Initio - Side Effect

Initio Parfums Privés – Side Effect is a bold, sensual fragrance that embodies mystery, intensity, and pure sophistication. Known for its intoxicating and magnetic aura, this niche perfume decant captures the signature essence of Initio’s artistry a fragrance that feels both darkly addictive and subtly elegant. 

Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect boasts excellent longevity and moderate-to-strong projection. Even a small amount can create an intimate yet noticeable aura, perfect for evenings, special occasions, or moments when you want to leave a lasting impression.

Scent Profile

Notes

Rum, Tobacco, Cinnamon, Saffron, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Hedione

Performance

• Side Effect has strong performance and excellent longevity.
• Expect a pronounced boozy–spicy aura in the first few hours, with rum, cinnamon and tobacco projecting clearly, before it settles into a smoother vanilla, sandalwood and tobacco skin scent that easily lasts through a long evening and beyond.
• It’s a scent that doesn’t need many sprays to be noticed.

Best For

• Autumn and winter, and crisp spring nights

• Evenings out, date nights, lounges and late-night events

• Anyone who enjoys boozy, spicy tobacco fragrances with a creamy vanilla warmth

• Unisex fragrance wearers looking for a confident, seductive signature for cooler weather

Fragrance Character

A unisex fragrance decant with a warm, boozy and deeply sensual personality. Rum and cinnamon ignite the opening, saffron adds a golden leathered twist, tobacco and vanilla dominate the heart, and sandalwood with Hedione smooth everything into a lingering, addictive trail. Side Effect smells like a rum-and-tobacco cocktail dressed in velvet.

Practical Tips for Side Effect Decant

1. Layering: Pair with vanilla, amber, or leather-based decants such as Zoologist – Squid to enhance warmth and depth.

2. Application: Apply lightly on pulse points – wrists, inner elbows, and chest – as it’s highly concentrated.

3. Travel-Friendly: 2ml and 5ml decants are perfect for travel, allowing you to carry your signature scent without the full bottle.

4. Longevity Hack: Apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer before spraying to make Side Effect last longer on the skin.

Why Choose Initio Side Effect Decant

• A smooth way to experience one of Initio’s most talked-about boozy tobacco creations before committing to a full bottle

• Perfect for fragrance lovers who enjoy rum, tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla wrapped in a polished woody base

• Offered in 2 ml, 5 ml, or 10 ml decant sizes, ideal for discovery, travel or reserving for evening wear and colder seasons

• Lets you feel how Side Effect moves from a hot rum-and-spice opening to a creamy tobacco–vanilla and sandalwood dry-down over time. Try Initio Parfums Privés – Side Effect alongside Nasomatto – Black Afgano for a night-time, smoky-spicy pairing

• A great option if you’re building a collection of seductive, nightlife-ready niche fragrances with real impact

Official / Listed Notes

Rum · Tobacco · Cinnamon · Saffron · Vanilla · Sandalwood · Hedione