of Absolu. If you've been curious about the Aventus family but want something versatile enough for year-round wear with strong performance, a decant is the perfect way to see if this becomes your everyday powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Citron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Pink Pepper, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall, winter, and year-round wear. Evening events, date nights, casual wear. A bold oriental spicy with citrus brightness and strong projection that works for anyone who loves confident, compliment-getting fragrances with Aventus DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mwf-disclaimer\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px 20px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original bottle is not included with purchase. Midwest Fragrance rebottles the authentic \u0026amp; genuine fragrance into our smaller bottles, otherwise known as atomizers, decants or vials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Game of Spades","offers":[{"title":"2ml","offer_id":52305830347033,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":52305830379801,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":52305830412569,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":52416837157145,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20ml","offer_id":52416837189913,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":52305830445337,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":52416837222681,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1784\/4249\/files\/GOSHighRollerWhite.webp?v=1777478273"},{"product_id":"game-of-spades-opal","title":"Game of Spades Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpal is part of Jo Milano Paris' Diamond Series collection, launched during the 2020s as a floral-fruity fragrance for women and men. Marketed as inspired by Louis Vuitton's Lovers, Opal delivers an accessible take on the fruity-floral-woody genre with surprisingly robust performance for its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is bright and immediately inviting: pear, raspberry, bergamot, and lemon arrive together in a sparkling citrus-fruit burst. The heart unfolds with luxurious rose, jasmine, and peony accented by subtle green and spicy tones — a refined floral accord that keeps Opal from veering too sweet or juvenile. The fragrance is extremely warm, very woody, and develops a creamy character as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base brings musk, amber, sandalwood, and cedar — a smooth, sensual foundation that enhances longevity. Opal is very powerful and one of the strongest in the Game of Spades line, with good projection and longevity for a parfum concentration. Most wearers report 6 to 8+ hours on skin with above-average sillage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity comparisons most frequently land on Louis Vuitton Lovers, with reviewers noting the similarity in DNA while praising Opal's performance at a fraction of the price. The opening may feel understated at first, but the fragrance rewards patience — the more you wear it, the more it reveals its warm, creamy complexity. If you're curious about a fruity-floral with serious woody depth and compliment-worthy projection, a decant lets you experience exactly why this has become a favorite in the Game of Spades lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Pear, Raspberry, Bergamot, Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: Peony, Jasmine, Rose, Green Notes, Spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring, fall, and winter. Date nights, evening wear, special occasions. A warm, woody floral-fruity with exceptional projection and longevity that works beautifully in cooler weather and draws compliments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mwf-disclaimer\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px 20px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original bottle is not included with purchase. Midwest Fragrance rebottles the authentic \u0026amp; genuine fragrance into our smaller bottles, otherwise known as atomizers, decants or vials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Game of Spades","offers":[{"title":"2ml","offer_id":52305846894873,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":52305846927641,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":52305846960409,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":52416837255449,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20ml","offer_id":52416837288217,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":52305846993177,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":52416837320985,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1784\/4249\/files\/GOSOpalWhite.webp?v=1777479320"},{"product_id":"game-of-spades-wildcard","title":"Game of Spades Wildcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildcard is Game of Spades' most popular release, launched in 2022 by Jo Milano Paris — the perfumer is undisclosed. This is the house's most popular fragrance for a good reason, designed as an accessible alternative to Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street with a modern unisex composition that leans slightly masculine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with floral, citrus, and apple up top — bergamot and coriander provide bright, slightly herbaceous energy, while the floral accord keeps things clean and wearable. The scent evolves to a comforting sweet ambroxan, vanilla, and tonka bean in the dry down, creating what many reviewers describe as a fresh laundry or clean linen vibe with depth. The apple note is present early but doesn't dominate the later stages, letting the woody-amber base take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity clocks in at 7–9 hours with moderate to strong projection, and multiple reviewers note Wildcard performs stronger and lasts longer than the original Lafayette Street. The parfum concentration delivers all-day presence without overwhelming, settling into a warm, slightly sweet skin scent that wears close but persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect comparisons to Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street show Wildcard is impressively close — some note it performs even better than the original, which is known for lighter performance. If you've been curious about the Lafayette Street profile but hesitant about the price point, or if you want a clean, modern woody-floral with genuine versatility and compliment-appeal, a decant of Wildcard is the smart move to experience this widely loved scent DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Bergamot, Flowers, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: Apple, Ambroxan, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Ambergris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring, summer, and fall. Everyday wear, office, casual settings, date nights. A clean, woody-floral with laundry-fresh appeal and all-day longevity that works equally well for men and women seeking a versatile, crowd-pleasing signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mwf-disclaimer\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px 20px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original bottle is not included with purchase. Midwest Fragrance rebottles the authentic \u0026amp; genuine fragrance into our smaller bottles, otherwise known as atomizers, decants or vials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Game of Spades","offers":[{"title":"2ml","offer_id":52410376749337,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":52410376782105,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":52410376814873,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":52416930218265,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20ml","offer_id":52416930251033,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":52410376847641,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":52416930283801,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1784\/4249\/files\/GOSWildcardWhite.webp?v=1779202612"},{"product_id":"game-of-spades-full-house","title":"Game of Spades Full-House","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull-House is Jo Milano Paris's citrus-aromatic entry in their Game of Spades collection, launched in 2024 and widely recognized as the house's interpretation of Louis Vuitton's Imagination — a clean, soapy, tea-scented fragrance built for versatility and refined everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is bright and sparkling: citron, Calabrian bergamot, and Sicilian orange arrive with a crisp, clean citrus burst that feels genuinely fresh and uplifting. As it settles, the heart unfolds into Nigerian ginger, Tunisian neroli, and Ceylon cinnamon — a spiced floral-citrus accord that gives Full-House its polished, almost soapy character. The ginger adds warmth without going culinary, and the neroli keeps the composition airy and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base brings Chinese black tea, ambroxan, guaiac wood, and olibanum — a warm, woody-incense foundation with subtle smokiness and a clean musk backbone. Reviewers consistently report around 6 hours on skin with moderate projection in the first hour, then settling close to skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity comparisons land squarely on Louis Vuitton Imagination — reviewers place Full-House at about 85% accuracy to the original, with the same clean, expensive-soap vibe at a fraction of the price. If you've been curious about the Imagination DNA but don't want to commit to the luxury price tag, a decant of Full-House is the smartest way to explore this refined, modern aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Citron, Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: Nigerian Ginger, Tunisian Neroli, Ceylon Cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Chinese Black Tea, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Olibanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring, summer, and fall. Office wear, casual settings, everyday rotation. A clean, citrus-aromatic with a soapy-tea character that wears polished and refined — ideal for those who love modern, minimalist compositions with broad appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mwf-disclaimer\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px 20px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original bottle is not included with purchase. 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