Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Mind Games French Defense.
“inspired by French Defense by Mind Games.”
Source: alexandriafragrances.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Mind Games French Defense dupes: 3 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Mind Games French Defense: Alexandria Fragrances Defending Paris, Generic Perfumes Inspired Mind Games - French Defense for Unisex High Quality A++, The Dua Brand Cunning Defense - Mind Games French Defense. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink (82% note/accord overlap), Emil Élise Melting Lust (80%), Jeroboam Gozo (79%).
Coded dupes
- Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Mind Games French Defense.
“Inspired Mind Games - French Defense for Unisex High Quality A++”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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- Stated by the brand
Cunning Defense - Mind Games French Defense
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Mind Games French Defense.
“Cunning Defense - Mind Games French Defense”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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All Alexandria Fragrances codes · All Generic Perfumes codes · All The Dua Brand codes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
82% matchLorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink
7.5
Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2022
82% overlap
Shared notes: Amber, Mimosa, Patchouli
79% matchJeroboam Gozo
8.0
Jeroboam · 2019
79% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Saffron, Violet leaf
78% matchWidian Luban
7.5
Widian · 2023
78% overlap
77% matchBoadicea the Victorious Bodacious
8.5
Boadicea the Victorious · 2021
77% overlap
Shared notes: Amber, Cognac
76% matchOlfactive Studio Close Up
7.0
Olfactive Studio · 2016
76% overlap
Shared notes: Amber, Patchouli
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind Games French Defense | Original | No data | No data | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink | Similar original | 82% | Amber, Mimosa, Patchouli | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Emil Élise Melting Lust | Similar original | 80% | Amber, Patchouli | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Jeroboam Gozo | Similar original | 79% | Cedarwood, Patchouli, Saffron, Violet leaf | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Mind Games French Defense?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Mind Games French Defense: Alexandria Fragrances Defending Paris: stated by the maker; Generic Perfumes Inspired Mind Games - French Defense for Unisex High Quality A++: stated by the maker; The Dua Brand Cunning Defense - Mind Games French Defense: several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Mind Games French Defense?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink (82%). Shared notes: Amber, Mimosa, Patchouli. Other close alternatives: Emil Élise Melting Lust (80%), Jeroboam Gozo (79%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.