Side Effect EDP

Initio Parfums Privés Original

49%

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) EDP

MATCH Perfumes Dupe

Comparison

49%

Side Effect EDP Initio Parfums Privés · 2016 U Original

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) EDP MATCH Perfumes U Dupe

Top

Cinnamon

Saffron

Heart

Tobacco

Vanilla

Hedione

Base

Sandalwood

Tonka Bean

Musk

Top

Tobacco

Rum

Cinnamon

Lavender

Heart

Oud

Saffron

Vanilla

Nutmeg

Base

Patchouli

Musk

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Side Effect EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) Eau de Parfum bottle

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) EDP

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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 - Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) EDP

Match Perfumes No.29 dupes Initio's Side Effect, a boozy rum-and-tobacco oriental. The rum-cinnamon-tobacco opening lands close, but the dupe's oud-saffron heart is thinner and the vanilla base fades faster, losing the original's rich all-day sillage after a few hours.

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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

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 61% vs 22%

Only in Side Effect

Saffron 38%

Only in Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)

Tobacco 31% Rum 29% Lavender 17%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 39% vs 24%

Only in Side Effect

Tobacco 42% Hedione 19%

Only in Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)

Oud 30% Saffron 27% Nutmeg 18%

Shared Notes

Musk 23% vs 46%

Only in Side Effect

Sandalwood 43% Tonka Bean 33%

Only in Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)

Patchouli 53%

Accords

Side Effect Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)

95%

Warm Spicy

80%

Rum

70%

Woody

35%

Boozy

70%

65%

Sweet

50%

60%

Gourmand

Tobacco

60%

Spicy

45%

Warm Spicy

95%

Rum

80%

Woody shared

70%

35%

Boozy

70%

Sweet shared

65%

50%

Gourmand

60%

Tobacco

60%

Spicy

45%

Performance

Side Effect Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)

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.

Initio Side Effect - No.29 (NEW)