The Forward
meets London The City of Contrast.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Lemon · Sandalwood
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Mind Games The ForwardConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Lattafa Perfumes London The City of ContrastConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | United Arab Emirates |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Leading accords | citrus · vanilla · woody | citrus · white floral · fresh |
| Notes unique to this record | Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Salt, Tonka Bean, Jasmine Sambac, Madagascar Vanilla, Cashmeran | Tangerine, Pink Pepper, Neroli, Tuberose, Ginger, Apple, Musk, Vanilla |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.52 · 197 votes | 2.67 · 3 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.23 · 196 votes | 1.67 · 3 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
The Forward
Extrait de parfum · US listing · 100 mL
Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Vanillin, Water (aqua/eau), Citrus aurantium peel oil, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, Pinene, Myroxylon pereirae oil/extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Santalum album (sandalwood) oil, Santalol, Benzyl cinnamate, Citral, Jasmine oil/extract, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Terpinolene, 3-propylidenephthalide, Citronellol, Alpha-terpinene, Isoeugenol, Terpineol, Benzyl alcohol, Beta-caryophyllene.
Full fragrance declaration for the 100 mL bottle. Separate raw-material accord demonstrations on the source page are excluded. Check your packaging for your batch.
Source: Mind Games official US fragrance declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
London The City of Contrast
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and white floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.