# Mind Games Ruy Lopez Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mind-games-ruy-lopez

## Coded dupes

- [The Dua Brand Black Cherry Opening - Mind Games Ruy Lopez](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/the-dua-brand-black-cherry-opening-mind-games-ruy-lopez) — Several independent sources; Source: [theduabrand.com](https://theduabrand.com/products/black-cherry-opening) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

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

- [Grès Pièce Unique](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/gres-piece-unique) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Davana, Patchouli
- [Floraïku I Dream of Paris](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/floraiku-i-dream-of-paris) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Davana
- [Byredo Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/byredo-black-saffron-eau-de-parfum) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Rose
- [Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle-le-parfum-de-therese) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Patchouli, Rose
- [Room 1015 Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/room-1015-cherry-punk-eau-de-parfum) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Patchouli
- [bdk Parfums Ambre Safrano](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bdk-parfums-ambre-safrano) — 76% overlap
- [Laura Biagiotti Uva Dulcis](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/laura-biagiotti-uva-dulcis) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Rose
- [Paris Corner Mysterium](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/paris-corner-mysterium) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Patchouli, Rose
- [Daniel Josier Green Leather](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/daniel-josier-green-leather) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Leather
- [Byredo Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/byredo-bibliotheque-eau-de-parfum) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Patchouli
- [Masque I-III Russian Tea](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/masque-i-iii-russian-tea) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Black tea, Leather
- [Atelier Cologne Gold Leather](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/atelier-cologne-gold-leather) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Davana, Leather

## Comparison

| 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) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Mind Games Ruy Lopez?

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.

### Which perfume smells closest to Mind Games Ruy Lopez?

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%).

## 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).