70 community ratings

Opera Mate

Name: Opera Mate
Brand: Mind Games

Perfumer: Christelle Laprade

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
70 ratings

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Mind Games Opera Mate is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent: caramel and cream with a spicy edge, set on a woody, slightly smoky base.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.0 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

83% 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

Labdanum

Grapefruit zest

Roasted chestnut

Heart notesfirst few hours

Vetiver Davana

Crème brûlée

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Caramel Suede Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Opera Mate smell like?

It opens with labdanum, grapefruit zest and roasted chestnut, the zest's brightness softened by the chestnut's warmth. At the heart, vetiver, davana and crème brûlée add a sweet, creamy note. The base of caramel, suede and sandalwood dries down into a resinous, leathery and faintly smoky sweetness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its dense sweetness and spicy warmth suit cooler weather best. It leans neither masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two. The Merchant Of Venice Venezia Essenza pour Homme and Yves Saint Laurent Babycat have a close profile.