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After Effect
Extrait de Parfum · Inspired alternative
- Sweet
- Warm Spicy
- Boozy
- Tobacco
After Effect vs Side Effect
Recommended
Why we recommend it
Rum, tobacco and spice give the opening a Side Effect feel, but it can be sweeter and sharper at first. As the spice softens, sandalwood becomes more noticeable; the later scent can feel less rich than the original.
Rum, tobacco and spice give the opening a Side Effect feel, but it can be sweeter and sharper at first. As the spice softens, sandalwood becomes more noticeable; the later scent can feel less rich than the original.
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How they compare
After Effect could suit you if you’d like more sweetness and less vanilla than Side Effect.
| AlternativeAfter Effect | Accord or measure | OriginalSide Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Scent profile | ||
| Sweet | ||
| Warm Spicy | ||
| Boozy | ||
| Tobacco | ||
| Vanilla | ||
| Woody | ||
| Performance | ||
| Strong | Projection | Strong |
| Long-lasting6–9 hrs | Longevity | Very long-lasting9+ hrs |
Key differences
- Less vanilla-ledNot present in After Effect; estimated 4 out of 5 in Side Effect.
- Shorter longevityEstimated long-lasting for After Effect, very long-lasting for Side Effect.
Reading this chart
Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores
Performance notes
Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.
Side Effect
Reviewed
Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version.
After Effect
Reviewed
Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports.
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