Mind Games Gambit dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mind Games Gambit: released in 2023, warm spicy, aromatic and woody, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mind Games Gambit dupe?

The closest Mind Games Gambit dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Asad — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $395 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mind Games Gambit dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Mind Games GambitProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Asad85%about $25 (−94%)7h vs 8h5/10
2Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir81%about $20 (−95%)5h vs 8h8/10
3Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme80%about $75 (−81%)5h vs 8h3/10
4Parfums de Marly Percival80%about $250 (−37%)7h vs 8h7/10
5Penhaligon's Endymion77%about $160 (−59%)5h vs 8h6/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Asad — 85% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and aromatic character of Mind Games Gambit, featuring a rich amber and woody dry-down at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Mind Games Gambit, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 14,322 community ratings.

  2. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 81% scent match

    Shares the herbal and aromatic intensity of Mind Games Gambit, anchored by a classic, mossy, and woody footprint.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Mind Games Gambit, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 8,305 community ratings.

  3. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme — 80% scent match

    Leans into the warm spicy and woody territory of Mind Games Gambit with a softer, cardamom-forward richness.

    It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords with Mind Games Gambit, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 24,999 community ratings.

  4. Parfums de Marly Percival — 80% scent match

    Presents a refined aromatic and woody structure that echoes the clean, sophisticated facets of Mind Games Gambit.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Mind Games Gambit, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 6,296 community ratings.

  5. Penhaligon's Endymion — 77% scent match

    Blends similar aromatic, lavender, and balsamic elements to create an aura comparable to Mind Games Gambit.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Mind Games Gambit, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,954 community ratings.

Which Mind Games Gambit dupe is cheapest?

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Mind Games Gambit.

Which Mind Games Gambit dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Mind Games Gambit.

Which Mind Games Gambit dupe is closest to the original?

Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Mind Games Gambit itself sells from $395 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Mind Games Gambit dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Asad saves you about $540 a year against Mind Games Gambit. 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.

Will a Mind Games Gambit dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Asad comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-16.