Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Counterplay

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aphrodite

DOUCÉ Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,565 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Counterplay

Mind Games

4.37116 votes

Rank #30,337 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Counterplay
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Aphrodite3/4

Counterplay1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aphrodite
Sillage & projection: Aphrodite
Value for money: Aphrodite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Counterplay

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AphroditeDOUCÉ Parfums

CounterplayMind Games

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.37/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

61%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAphrodite

SillageAphrodite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAphroditeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

rose80%

musky70%

woody60%

powdery50%

fruity100%

sweet91%

ozonic83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

tropical56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Forest FruitsDried RoseGuava

Heart2-4 hrs

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CashmeranMusk

Top

MelonGuavaBanana

Heart

OsmanthusYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGuava and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Aphrodite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer100

Fall34

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex46

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,337

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCounterplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by DOUCÉ Parfums opens with an immediate splash of ripe forest fruits and tropical guava, tempered by the delicate tartness of dried rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a lush heart of pink cherry blossom, velvety osmanthus, and fresh rose blooms. This floral b…

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Counterplay by Mind Games hits skin with an immediate splash of wet melon, tart guava, and creamy banana. Instead of leaning into sticky syrup, the opening feels aquatic, crisp, and remarkably bright. As the tropical top notes soften on skin, floral layers of osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom emerge, adding v…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aphrodite or Counterplay?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories. Aphrodite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Counterplay is rated 4.37/5 from 116 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Counterplay for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Counterplay?

Aphrodite lasts longest (Aphrodite 100/100, Counterplay 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Counterplay?

Aphrodite projects furthest (Aphrodite 100/100, Counterplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Counterplay smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Guava and Osmanthus.

Is Aphrodite or Counterplay better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Counterplay?

Aphrodite has top notes of Forest Fruits, Dried Rose and Guava, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Cashmeran and Musk. Counterplay has top notes of Melon, Guava and Banana, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Pink Pepper.