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Mind Games Scholar’s Mate fragrance bottle
Mind Games

Mind Games Scholar’s Mate

$395.00
Bottle size 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz

Mind Games Scholar’s Mate is a woody aromatic floral Extrait de Parfum that layers bright spice and citrus over powdery orris, smoky woods, fig milk, and vetiver.

Top notes: Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit.

Heart notes: Orris, Elemi, Pimento.

Base notes: Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Vetiver Madagascar, Cypriol.

Scholar’s Mate opens with cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, and grapefruit for a sparkling aromatic-spiced start. Orris brings a powdery softness while elemi and pimento keep the heart lively and resinous. Indian sandalwood and fig milk make the base creamy as vetiver and cypriol add dry smoky-earthy structure. The result feels polished and composed, balancing brightness, powder, woods, and subtle smoke.

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Scent Pyramid

Top
Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit
Heart
Orris, Elemi, Pimento
Base
Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Vetiver Madagascar, Cypriol

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About the Fragrance

Scholar’s Mate is a current Mind Games Artisan Collection Extrait de Parfum composed by Christelle Laprade. Cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, and grapefruit lead into orris, elemi, and pimento before Indian sandalwood, fig milk, Madagascar vetiver, and cypriol form the base. The result balances citrus spice, powder, creaminess, dry woods, and subtle smoke.

Quick Facts

Brand
Mystic Store
Perfumer
Christelle Laprade
Concentration
Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance family
Woody Aromatic Floral
Expected wear
Extended
Projection
Moderate
Strength
Strong
Scent profile
Woody, Aromatic, Floral, Powdery, Smoky
Full bottle size
100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
Availability
Available

Production Status

Production status
In Production

Notes & Composition

Top
Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit
Middle
Orris, Elemi, Pimento
Base
Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Vetiver Madagascar, Cypriol

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Woody, Aromatic, Floral, Powdery, Smoky

Floral notes are softened by a powdery texture, giving the fragrance a smoother and more polished character.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring
Best for
Everyday, Work, Date Night
Day / night
Day, Night
Mood
Refined, Focused, Smooth

Warm amber and spice facets give Mind Games Scholar’s Mate a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its refined, focused, smooth character suits everyday, work, date night.

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Summary

Mind Games Scholar’s Mate is a woody-aromatic floral Extrait de Parfum that opens with cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, and grapefruit for a sparkling citrus-spice effect. Orris softens the heart with powdery elegance while elemi and pimento keep the composition resinous and lively. Indian sandalwood and fig milk make the base creamy, while Madagascar vetiver and cypriol add earthy, smoky dryness. Composed by Christelle Laprade and still part of the current Artisan collection, Scholar’s Mate feels refined and structured rather than overtly sweet. Its long wear and balanced projection suit fall through spring, work, date nights, and polished social settings where creamy woods and spice fit.

About the Brand

Mind Games is a luxury niche fragrance house built around the strategy, tension, and symbolism of chess. Its genderless Extraits de Parfum are structured as calculated olfactory moves, with master perfumers using distinctive ingredients and contrasting accords to create bold, high-impact compositions. The house organizes scents into collections including Artisan and Soulmate, spanning fruity, woody, floral, amber, gourmand, leather, aromatic, and incense directions. Product storytelling connects each fragrance to ideas of strategy, confidence, risk, transformation, and play, giving the line a recognizable conceptual framework without limiting it to one scent family.

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