Side Effect
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
After Effect
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A boozy, spiced, tobacco-vanilla powerhouse-Side Effect is unapologetically seductive and luxurious. Not for the faint of heart, it leaves a lingering, unforgettable trail that commands attention and embraces the night.
After Effect attempts to clone a popular scent, but the community is fiercely divided. Some hail it as a cost-effective alternative if macerated properly, delivering a boozy, spicy warmth. Others find it a synthetic, headache-inducing mess, smelling of unpleasant notes from plastic to body odour. Proceed with extreme caution - this one's a gamble.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 9% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 36% | 33% |
| Warm | 37% | 43% |
| Woody | 15% | 15% |
| Earthy | 8% | 9% |
| Animalic | 11% | 8% |
| Fresh | 4% | 0% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense blend of rum, tobacco, vanilla, and warm spices makes Side Effect ideal for cold weather and crisp fall evenings, where its richness and projection can truly shine. It may feel too heavy or cloying in heat, but works for spring's chillier days.
Occasions
With its intoxicating sillage and warmth, Side Effect excels at evening, date, and formal wear, creating a seductive aura. Its boldness and sweetness are often too much for office or sporty situations.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance is far too loud and attention-grabbing for a professional office setting, with many noting its strong projection and potential for headaches. It's perfectly suited for date nights and special occasions in cooler weather, where its warm, boozy, and spicy character can truly shine. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Rum accords and Sandalwood, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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