Counterplay
Counterplay by Mind Games is an unisex extrait de parfum from 2022 in the luxury price tier. It opens with melon, guava and banana, moves into osmanthus, ylang-ylang and orange blossom and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli and pink pepper. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Melon Soft, watery sweetness. Often paired with aquatics.
- Guava Tropical, tart and faintly funky. Sharper than mango.
- Banana Creamy and slightly solventy. Easy to overdo and rarely subtle.
Heart
- Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
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