MIND GAMES 2024 Extrait

U ££££ Acquired

Opera Mate

by Christelle Laprade

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MIND GAMES Opera Mate is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Christelle Laprade. Opera Mate opens with Chestnut, Grapefruit, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Davana, Crème Brûlée, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Suede and Caramel. MIND GAMES's Opera Mate carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Opera Mate is a proper love-it-or-hate-it gourmand, smelling either like a luxurious roasted chestnut dessert or a hamster cage. It's a divisive, complex scent that demands a test drive before committing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Bold
  • Elegant
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Opera Mate Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its gourmand sweetness, make it less suitable for the office. It excels in colder weather and is often described as festive and cosy, perfect for dates, casual outings, or even a daring formal choice.

About

Opens with an intriguing, slightly sharp grapefruit zest quickly giving way to a rich, warm roasted chestnut. As it settles, a creamy crème brûlée note emerges, laced with an almost boozy davana, before finally resting on a comforting, velvety base of caramel and soft suede. It's a sweet, woody, and unexpectedly complex gourmand experience.

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Where to buy

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