Is Perfume Parlour Counter Melon Play - 2570 a dupe of MIND GAMES Counterplay?

Counterplay EDP

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Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Counterplay EDP A Counter Melon Play - 2570 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

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

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Patchouli

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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