Mind Games Ruy Lopez Extrait

Description

Mind Games Ruy Lopez Extrait is a spicy amber extrait de parfum from perfumer Christelle Laprade, named for one of the oldest and most-studied openings in chess, a fitting name for a scent built on classic, well-worn materials handled with real intent. Cherry, black pepper, and black tea open into a heart of rum, davana, and rose, before a base of leather, oak, and patchouli settles it into something dark and grounded. It reads confident and a little brooding rather than sweet.

Scent Character

• Woody: 23%
• Leather: 23%
• Floral: 22%
• Sweet: 11%
• Spicy: 11%
• Fresh: 10%

Translation: A leather-and-oak fragrance at its core rather than an oud. The cherry and rum keep it from feeling austere, and the rose heart adds warmth without turning it floral.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Cherry, Black Pepper, Black Tea

Heart: Rum, Davana, Rose

Base: Leather, Oak, Patchouli

Performance

Longevity: Long-lasting, 6–8+ hours is typical.

Sillage: Strong, projects well.

Projection: The cherry-tea opening is bright and noticeable, then it settles into a darker, closer leather-oak base.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter, for evenings, nights out, and special occasions where a darker, leather-forward scent fits.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Perfumer: Christelle Laprade

House: Mind Games

Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to the full 3.4 oz bottle? Try Ruy Lopez as a 1 mL sample ($6.99), a 5 mL decant ($32.99), or a 10 mL decant ($52.99) before stepping up to the retail bottle ($299.99).

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FAQ

Does Ruy Lopez contain real oud?
No. The depth comes from leather, oak, and patchouli rather than agarwood.

What does Ruy Lopez smell like in one line?
Black tea and cherry over rose, leather, and oakwood.

How long does it last?
Long-lasting with strong sillage: 6–8+ hours is typical.

What's the best way to try it?
A 1 mL or 5 mL sample captures the full cherry-to-leather development.