Mind Games Scholar’s Mate: released in 2022, woody, warm spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mind Games Scholar’s Mate dupe we found is Le Labo Santal 33 — 87% match, about $190 (estimate) versus about $395 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mind Games Scholar’s Mate dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mind Games Scholar’s Mate | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Labo Santal 33 | 87% | about $190 (−52%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt | 86% | about $140 (−65%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc | 83% | about $185 (−53%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Maison Martin Margiela Autumn Vibes | 82% | about $120 (−70%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Commodity Book - | 82% | about $55 (−86%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A prominent woody and aromatic composition that parallels the signature sandalwood and spice profile of Mind Games Scholar’s Mate.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Mind Games Scholar’s Mate, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 13,639 community ratings.
Evokes the warm sandalwood and earthy character of Mind Games Scholar’s Mate with a slightly softer woods-forward presentation.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Mind Games Scholar’s Mate, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,659 community ratings.
Provides a smooth, creamy sandalwood experience that evokes the softer side of Mind Games Scholar’s Mate.
It shares its woody, powdery and fruity accords with Mind Games Scholar’s Mate, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,244 community ratings.
Captures a similar crisp, earthy, and warm spicy atmosphere reminiscent of Mind Games Scholar’s Mate during cooler weather.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Mind Games Scholar’s Mate, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 5,000 community ratings.
Shares the same dry, papery woods and aromatic essence found in Mind Games Scholar’s Mate at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Mind Games Scholar’s Mate, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 464 community ratings.
Commodity Book -, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Mind Games Scholar’s Mate.
Le Labo Santal 33, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Mind Games Scholar’s Mate.
Le Labo Santal 33, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mind Games Scholar’s Mate itself sells from $395 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Labo Santal 33 saves you about $300 a year against Mind Games Scholar’s Mate. 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. Le Labo Santal 33 comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mind Games Scholar’s Mate notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.