171 community ratings

Gambit

Name: Gambit
Brand: Mind Games

Perfumer: Carlos Viñals

2023MenClassic

7.3/ 10

Community score
171 ratings

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Mind Games Gambit is a men's fragrance led by petitgrain, clove and lavender, with a fresh, green, spicy character resting on a woody base.

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How does it perform?

From 153 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Petitgrain Clove Lavender

Heart notesfirst few hours

Mimosa absolute

Cardamom

Madagascan geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Ambrostar

Sandalwood Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Gambit smell like?

Gambit's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It is said to sit most easily in leisure, office and daily use; most voters find it masculine, with some calling it classic or modern.

The top notes of petitgrain, clove and lavender give a fresh, green, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, mimosa absolute, cardamom and Madagascan geranium add a floral, sweet softness. The base of Ambrostar, sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli settles it into a warm, woody finish. Costume National Scent and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.