Side Effect EDP

Initio Parfums Privés Original

56%

After Effect EDP

Rebel Aromas Dupe

Comparison

56%

Side Effect EDP Initio Parfums Privés · 2016 U Original

After Effect EDP Rebel Aromas U Dupe

Top

Cinnamon

Saffron

Heart

Tobacco

Vanilla

Hedione

Base

Sandalwood

Tonka Bean

Musk

Top

Bergamot

Pepper

Cardamom

Heart

Tobacco

Vanilla

Cinnamon

Base

Tonka Bean

Amber

Patchouli

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Side Effect EDP

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

After Effect 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 - After Effect EDP

After Effect is Rebel Aromas' budget take on Initio's Side Effect - the same boozy rum-cinnamon-tobacco-vanilla skeleton, but flatter and louder up top, fading to a thin skin scent within a few hours where the original keeps building.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Side Effect EDP

After Effect EDP

Notes

Only in Side Effect

Cinnamon 62% Saffron 38%

Only in After Effect

Bergamot 38% Pepper 33% Cardamom 29%

Shared Notes

Tobacco 41% vs 40%

Vanilla 39% vs 37%

Only in Side Effect

Hedione 19%

Only in After Effect

Cinnamon 22%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 33% vs 37%

Only in Side Effect

Sandalwood 43% Musk 23%

Only in After Effect

Amber 33% Patchouli 30%

Accords

Side Effect After Effect

95%

Warm Spicy

50%

80%

Rum

70%

Woody

40%

65%

Sweet

70%

60%

Gourmand

Tobacco

60%

Warm Spicy shared

95%

50%

Rum

80%

Woody shared

70%

40%

Sweet shared

65%

70%

Gourmand

60%

Tobacco

60%

Performance

Side Effect After Effect

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.

After Effect