Fragrance

Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect Eau de Parfum bottle

Initio Parfums Privés

Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect Eau de Parfum

Eau de Parfum

Sweet rum, tobacco and cinnamon with a smooth, warm vanilla finish. Rum and cinnamon bring heat to the tobacco, with vanilla rounding its rougher edges.

Notes listed by the maker

Main notes: Cinnamon · Rum · Tobacco · Saffron · Sandalwood · Hedione

Scent profile

Scent accords: Side Effect
Accord	Side Effect
Boozy
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Vanilla
Woody

Performance

Projection: Strong
Longevity: Very long-lasting9+ hrs

Accord prominence runs from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Performance records are editorial estimates; wear varies by person. About these scores

Editors’ picks: similar accords

2 comparisons

Pairs drawn from our editorial pairings, compared on estimated accords, strength and wear.

French Avenue After Effect Extrait de Parfum bottle with fragrance-note elements (AI-generated)

French Avenue

After Effect

Extrait de Parfum

Sweeter, less vanilla-led, shorter wear, with shared accords of sweetness, warm spice and boozy notes.

Sweeter
Spicier
Less boozy
Shorter longevity · est. 6–9 hrs
Similar projection · est. strong

Editorial estimate · reviewed 7 Sept 2026

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Maison Alhambra Infini Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle with fragrance-note elements (AI-generated)

Maison Alhambra

Infini Elixir

Eau de Parfum

More oud-rich, less boozy, shorter wear, with shared accords of sweetness, warm spice and vanilla.

Less boozy
Woodier
Similar sweetness
Shorter longevity · est. 6–9 hrs
Similar projection · est. strong

Editorial estimate · reviewed 15 Sept 2026

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