Side Effect

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Initio Side Effect

Side Effect is Initio’s bold, addictive boozy gourmand, and our version keeps that seductive character, built around the same notes with real depth.

The Story Behind the Scent

Initio Parfums built Side Effect as a bold, addictive boozy gourmand, pairing a rum and tobacco opening with a cinnamon and saffron heart over a rich vanilla woody base for a warm, seductive character.

Our interpretation follows that character, keeping the balance of the original and building it at a high perfume oil concentration so it lasts on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a luxury eau de parfum sold at high pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a boozy tobacco vanilla scent and wants a luxury style fragrance without the high price.

Notes

Top notes: Rum, Tobacco

Heart notes: Cinnamon, Saffron

Base notes: Vanilla, Woody Notes

How it Smells

It opens boozy and warm, with rum and tobacco.

The heart is rich and spicy, with cinnamon and saffron.

The base is warm and sweet, with vanilla and woody notes giving a seductive finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Initio Side Effect?

Very close. We build the same boozy gourmand around rum, tobacco, saffron and vanilla, keeping the addictive Initio character at a fraction of the price.

How can it cost so much less than Initio Side Effect?

Most of the price of a luxury eau de parfum fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Initio Side Effect?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is unisex and is made for evenings and cooler weather.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Initio and Side Effect are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Initio in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.