146 community ratings

Ruy Lopez

Name: Ruy Lopez
Brand: Mind Games

Perfumer: Christelle Laprade

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
146 ratings

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Mind Games Ruy Lopez is a smoky unisex fragrance that wraps leather and wood in floral, fruity and spicy touches, and it suits fall and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 120 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.7 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oak wood Bay leaf Leather Black tea Rose Black cherry Patchouli Davana Black pepper

Black plum

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leathery

What does Ruy Lopez smell like?

Oak wood, leather and black pepper give the scent a dry, smoky spine. Black cherry and black plum soften that edge with a sweet, fruity tone, while rose adds a floral side. Bay leaf brings a green freshness, and black tea and patchouli keep the blend dark and earthy.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Ex Idolo Lucid Dream and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.