Mind Games En Prise

for women and men

Mind Games En Prise is a unisex Oriental scent that brings spicy warmth, supple leather, and ambery woods together for confident evening wear.

Mind Games En Prise

Mind Games En Prise

3.4 oz Perfume Extract Spray
$391.00 USD
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Mind Games En Prise
$391.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Mind Games En Prise is a unisex Oriental fragrance built for evenings when you want warmth, presence, and a more dressed-up feel. Spicy saffron and ginger give it an immediate spark, while black tea, rose, and violet add depth without turning overly sweet. As it settles, leather, amber, patchouli, and sandalwood create a rich, woody finish with solid staying power. It fits date nights, formal settings, and cooler seasons especially well.

Accords

Warm Spicy
Leather
Woody
Amber
Floral
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes fragrance to feel intentional and dressed up, not casual or barely there. It makes sense for a wearer who enjoys warm spice, leather, and a woody amber base with some floral depth rather than sugary sweetness. Many wearers describe it as confident and a little formal. If you want a bright daytime freshie or something soft and invisible in close quarters, this is probably not the right pick.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

En Prise makes the most sense on Fall, Winter, and cool Spring nights, especially for date nights, evening dinners, formal events, and settings where a richer scent feels appropriate. Its solid longevity and noticeable trail give it enough presence for social occasions without needing to be overwhelming. It is less convincing in high heat, casual gym-type settings, or relaxed daytime errands where the leather, spice, and amber weight can feel too dressed up.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Ginger
Ginger
Saffron
Saffron

Middle Notes

Black tea
Black tea
Rose
Rose
Violet
Violet

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Leather
Leather
Patchouli
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Expect a warm, spicy start with a slightly sharp edge from bergamot and ginger, quickly softened by saffron’s dry, luxe feel. Rather than reading fresh and sporty, it comes across confident, dressed-up, and a little serious. There is a clear leather tone early on, giving it texture and weight from the start. This is more about evening presence than casual brightness, and it makes its point without feeling chaotic or overly sweet.

How it develops

After the opening settles, the scent becomes fuller and more textured. Black tea adds a dry, slightly aromatic bitterness that keeps the florals from feeling soft or powdery, while rose and violet round the middle with a smoother, more elegant touch. In the drydown, amber and sandalwood bring warmth, and patchouli adds an earthy, slightly dark depth. Patchouli here reads as grounded and woody rather than dirty. It stays rich, steady, and clearly evening-focused.

History

Launched in 2022, En Prise sits in Mind Games’ modern luxury lineup as a unisex Oriental with a distinctly evening-leaning profile. Based on its spicy, leathery, amber-woody structure, it feels positioned for shoppers who want a dressier, more characterful scent rather than a light daily default. The style is current, but the overall mood leans classic in its use of leather, spice, and warm woods.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

Year Created

2022

Our Verdict

Buy En Prise if you want a spicy leather-amber scent that feels confident, mature, and built for nights out. Skip it if your taste runs airy, ultra-fresh, or very low-key.

The Closest Scents to Mind Games En Prise

En Prise is a warm spicy oriental with a leathery backbone, featuring saffron, rose, and black tea notes. This selection explores fragrances that share its rich, spicy warmth and dark, sophisticated character. While each pick echoes that foundation, they vary in structure and emphasis, from deeper leathers to sweeter orientals, offering a curated range of options for those drawn to this style.

Mind Games Kingside

Mind Games Kingside

for men
$563.00

Kingside shares En Prise's warm spicy oriental foundation and leathery depth, making it a natural choice for fans of that profile. It differs by introducing cacao and coffee notes, adding a gourmand richness that En Prise lacks. Both feature saffron and rose, but Kingside leans sweeter and more indulgent, while En Prise remains more tea focused and floral.

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Warm Spicy
Amber
Leather
Woody
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party
Tom Ford White Suede

Tom Ford White Suede

for women and men
$241.00

White Suede connects to En Prise through its leather accord and saffron top note, offering a similar sophisticated edge. However, it is softer and more powdery, with a musky, floral heart of lily of the valley and rose. En Prise is spicier and more robust, while White Suede feels cleaner and more intimate, suited for occasions where a lighter touch is preferred.

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Musky
Leather
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Parfums de Marly Carlisle

Parfums de Marly Carlisle

for women and men
$398.00

Carlisle echoes En Prise's warm spicy oriental profile with saffron and a rich woody base. It diverges with a fruity opening of green apple and mandarin, plus a prominent vanilla sweetness. En Prise's leather and tea notes give it a darker, more restrained character, whereas Carlisle is brighter and more opulent, with a longer lasting vanilla dry down.

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Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Sweet
Aromatic
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Dark Lord by Kilian

Dark Lord by Kilian

for men
$326.00

Dark Lord by Kilian aligns with En Prise through its leather and warm spicy accords, creating a similarly bold, night time presence. It stands apart with a rum note and a peppery kick from Sichuan pepper, adding a boozy, fiery intensity. En Prise's floral violet and tea are more refined, while Dark Lord is aggressively smoky and earthy.

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Leather
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Kilian Dark Lord

Kilian Dark Lord

for men
$236.00

Dark Lord shares En Prise's leather and warm spicy core, appealing to those who enjoy a dark, assertive scent. It differs by emphasizing rum and jasmine over En Prise's tea and violet, resulting in a more intoxicating, less floral profile. The base is earthier with cypriol and vetiver, making it grittier than En Prise's smooth amber sandalwood blend.

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Leather
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Frederic Malle Noir Epices

Frederic Malle Noir Epices

for women and men
$355.00

Noir Epices resonates with En Prise's warm spicy oriental character, featuring rose and pepper notes that create a similar spicy floral blend. It differs by focusing on cinnamon and nutmeg rather than leather and tea, giving it a more straightforward spice profile. En Prise's leather accord adds a darker, animalic element, while Noir Epices remains purely aromatic and sweet.

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Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Rose
Sweet
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night
Parfums de Marly Kalan

Parfums de Marly Kalan

for women and men
$246.00

Kalan shares En Prise's warm spicy and woody accords, with a similar saffron like spiciness from black pepper. It diverges with a bright blood orange and citrus opening, making it more vibrant and versatile. En Prise is darker and more formal with its leather and tea, while Kalan is fresher and more casual, suitable for daytime wear.

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Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Mind Games Sissa

Mind Games Sissa

for women and men
$397.00

Sissa parallels En Prise as a warm spicy oriental from the same house, with saffron, rose, and a rich amber base. It differs by incorporating incense and a pronounced musk, adding a resinous, animalic depth. En Prise's tea and violet give it a softer, more floral edge, while Sissa is bolder and more incense driven, yet equally refined for evening wear.

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Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Musky
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Spicebomb Infrared matches En Prise's warm spicy intensity with saffron and pink pepper, delivering a similar fiery kick. It differs by introducing red fruits and a tobacco base, making it sweeter and more playful. En Prise's leather and tea are more sophisticated and less sweet, whereas Spicebomb Infrared is louder and more party oriented.

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Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Sweet
Amber
Fruity
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Bad Boy Extreme shares En Prise's warm spicy oriental profile, with cacao and vetiver adding a dark, slightly gourmand twist. It diverges with a ginger and bergamot opening that feels fresher and more modern. En Prise's leather and tea are more traditional and floral, while Bad Boy Extreme is edgier and more youthful, with a pronounced sweet patchouli base.

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Warm Spicy
Cacao
Woody
Amber
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party
Xerjoff 1861 Zefiro

Xerjoff 1861 Zefiro

for women and men
$246.00

1861 Zefiro aligns with En Prise's warm spicy oriental family, featuring cardamom and cinnamon for a similar spicy warmth. It differs with a unique white wine and elemi opening, plus a honeyed incense base that adds a resinous sweetness. En Prise's leather and tea are more grounded, while Zefiro is more complex and airy, with a vintage character.

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Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Man In Black echoes En Prise's leather and warm spicy accords, with rum and tobacco in the top notes for a boozy, smoky start. It differs by featuring iris and tuberose, adding a floral powdery dimension. En Prise's tea and violet are lighter, while Man In Black is denser and more resinous, with a strong benzoin vanilla finish.

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Warm Spicy
Amber
Leather
Woody
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party