Mind Games Counterplay Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Mind Games publishes a complete official Top, Middle and Drydown structure for Counterplay. The notes below follow the current brand presentation.

Top Notes

• Melon
• Guava
• Banana

Heart Notes

• Osmanthus
• Ylang-Ylang
• Orange Blossom

Base Notes

• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Pink Pepper

Mind Games specifically emphasizes ripe melon as the inspiration for Counterplay, with honeyed osmanthus and creamy ylang-ylang adding warmth before sandalwood and patchouli shape the drydown.

Counterplay opens with a noticeably juicy and tropical fruit character. Melon is the defining note, supported by guava and banana for a ripe, sunny sweetness.

The heart shifts toward florals, with osmanthus contributing a honeyed, slightly fruity quality and ylang-ylang adding creamy richness. Orange blossom gives the floral center additional brightness.

As the fragrance dries down, sandalwood and patchouli bring a smoother, earthier foundation, while pink pepper adds a light spicy accent. The overall effect is fruity and playful at first, then more floral and woody as it develops.

Counterplay's fruity-floral profile makes it especially appealing for spring, summer and warm-weather wear. It can work well for daytime outings, vacations, social events, casual evenings and settings where a bright, distinctive fragrance fits the mood.

The sandalwood and patchouli drydown add enough depth to keep it from feeling purely light or fleeting, while the Extrait de Parfum format gives the composition a more concentrated presentation.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

Counterplay has an unusual note profile centered on melon, guava and banana, so sampling is especially helpful for seeing how the tropical fruit accord interacts with the floral and woody elements on your skin.

A 3ml Counterplay sample provides multiple opportunities to test the fragrance in different conditions, while larger travel-size decants are convenient for customers who already enjoy its fruity, floral and woody style.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Each Counterplay decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

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Are these authentic Mind Games Counterplay samples?

Yes. Each Counterplay sample or decant is independently transferred by Bluegrass Fragrance Company from an authentic original Mind Games bottle.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from the original manufacturer bottle into a smaller atomizer for sampling, regular wear or travel.

Is Counterplay diluted?

No. Counterplay is transferred directly from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.

Is the original Mind Games bottle included?

No. This listing is for an independently prepared Counterplay sample or travel-size decant. The original Mind Games bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included.

What does Mind Games Counterplay smell like?

Counterplay is a juicy fruity-floral fragrance centered on melon, guava and banana, followed by osmanthus, ylang-ylang and orange blossom over sandalwood, patchouli and pink pepper.

Does Counterplay smell like melon?

Yes. Melon is the defining top note and the central inspiration behind the fragrance according to Mind Games and perfumer Christelle Laprade.

Is Counterplay sweet?

Yes. The melon, guava and banana create a noticeable fruity sweetness, while florals, sandalwood, patchouli and pink pepper keep the fragrance from feeling purely sugary.

Is Counterplay floral?

Yes. Osmanthus, ylang-ylang and orange blossom form the official floral heart of the fragrance.

Is Counterplay good for summer?

Its juicy fruit and floral profile makes Counterplay especially well suited to spring, summer and warm-weather wear.

Is Counterplay unisex?

Yes. Mind Games positions its fragrance collection as genderless.

Who created Mind Games Counterplay?

Counterplay was created by perfumer Christelle Laprade.

When was Counterplay released?

Mind Games Counterplay was introduced in 2024.

Is Counterplay an Extrait de Parfum?

Yes. Mind Games officially identifies Counterplay as an Extrait de Parfum.

Is Counterplay part of the Mind Games Artisan Collection?

Yes. Mind Games currently includes Counterplay in its Artisan Collection.

Is Counterplay suitable for travel?

Yes. A travel-size Counterplay decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without traveling with the original full-size Mind Games bottle.