Mind Games Scholar’s Mate
Woody, aromatic, floral, powdery, and smoky.
Top Notes: Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Orris, Elemi, Pimento
Base Notes: Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Madagascar Vetiver, Cypriol
Scholar’s Mate opens with cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, and grapefruit for a sparkling aromatic-spiced effect before orris adds creamy powder through the center. Elemi and pimento keep the heart resinous and lively. Indian sandalwood and fig milk make the base smooth while Madagascar vetiver and cypriol introduce dry, smoky-earthy structure. The result feels composed and refined, balancing citrus, spice, iris, resin, creamy woods, fig milk, and smoke in a concentrated Extrait de Parfum.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit
- Heart
- Orris, Elemi, Pimento
- Base
- Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Vetiver Madagascar, Cypriol
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Mind Games
- 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
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Grapefruit
- Middle
- Orris, Elemi, Pimento
- Base
- Indian Sandalwood, Fig Milk, Vetiver Madagascar, Cypriol
Scent Profile
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.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
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.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
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. The result is refined and structured, suited to shoppers who want spice, iris, creamy woods, fig, and smoke balanced in a polished composition.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Mind Games is a luxury fragrance house built around the strategy, tension, and symbolism of chess. Its fragrances are presented as Extrait de Parfum compositions with explicit Top, Middle, and Drydown structures, pairing high-impact materials across woods, florals, fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, gourmand, musk, spice, and amber profiles. The collection works with established perfumers including Annick Menardo, Christelle Laprade, David Apel, and others, with each fragrance named after a move, piece, player, or concept from the game.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Mind Games Scholar’s Mate is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.