Mind Games Ruy Lopez: released in 2023, woody, leather and cherry, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mind Games Ruy Lopez dupe we found is Montale Infinity — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mind Games Ruy Lopez dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mind Games Ruy Lopez | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montale Infinity | 82% | about $45* (+29%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes His Confession | 78% | about $20* (−43%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Alexandria Fragrances Mystère #29 | 86% | about $80 (+129%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Dossier Woody Basil | 83% | about $40 (+14%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Alexandria Fragrances Shock Cherry | 81% | about $80 (+129%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Captures the interplay of dark cherry, leather, and spices found in Ruy Lopez, delivering potent and bold projection.
It shares its sweet, cherry and leather accords with Mind Games Ruy Lopez, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,090 community ratings.
A warm, spicy-woody scent that echoes the boozy aromatic depth and darker leather undertones of Ruy Lopez.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Mind Games Ruy Lopez, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,395 community ratings.
Evokes the deep black tea and refined woody base of Ruy Lopez with rich, long-lasting aromatic warmth.
It shares its green, woody and fresh spicy accords with Mind Games Ruy Lopez, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 22 community ratings.
A soft, comforting take on black tea and cedar that shares the refined aromatic earthiness of Mind Games Ruy Lopez.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords with Mind Games Ruy Lopez, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 20 community ratings.
Focuses on the dark, boozy cherry and smoky leather facets that define the opening character of Ruy Lopez.
It shares its cherry, sweet and fresh spicy accords with Mind Games Ruy Lopez, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 5 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes His Confession, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Mind Games Ruy Lopez.
Alexandria Fragrances Shock Cherry, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Mind Games Ruy Lopez.
Alexandria Fragrances Mystère #29, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mind Games Ruy Lopez itself sells from $395.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montale Infinity actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Mind Games Ruy Lopez. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Alexandria Fragrances Shock Cherry (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Mind Games Ruy Lopez notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-01.