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Cinnamon bark and rum over tobacco
Initio Parfums Side Effect EDP is a captivating unisex fragrance blending woody and spicy notes, evoking desire and allure. Launched in 2016, it draws inspiration from the raw, magnetic power of attraction. Perfect for those who seek an unforgettable, sensual scent.
Scent Accord: Warm Spicy, Tobacco, and Rum
Prominent Notes: Rum, Tobacco, and Cinnamon
Occasion: Night
Fragrance Notes Top: Cinnamon Bark and RumHeart: Tobacco and SaffronBase: Sandalwood and Hedione
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The house
Initio Parfums Privés is a French fragrance house known for its luxurious and unique scents. Their fragrances are crafted with high-quality ingredients.
Initio fragrances focus on the emotions and experiences they evoke rather than specific ingredients.
With a little guidance and exploration, you're sure to find an Initio scent that complements your unique personality and creates a lasting impression.
Common questions about this fragrance, and how to try it before you commit.
Side Effect EDP is an ambery fragrance built around warm spicy, tobacco, rum, cinnamon, woody accords. You'll pick up cinnamon bark, rum, tobacco, saffron, sandalwood, hedione. The surest way to know if it suits you is to wear it: sample a decant first.
Side Effect EDP suits evening, date night, versatile. It's at its best in fall, winter. Not sure it fits your rotation? Try it as a decant or build a sampling box of any five.
Side Effect EDP is sold as Eau de Parfum. Concentration is how much fragrance oil the formula carries, which shapes how rich it smells and how long it lasts on skin.
As an eau de parfum, expect solid longevity: several hours of noticeable wear is typical. A decant is the low-risk way to see exactly how it performs on your skin before you commit to a full bottle.
Yes, 100%. Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine, retail-bought bottle: never a tester, clone or copy. Read our Authenticity Promise.
That's the whole idea. Everything here is a decant, so you try the real fragrance on your own skin before committing to a full retail bottle. Want a few at once? Build a Sampling Box of any five. See how decanting works.
Full-bottle fragrances can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A $10 return shipping fee applies, and used bottles carry a restocking fee. Samples, decants, body wash, lotion and candles are final sale. See our full refund policy.
Orders are processed within one business day and ship with tracking to the continental US. Standard shipping is free on orders over $50.
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