Mind Games Gardez: released in 2022, woody, iris and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mind Games Gardez dupe we found is Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin Du Monde — 84% match, about $105 (estimate) versus about $395 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mind Games Gardez dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mind Games Gardez | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin Du Monde | 84% | about $105 (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | French Avenue Thunder Extrait | 78% | about $45 (−89%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Astrophil & Stella Paris Chéri | 77% | about $80 (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | French Avenue Spirito Ignite | 89% | about $50 (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Korloff Paris Plaisir Gourmand | 80% | about $50 (−87%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a distinct, unconventional gourmand-woody edge reminiscent of the popcorn and earthy notes found in Mind Games Gardez.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Mind Games Gardez, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,743 community ratings.
A bold, woody composition that echoes the earthy and aromatic depth present in the base of Mind Games Gardez.
It shares its iris, aromatic and powdery accords with Mind Games Gardez, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 258 community ratings.
Evokes a similar powdery and woody elegance, leaning into the refined atmosphere established by Mind Games Gardez.
It shares its powdery and iris accords with Mind Games Gardez, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 400 community ratings.
Captures the sophisticated woody and powdery character of Mind Games Gardez, offering a similarly complex profile with a smooth, lingering finish.
It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Mind Games Gardez, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 30 community ratings.
Provides a sweet, lactonic, and woody experience that sits in the same family as the more complex Mind Games Gardez.
It shares its iris, woody and earthy accords with Mind Games Gardez, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 63 community ratings.
French Avenue Thunder Extrait, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Mind Games Gardez.
French Avenue Spirito Ignite, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Mind Games Gardez.
French Avenue Spirito Ignite, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mind Games Gardez itself sells from $395 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin Du Monde saves you about $425 a year against Mind Games Gardez. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Spirito Ignite comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mind Games Gardez notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.