Initio Parfums Privés 2016 EDP

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Side Effect

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Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Side Effect opens with Cinnamon and Saffron, settles into a heart of Vanilla, Tobacco, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Initio Parfums Privés's Side Effect carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Side Effect Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BHT, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, BENZOIC ACID, FARNESOL, COUMARIN, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, METHYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Initio's Side Effect wraps you in a haze of aged rum, fiery cinnamon, and plush vanilla, all layered over a dense bed of rich tobacco and creamy sandalwood. This is a bold, opulent fragrance-sweet yet smoky, spicy yet smooth-where every note swirls in decadent harmony. Its projection and longevity are formidable, leaving a warm, intoxicating aura that lingers long after dark. Perfect for those who crave depth, allure, and a touch of danger.

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Where to buy

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