# Mind Games French Defense Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mind-games-french-defense

## Coded dupes

- [Alexandria Fragrances Defending Paris](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/alexandria-fragrances-defending-paris) — Stated by the maker; Source: [alexandriafragrances.com](https://alexandriafragrances.com/products/defending-paris) (2026-11-03)
- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Mind Games - French Defense for Unisex High Quality A++](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-mind-games-french-defense-for-unisex-high-quality-a) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/our-creation-of-mind-games-french-defense-for-unisex-high-quality-a-dupe) (2026-11-03)
- [The Dua Brand Cunning Defense  - Mind Games French Defense](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/the-dua-brand-cunning-defense-mind-games-french-defense) — Several independent sources; Source: [theduabrand.com](https://theduabrand.com/products/cunning-defense) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lorenzo-pazzaglia-cherry-ink) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Mimosa, Patchouli
- [Emil Élise Melting Lust](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/emil-elise-melting-lust) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Patchouli
- [Jeroboam Gozo](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jeroboam-gozo) — 79% overlap; Shared notes: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Saffron, Violet leaf
- [Houbigant Ambre Rubis](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/houbigant-ambre-rubis) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Cedarwood
- [Widian Luban](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/widian-luban) — 78% overlap
- [Parfums d'Elmar Kaya](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/parfums-d-elmar-kaya) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Amber
- [Electimuss Rhodanthe](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/electimuss-rhodanthe) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Patchouli, Saffron
- [Boadicea the Victorious Bodacious](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/boadicea-the-victorious-bodacious) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Cognac
- [Sospiro Maraschino](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/sospiro-maraschino) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Mimosa, Patchouli
- [Olfactive Studio Close Up](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/olfactive-studio-close-up) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Patchouli
- [The Nose Behind Royal Dubai](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-nose-behind-royal-dubai) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Patchouli
- [Lubin Upper Ten for Her](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lubin-upper-ten-for-her) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Amber

## 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).