Fragrances inspired by Counterplay Eau de Parfum
The original
Counterplay
MIND GAMES
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Counterplay
- Counter Melon Play - 2570
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Melon
The main difference
Adds banana and guava, drops almond blossom and basil
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds banana and guava, drops anise and bergamot
What they share
Shares 2 of its 20 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blackberry and hibiscus, drops banana and guava
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Melon, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds caramel and citron, drops banana and guava
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds apricot and jasmine, drops banana and guava
What they share
Shares 1 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cedar, drops banana and guava
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Osmanthus
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops banana and guava
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by MIND GAMES. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.