Mind Games · 2023
Ruy Lopez Extrait
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 47 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
spicy
sweet
confident
What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, YouTube and TikTok, updated 25 Oct 2026: 52 describe how long it lasts, 47 how far it projects and 6 how it smells. Most other posts only name Ruy Lopez.
How long it lasts52 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects47 people
Projection varies
about half say it projects moderately
about half say it projects strongly
In words
No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about half say it projects strongly.
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Creators on Ruy Lopez4 videos
Summary in words
Mind Games Ruy Lopez: what people say about it.
Worn by everyone.
Mixed reports on wear time (52 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Projection varies (47 people): No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about half say it projects strongly.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 70+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think Dark cherry and black pepper, rum-soaked leather: that is Mind Games Ruy Lopez. It opens with cherry, black pepper and black tea, moves into rum, davana and rose and settles on leather, oak and patchouli. It reads unisex.
This extrait de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. A good pick for nights out. Released in 2023.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room. Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something spicy and sweet for nights out.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike fruity fragrances.
Around $395.
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Concentration
Extrait
Occasion
Night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
Mind Games is a luxury niche house built around a chess concept, every fragrance is named after a chess move, opening or piece (Kingside, Gambit, Check Please, J'adoube, Opera Mate). The compositions are heavily gourmand, wearing warm and sweet on skin. The 19 live pieces on Scendira average .93 and are overwhelmingly unisex (17 of 19). Family split: Gourmand (10), Fresh (5), Floral (2), Spicy (1), Fruity (1). This is serious-niche pricing: $309.18-$475 (average $400). Standout live pieces: Kingside ($475,.27, creamy pistachio dessert with spiced citrus and rum), Gambit ($395,.23, fresh lavender tea with green herbs), Check Please ($395,.18, warm nougat and roasted nuts with sweet vanilla), J'adoube ($395,.18, bright red fruit and rose with leathery warmth) and Opera Mate ($395,.17, caramel crème brûlée with smoky nut warmth). Concept luxury for the serious-niche shopper.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Dark cherry and black pepper, rum-soaked leather. It opens with cherry, black pepper and black tea, moves into rum, davana and rose and settles on leather, oak and patchouli.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
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