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Initio Side Effect

Initio

Side Effect

Eau de Parfum2016Longevity ยท Long LastingSillage ยท Strong$290 retailโ˜… 4.1 community rating

A spicy-floral powerhouse where grapefruit and cardamom ignite creamy sandalwood and musky amber into intoxicating boldness.

Top Notes

GrapefruitPink PepperCardamom

Heart Notes

JasmineIrisViolet

Base Notes

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiver

Accords

warm spicyยท Dominanttobaccoยท Dominantrumยท Dominantcinnamonยท Prominentsweetยท Prominentwoodyยท Prominent

Best Clone

The best clone of Initio Side Effect is After Effect by Fragrance World, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $290 original.

Best Seasons

Spring0%
Summer0%
Fall / Autumn95%
Winter100%

Best Occasions

Night Out100%
Professional57%
Casual49%

8 Clones Found

Best Match
Fragrance World After Effect

Fragrance World

After Effect

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone features slightly reduced tobacco prominence and a gentler overall presentation compared to Side Effect's more dominant spice-tobacco balance. Longevity and sillage are also marginally less pronounced in the clone version.

Amazon
Fragrance World Intro AfterMath

Fragrance World

Intro AfterMath

78%accuracy

$15

FragranceShop

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone often presents a slightly sharper cinnamon note upfront and may lack some of the original's subtle rum undertones in the development. Longevity and sillage are generally comparable, though Side Effect typically projects with slightly more sophistication.

AmazonFragranceShop $15
Bujairami The Hype

Bujairami

The Hype

78%accuracy

$35

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone likely has slightly reduced longevity and a creamier base character, missing some of the original's vetiver-driven woody complexity. The overall projection and performance may be noticeably lighter than the high-quality original formulation.

FragranceNet $35
French Avenue After Effect

French Avenue

After Effect

76%accuracy

-

Price

4-6 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone's projection is noticeably shorter with a thinner sillage compared to Side Effect's impressive performance. The tobacco note in After Effect reads somewhat more generic and less smoky-rich than the original's distinctive character.

AmazonJomashop
La Ree Fragrances Speakeasy

La Ree Fragrances

Speakeasy

76%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone has a more pronounced woody-oak base rather than the original's smooth amber, and typically lacks the refined complexity and depth that Initio achieves. Longevity and sillage are also noticeably lighter on Speakeasy, with the fragrance fading faster throughout the day.

Amazon
Armaf Vanity Femme Eclat

Armaf

Vanity Femme Eclat

75%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone's base is noticeably sweeter and less tobacco-forward than the original, with reduced longevity and projection. Armaf's interpretation leans more feminine and linear, while Side Effect maintains a more sophisticated, layered tobacco-vanilla balance.

AmazonJomashop
Paris Corner Intro Aftermath

Paris Corner

Intro Aftermath

72%accuracy

-

Price

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone delivers similar top and mid-stage performance but falls short on depth and longevity compared to the original. Intro Aftermath tends to dry down faster with less prominent tobacco character in the base evolution.

JomashopAmazon
French Avenue Velours Lolite Maison Des Reves

French Avenue

Velours Lolite Maison Des Reves

72%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone emphasizes vanilla sweetness over the original's tobacco-rum complexity, resulting in a lighter, more linear fragrance with shorter longevity. Sillage is notably more subdued compared to Side Effect's assertive projection.

Amazon

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