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Counterplay Eau de Parfum bottle Counterplay EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Counter Melon Play - 2570 Eau de Parfum bottle Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Counterplay EDP
Counterplay offers a refined interplay of fresh green and warm woody elements, making it a versatile choice for those seeking a modern unisex scent.
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Our Verdict - Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP
Counter Melon Play captures Mind Games' Counterplay melon-osmanthus-patchouli signature with a genuinely distinctive fruity opening, but the extrait-level richness and longevity of the niche original are inevitably diluted.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Counterplay EDP
Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Melon 37% vs 40%
Guava 33% vs 33%
Banana 28% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 37% vs 38%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 30%
Orange Blossom 30% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 38% vs 32%
Patchouli 33% vs 40%
Pink Pepper 27% vs 28%

Accords

Counterplay Counter Melon Play - 2570
90%
Woody
45%
Fruity
80%
30%
Floral
60%
50%
Green
40%
Amber
Tropical
40%
Woody shared
90%
45%
80%
Floral shared
30%
60%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Counterplay Counter Melon Play - 2570
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Counterplay

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Counterplay's woody and spicy accords suit the cool, cozy weather of fall and winter. However, its lighter elements like green notes also adapt well to spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The moderate projection and versatile nature make Counterplay suitable for office settings and casual or date scenarios. Its refined character suits formal occasions but is less ideal for sports.

Counter Melon Play - 2570

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The juicy melon-floral profile is a warm-weather signature, feeling out of place in cold winter months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

The playful, unconventional fruity-floral character suits casual days and relaxed dates over formal or office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Counterplay EDP
Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP
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