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Ruy Lopez by Mind Games

Men Women 2023

Description

Ruy Lopez by Mind Games is an olfactive fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, this composition is signed by nose Christelle Laprade. Its olfactive pyramid unfolds with cherry, black pepper and black tea in the top notes; rum, angelica and rose in the heart; and leather, oak and patchouli in the base.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 32%
  • Spring 24%
  • Summer 6.7%
  • Autumn 38%
  • Day 41%
  • Night 59%

Key notes

Community

206 votes

  • Positive 68%
  • Negative 17%
  • Neutral 16%
positive reviews 206 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

The olfactory pyramid

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

687 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

223 votes

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Leading answer Night

118 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Ruy Lopez

Main accord woody Year 2023 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Christelle Laprade

Ruy Lopez by Mind Games is an olfactive fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, this composition is signed by nose Christelle Laprade. Its olfactive pyramid unfolds with cherry, black pepper and black tea in the top notes; rum, angelica and rose in the heart; and leather, oak and patchouli in the base.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

70 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

73 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

92 votes

Value perception

Leading answer A little expensive

81 votes

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  1. Ebustamante30

    I tried the Discovery Set and, in my opinion, they are some of the brand’s finest. The scent is fascinating, and those who say they resemble ‘The Noir 29’ are right: they hit that exact concept. You’d need a very experienced nose to spot differences if tested together. However, wearing them dry reveals distinct nuances. ‘Ruy Lopez’ stands out more in the opening thanks to its cherry note; the aroma becomes sweeter, yet not cloying, but rather darker and more mysterious. Although the cherry intensity fades, the fragrance’s longevity remains intact. I believe, with the help of the declared rum, the scent feels nothing like alcohol. I also detect no leather notes whatsoever. Cherry, Rose, Herbal. ‘The Noir’ feels fresher and more herbal; as it dries down, a rose note emerges (I’m unsure where it comes from, as it’s not listed). Fresh, Rose, Herbal. ‘Ekos Alma’ feels more incense-like, cool, and aromatic in the opening. As it dries, a rose appears; whereas in the previous two I sense a red rose, here it is a pink rose, yet not for that reason feminine. Incense, Rose, Herbal. As I mentioned, smelling them separately makes it very difficult to distinguish one from the other. Scent: 9.5. Longevity: 9. Sillage/Projection: 9. Originality: 6.8. Value: 7.