French Defense EDP

MIND GAMES by Christelle Laprade Original

65%

Defending Paris EDP

Alexandria UK Dupe

Comparison

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French Defense EDP MIND GAMES · 2023 U Original

Defending Paris EDP Alexandria UK U Dupe

Top

Cherry

Violet Leaf

Chamomile

Heart

Rose

Geranium

Mimosa

Base

Amber

Blond Woods

Cedar

Top

Cherry

Amber

Ozonic Notes

Heart

Rose

Mint

Herbal

Base

Musk

Woody

Gourmand

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French Defense EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£

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Our Verdict - French Defense EDP

This one is a divisive, boozy cherry. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of refined fruit, others smell glorified air freshener or cough syrup. Don't blind buy; you'll either love it or furiously scrub it off.

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Our Verdict - Defending Paris EDP

Defending Paris dupes Mind Games' niche French Defense, chasing its boozy cherry-amber opening and rose-mint heart. It is sweeter and simpler than the original's unconventional, more experimental composition, with a shorter dry-down, but a wearable unisex take on the cherry-rose-woods genre at a fraction of the price.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

French Defense EDP

Defending Paris EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cherry 46% vs 44%

Only in French Defense

Violet Leaf 28% Chamomile 25%

Only in Defending Paris

Amber 32% Ozonic Notes 24%

Shared Notes

Rose 38% vs 43%

Only in French Defense

Geranium 31% Mimosa 31%

Only in Defending Paris

Mint 30% Herbal 26%

Only in French Defense

Amber 37% Blond Woods 34% Cedar 28%

Only in Defending Paris

Woody 38% Musk 33% Gourmand 29%

Accords

French Defense Defending Paris

100%

Cherry

90%

Amber

50%

69%

Sweet

65%

Rose

Fruity

65%

64%

Woody

35%

54%

Ozonic

52%

Powdery

51%

Floral

50%

Herbal

49%

Aromatic

Cherry

100%

Amber shared

90%

50%

Sweet

69%

Rose

65%

Fruity

65%

Woody shared

64%

35%

Ozonic

54%

Powdery

52%

Floral shared

51%

50%

Herbal

50%

Aromatic

49%

Performance

French Defense Defending Paris

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

French Defense

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong projection and rich cherry-amber profile, French Defense is best kept for nights out, special occasions, and date nights. Its potent nature isn't suited for an office environment, but it can work casually in cooler weather if applied lightly.

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