MIND GAMES 2022 Extrait

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Scholar’s Mate

by Christelle Laprade

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MIND GAMES Scholar’s Mate is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christelle Laprade. Scholar’s Mate opens with Cinnamon Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Chili, Iris, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Fig. MIND GAMES's Scholar’s Mate carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is divisive: some find it a gorgeous, refined sandalwood with a figgy twist, others dismiss it as an overpriced, underperforming Santal 33 clone. Try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Scholar’s 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and versatile, clean profile make it excellent for office wear and casual outings. While some find it suitable for date nights, its performance isn't strong enough for formal events or sports.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Cinnamon bark Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil from Cinnamon Leaf
  • Cinnamon bark Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil from Cinnamon Leaf
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Scholar's Mate opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of grapefruit and cardamom, spiced by a subtle warmth from cinnamon leaf. This bright introduction soon mellows into an intriguing heart where powdery iris meets a gentle, peppery kick of chili and the balsamic touch of elemi. The fragrance settles into a smooth, creamy base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, underscored by the unique, dry warmth of cypriol and a sweet, green whisper of fig.

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