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French Avenue After Effect Extrait de Parfum bottle

French Avenue

After Effect

Extrait de Parfum

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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Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect Eau de Parfum bottle

Initio Parfums Privés

Side Effect

Eau de Parfum

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

Scent profile
Scent accords: Side Effect compared with After Effect
AccordOriginalSide EffectAlternativeAfter Effect
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Boozy
Tobacco
Woody
Performance
Expected performance: Side Effect compared with After Effect
MeasureOriginalSide EffectAlternativeAfter Effect
ProjectionStrongStrong
LongevityVery long-lasting9+ hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Side Effect

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

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After Effect

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

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