Fragrances inspired by Side Effect Eau de Parfum
The original
Side Effect
Initio Parfums Privés
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Side Effect
- Euphoria
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds rum, drops hedione and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds rum, drops hedione and musk
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds rum, drops hedione and musk
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds rum, drops hedione and musk
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds hay and oud, drops hedione and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Hedione
The main difference
Adds bergamot and rum, drops musk and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cinnamon, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds hedione and saffron, drops rum
Our verdict
Side Effect is a boozy, luxurious experience, while After Effect is a budget-friendly gamble that may or may not pay off.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Tobacco, Cinnamon, Saffron
The main difference
Adds hedione and musk, drops jasmine and rum
Choose After Effect when
You're on a tight budget and seeking an affordable alternative.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cinnamon, Saffron
The main difference
Adds hedione and sandalwood, drops lavender and nutmeg
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cinnamon, Tobacco, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops hedione and musk
Our verdict
Side Effect and Aftermath both aim for a boozy, tobacco-vanilla profile, but diverge in quality and performance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Cinnamon, Tobacco, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds rum, drops hedione and musk
Choose Aftermath when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds hedione and musk, drops amber and leather
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Initio Parfums Privés. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.