The Perfume Library

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Blockade

8.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Blockade is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and ginger, turns fruity-green with mango and tomato leaf, and settles on suede and oud. The top is Calabrian bergamot, ginger and Madagascan pink pepper, with mango skin and tomato leaf adding a fruity, green edge. In the heart, star anise and lavender bring a spicy coolness, softened by mango blossom and cyclamen. The base of suede, oud, Ambrostar and patchouli is woody and slightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen, and suits daily wear and leisure, with business close behind. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Queening

8.0

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games Queening is a feminine perfume where vanilla, coconut and apple meet in a sweet, creamy floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and many voters call it feminine and modern. The notes read as one whole: iris and cotton set a powdery, clean base, while apple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, rum and saffron push that sweetness towards the gourmand, and sandalwood and musk leave a soft trail behind. Lattafa Yara and O-Twist Golden Notes have a close profile.

The Forward

7.9

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

J'Adoube

8.0

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games J'Adoube is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a floral, sweet and leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters pick spring and fall. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, with modern also standing out, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Madagascan mandarin orange and red currant give a bright, slightly tart start. In the heart, pomegranate and Damask rose add a floral sweetness. The base of leather, Sulawesi patchouli, benzoin and Ambrostar settles into a spicy, soft, leathery ground. Mancera Roses Greedy and Byredo Lil Fleur have a close profile.

Mentor

8.2

Mind Games · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Mentor is a unisex scent that ties a fruity, gourmand sweetness to a spicy, resinous woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights in the cooler months best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear sits well behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine, and many call it modern. It opens with plum, Italian lemon and salted caramel, a tart fruit set against sweet caramel. Amber, coffee and blackcurrant liqueur then deepen the heart. White oud, sandalwood and tonka bean leave a warm, sweet woodiness at the base. Welton L'Amour Absolu and Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud have a close profile.

Grand Master

7.9

Mind Games · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Grand Master is a floral-gourmand unisex scent built around peony, rose water and Kona coffee, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The top holds peony, blackcurrant and rose water; in the heart, Kona coffee, Rosa centifolia and violet deepen the floral side with a roasted edge. The base of ebony, panettone, frankincense and myrrh settles it into a sweet, creamy, resinous finish. Spicy, woody and smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy, drying it slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Master of Tactics and Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals.

Gambit

7.3

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

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. 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.

Ruy Lopez

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

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. 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.

Lionora

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Lionora is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though office and evening get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. Madagascan ginger, apricot and passion fruit give it a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, freesia, osmanthus and tuberose absolute add a soft floral layer, while iced tea brings a light coolness. Sandalwood and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, sweet base.

Sissa

7.1

Mind Games · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mind Games Sissa is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. It reads more feminine to the largest share of voters, though many also call it modern or masculine. It opens with coumarin, black sesame and ambrette seed. The heart brings jasmine sambac, roasted tonka bean and milk, and the base settles on labdanum absolute, musk and Bourbon vanilla. The result is sweet, creamy and powdery, with a spicy, smoky shadow behind it.

Double Attack

7.0

Mind Games · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mind Games Double Attack is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex fragrance with a clear gourmand side, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, orange bitters and pimento for a spicy start. In the heart, Madagascan cinnamon, agave and geranium bring the sweetness forward. The base is dominated by Bourbon vanilla and dark chocolate, while Bourbon vetiver and Indian sandalwood settle it onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as clearly one or the other. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme and Dior Vanilla Diorama have a close profile.

Gardez

7.5

Mind Games · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games Gardez is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral side against a leathery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while leisure, night out and evening are chosen in near-equal measure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. It opens fruity with blackberry leaf and apricot. Orris root, jasmine sambac, blackcurrant and rosewood add a powdery, floral depth to that sweetness. In the base, cedarwood and leather build a woody, leathery footing, and popcorn adds a soft gourmand note. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum) and Nishane Hundred Silent Ways X have a close profile.

Prodigy

7.9

Mind Games · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mind Games Prodigy is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that puts cinnamon, rose milk and milk coffee up front, resting on vanilla and blond woods. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it makes itself known where it is sprayed. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share. Night out and evening are the most named occasions. It reads modern and feminine for most voters, with fewer calling it masculine. The top has cinnamon, rose milk and bergamot: the cinnamon brings spicy warmth, the rose milk a creamy floral note. In the heart, milk coffee, patchouli and longoza push it toward a sweet, gourmand character. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and blond woods softens it into a smooth woody finish. Bond No. 9 Saks New Orleans and Zadig & Voltaire Zadig have a close profile.

En Prise

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games En Prise is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance, its fruity sweetness balanced by spice and a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter trailing behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for evenings out and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and orange, while saffron and Madagascan ginger add spice. Sugar and blackcurrant bring sweetness at the heart. Moss, Madagascan vetiver and cedarwood settle into a dry, woody base.

Checkmate

7.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Checkmate is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens fruity and lightly sweet, then settles into a spicy, tobacco-tinged base. It opens with red currant, champagne and davana, a bright and slightly sweet start. The heart is floral, built on May rose, Rosa centifolia, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Bourbon tobacco, patchouli and tree moss form a soft but full base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though many also see it as modern, so it reads as unisex in practice.

Counterplay

8.1

Mind Games · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Counterplay is a fresh, fruity-floral unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it is also chosen for evenings and nights out. Voters call it modern, sitting somewhere between feminine and masculine. The top opens with guava, banana and melon, a sweet, fresh fruit start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, osmanthus and orange blossom pull it towards a creamy floral. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and pink pepper sets that sweetness on a woody footing.

Caïssa

6.6

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Caïssa opens with pink pepper, cardamom and black liquorice, moves into a jasmine and gardenia floral heart and settles on cocoa and musk: a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen least. It is favoured for leisure time and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The opening pairs spicy pepper and cardamom with the sweet, gourmand touch of liquorice and bread. The heart brings ylang-ylang, tubeliane, jasmine and white gardenia in a creamy floral layer. Cocoa and musk soften and sweeten the base. Overall it reads fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Castling

7.4

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mind Games Castling is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a floral, creamy skin-like base, and it suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, fleur de sel and fig leaf give it a clean, lightly salty, green start. In the heart, lotus, freesia and iris add a soft floral note. The base of musk, Indian sandalwood, vanilla wood and Madagascan vetiver sets a woody, creamy ground, with a slight lean towards sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, with modern close behind. Etro Udaipur and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

As-Suli's Diamond

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mind Games As-Suli's Diamond is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, woody base, and it suits relaxed leisure wear best. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and Madagascan mandarin orange, which read green and bright. The heart of broom, tonka bean and Madagascan ylang-ylang adds a soft floral sweetness. The base of myrrh, frankincense, amberwood and opoponax settles into a warm, resinous, spicy-woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and night-out wear, though it works in every season. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, with a fair share also calling it modern or feminine.

Kingside

8.0

Mind Games · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games Kingside is a gourmand, floral unisex scent that opens with grapefruit zest, pistachio cream and cardamom and sweetens into vanilla and tonka. The opening pairs the brightness of grapefruit zest with cardamom spice and pistachio cream. In the heart, rum, pink peony and hazelnut flower bring out its floral and fruity side. The base of tonka bean absolute, almond milk, Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla settles creamy, powdery and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and very few choose summer. Evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. On character, feminine and modern are tied, with masculine a little behind.

Vieri

7.3

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Vieri is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, hardened by leather, wood and spice. Most voters recommend Vieri for spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters most often call its character masculine, with modern next. Lemon, neroli, juniper berry and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy feel. Suede, leather and gaiac wood set that against a soft but leathery base. Green and fruity touches run through it, while lavender and pink pepper stay in the background. Elysium Noir and Solo Cedro have a close profile.

Scholar's Mate

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mind Games Scholar's Mate is a unisex scent that sets a bright, spicy opening of grapefruit and cardamom against a woody base of Indian sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and autumn, and it is carried comfortably in summer too. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with the office close behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with grapefruit, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon leaf. Elemi resin, orris root and pimento bring a powdery, green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Madagascan vetiver, cypriol and fig milk settles the scent into something woody and soft.

Opera Mate

7.8

Mind Games · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

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