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Side Effect Eau de Parfum bottle Side Effect EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Infini Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Infini Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Side Effect EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Infini Elixir EDP
A divisive blend that some reviewers adore for its sweet, spicy warmth, while others find the opening too sharp or the leather overwhelming. This one demands patience; 'maceration' is key for many, turning initial 'bug spray' into an 'enticing and seductive' aroma.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Side Effect EDP
Infini Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 61% vs 63%
Only in Side Effect
Saffron 38%
Only in Infini Elixir
Nutmeg 37%

Accords

Side Effect Infini Elixir
95%
Warm Spicy
100%
Cinnamon
98%
Vanilla
93%
Oud
81%
80%
Rum
Powdery
79%
70%
Woody
69%
Amber
69%
Leather
69%
65%
Sweet
60%
Gourmand
Animalic
57%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
100%
98%
93%
Oud
81%
Rum
80%
79%
Woody shared
70%
69%
69%
69%
65%
60%
57%

Performance

Side Effect Infini Elixir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Side Effect

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Infini Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with intense warm-spicy and oud accords, make it less suitable for office wear. However, these characteristics are perfect for dates and evening formal events where a bold, sensual presence is desired, particularly in colder weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Side Effect EDP
Infini Elixir EDP
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