Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Mind Games Ruy Lopez: The Dua Brand Black Cherry Opening - Mind Games Ruy Lopez. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Grès Pièce Unique (77% note/accord overlap), Floraïku I Dream of Paris (77%), Byredo Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum) (77%).
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Mind Games Ruy Lopez.
“Black Cherry Opening - Mind Games Ruy Lopez”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
77% matchEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000
77% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Rose
75% matchParis Corner · 2025
75% overlap
Shared notes: Leather, Patchouli, Rose
75% matchByredo · 2017
75% overlap
Shared notes: Leather, Patchouli
75% matchMasque · 2014
75% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Black tea, Leather
75% matchAtelier Cologne · 2013
75% overlap
Shared notes: Davana, Leather
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind Games Ruy Lopez | Original | No data | No data | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Grès Pièce Unique | Similar original | 77% | Black pepper, Davana, Patchouli | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Floraïku I Dream of Paris | Similar original | 77% | Davana | 8.0/10 (10+ votes) | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) |
| Byredo Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 77% | Leather, Rose | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Mind Games Ruy Lopez: The Dua Brand Black Cherry Opening - Mind Games Ruy Lopez: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Grès Pièce Unique (77%). Shared notes: Black pepper, Davana, Patchouli. Other close alternatives: Floraïku I Dream of Paris (77%), Byredo Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum) (77%).
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.
