Carnal Blends

Side Effect 2016

Side Effect by Initio
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Ranked 12 in Unisex Perfume
8.5 / 10 2132 Ratings
A popular perfume by Initio for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is sweet-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
Pronunciation
Layers well with Magnetic Blend 7
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Gourmand
Woody

Fragrance Notes

RumRum VanillaVanilla CinnamonCinnamon HedioneHedione SaffronSaffron TobaccoTobacco SandalwoodSandalwood
Ratings
Scent
8.52132 Ratings
Longevity
8.51990 Ratings
Sillage
8.21980 Ratings
Bottle
8.51896 Ratings
Value for money
7.11615 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 24.04.2024.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Carnal Blends" collection.

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Kenzo2906

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Kenzo2906
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The perfect fragrance for the evening
A unique fragrance with a strong shelf life, you really can't go wrong. Highly recommended even for beginners. I would describe it as very mysterious, as if a treasure is hidden in it and with time the fragrance unfolds in full splendor. The combination of rum and vanilla harmonizes incredibly well with each other, add a little tobacco and saffron and boom, a fragrance that really hits the spot.
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Maxstdudas

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Maxstdudas
Maxstdudas
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Beguilingly good! Poker evening with a cigar and whiskey.
The time has finally come, the weekend is here.
I've been looking forward to this day for a long time and the usual group has arranged to play poker.

As always, I stand in front of my closet and open the door. I don't have any problems choosing today as there's a dress code - tuxedo!

Dressed up, I glance at the perfume rack. 'It has to be something strong today,' I think to myself and reach for a recently received fragrance. The black bottle with the golden highlights looks as classy as I feel in my tuxedo. The right choice.

Left, right - the scent of rum and vanilla becomes very present and already throws me into the poker room in my mind.

The men are sitting there, it smells of tobacco and I can also smell the wooden table. I move slowly to the table, looking forward to what is about to happen.

A ringing in the background startles me. My alarm clock - I am torn from my dream, standing in front of the large mirror in my dressing room with the side effect bottle in my hand.

It's going to be a good evening!
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In summary, a powerful and great fragrance for anyone who wants to leave a lasting impression.

The sillage makes many heads turn and compliments hail. Great fragrance!
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ItsRevo

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ItsRevo
ItsRevo
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That's all you need for a date!
The perfect fragrance for a date, rum and vanilla-cinnamon combination, rounded off with tobacco.

The opening is strong and impressed me immediately, the rum and the sweet notes are in the foreground.

A pleasant sweet warmth in the depths, with tobacco and sandalwood notes in the drydown, with the tobacco playing rather gently in the background.

A strong fragrance with impressive longevity and sillage. The fragrance is very seductive and attractive.
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ParfümCora

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ParfümCora
ParfümCora
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The ultimate date fragrance!
It is no longer a secret that Side Effect is one of Initio's best-known fragrances. Hardly any other fragrance has enjoyed as much hype as this one.

And quite rightly so. The fragrance starts with a wonderful rum note, which then leads into a wonderful vanilla-tobacco composition. The H/S is almost nuclear and the fragrance can easily last an entire date night.

The Side Effect is therefore really ideal for both men and women when a date is coming up.
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Tschlr

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Tschlr
Tschlr
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Seductive journey with a feel-good factor
When I tested the Initio range, I particularly remembered the Side Effect and that's exactly what made it into my collection.
A fragrance that makes you feel good.
The combination of spicy and sweet notes is very seductive.
Longevity is first class, sillage wears off after about 3-4 hours for me.
For me, the fragrance is perfect for a date.
A clear recommendation from me!
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Noname1876Noname1876 11 months ago
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9
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9
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I love this fragrance, I smell a cherry note in there but there is no cherry in it.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 3 years ago
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7
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8
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9
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Boozy spicy opening with rum and cinnamon. After that, I get Hedione with tobacco and a gourmand vanilla. The scent is warm and appealing.
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AlishereAlishere 6 months ago
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8
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9
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6.5
Scent
Boozy feminine perfume
Somehow I don't like it
And my wife don't like it
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ScentwitchScentwitch 10 months ago
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6
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9
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Heavenly. My husband notices it immediately when I wear it.
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NicetosmelluNicetosmellu 12 months ago
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10
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One of my favorites of all time. Exceptional smell, beastly performance. Extraordinarily blended, can't really pick out individual notes.
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