Mind Games
Counterplay Mind Games
Inspired by the scent of a perfectly ripe cantaloupe on a sunlit summer afternoon, Counterplay is designed to disrupt the mundane and seize the momentum. The fragrance opens with a burst of happy juiciness featuring melon as the main ingredient, complemented by tropical guava and banana notes that evoke a sense of joy. At its heart, a sophisticated floral bouquet unfolds with honeyed osmanthus and creamy ylang-ylang, adding layers of warmth and textural richness to the juicy opening. The composition settles into a dynamic and sophisticated dry-down where earthy patchouli and smooth sandalwood create balance, enhanced by pink pepper for subtle spice. This online-exclusive fragrance represents the strategic complexity and layered moves of chess, offering a modern interpretation of fruity-floral perfumery with lasting sophistication.
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Accords
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From the encyclopedia
- One of 28 Mind Games fragrances in the encyclopedia
OurScent readers
Performance
Longevity
moderate
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Sillage
strong
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Audience & value
Gender
unisex
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Price value
ok
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Where it works
Climate
hot humid and mediterranean
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Season
spring and summer
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How it lasts in our climate
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OurScent’s verdict
Suits you if
- you like a scent that is noticed
- you want something fresh for summer heat
- you live somewhere hot and humid
May not suit you if
- you spend the day in a closed office or a crowd
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Who made it
The perfumer
Christelle Laprade
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Questions about Counterplay
- Does Counterplay last in the heat?
- Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “moderate”, and it suits hot, humid weather and mild weather.
- Who is Counterplay for, and in which season?
- The house makes it for men and women. From its accords, we estimate it is best in spring and summer.
