MIND GAMES 2025 EDT

U ££££ Acquired

Playmate

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MIND GAMES Playmate is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Playmate opens with Water Lily, Lemon, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. MIND GAMES's Playmate carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. A creamy, tropical, white floral dream for some, while others find it a musky, cloying nightmare. Definitely not a blind buy - sample this one on skin to see which side of the Playmate coin you land on.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Feminine
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
Playmate Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and heavy white floral, vanilla, and coconut accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings, especially in warm weather, as many reviewers noted how beautifully it performs in heat and humidity.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a sun-drenched escape, where bright Italian lemon cuts through an initial burst of dewy water lily. This quickly deepens into a lush, creamy heart of tiare flower, jasmine, and gardenia, all wrapped in a rich coconut embrace. The base settles into a warm, sensual blend of musk, amber, vanilla, and sandalwood, leaving a trail that's both tropical and subtly gourmand.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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