Mind Games Checkmate: released in 2022, rose, fruity and Champagne, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mind Games Checkmate dupe we found is Montale Black Aoud — 83% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $395 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mind Games Checkmate dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mind Games Checkmate | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montale Black Aoud | 83% | about $65 (−84%) | 9h vs 7h | 10/10 |
| 2 | Maison Martin Margiela On A Date | 82% | about $105 (−73%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Matière Première Radical Rose | 82% | about $205 (−48%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Cartier La Panthere | 78% | about $115 (−71%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Mizensir For Your Love | 75% | about $190 (−52%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar dark, rose-heavy profile that leans into earthy patchouli, offering a bold and long-lasting presence reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its rose, patchouli and floral accords with Mind Games Checkmate, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,947 community ratings.
Captures the sparkling, fruity rose character of the reference with a playful, wine-like opening that settles into a soft floral heart.
It shares its rose, fruity and floral accords with Mind Games Checkmate, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,464 community ratings.
Focuses on a pure, intense rose expression that aligns with the floral core of the reference, providing a similarly powerful sillage.
It shares its rose, patchouli and earthy accords with Mind Games Checkmate, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,807 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated, mossy floral experience that echoes the earthy and elegant structure found in the reference scent.
It shares its fruity, sweet and earthy accords with Mind Games Checkmate, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 6,869 community ratings.
A refined, rose-centric composition that mirrors the floral depth and woody undertones present in the reference fragrance.
It shares its fruity, sweet and patchouli accords with Mind Games Checkmate, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 904 community ratings.
Montale Black Aoud, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Mind Games Checkmate.
Montale Black Aoud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Mind Games Checkmate.
Montale Black Aoud, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mind Games Checkmate itself sells from $395 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montale Black Aoud saves you about $480 a year against Mind Games Checkmate. Both priced at 100 ml; 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: Montale Black Aoud (9.3h) — 1 of 5.
Mind Games Checkmate notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.