Key ingredients
4.5/5
Initio built this unisex eau de parfum around rum, tobacco, and cinnamon, with saffron, sandalwood, and hedione rounding it out.
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Side Effect Eau de Parfum
$290.00
Initio built this unisex eau de parfum around rum, tobacco, and cinnamon, with saffron, sandalwood, and hedione rounding it out. The result is warm, boozy, and a little smoky, the kind of scent that suits sweaters and late dinners. Start with two sprays, since rum and tobacco read strong.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This niche perfume is a rum.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a rum.
The verdict
Initio built this unisex eau de parfum around rum, tobacco, and cinnamon, with saffron, sandalwood, and hedione rounding it out.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Parfums de Marly, Amouage, Creed, Xerjoff, Vilhelm Parfumerie, and Mancera). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cold nights and bold wearers | A rich rose for evenings | A gourmand floral gift | Daytime and office wear | A fresh scent with staying power | Quiet, cozy scent lovers | Sweet coconut fans |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Niche perfume | Niche perfume | Niche perfume | Niche perfume | Niche perfume | Niche perfume | Niche perfume |
| Skin fit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Rum · Tobacco | Rose · Lychee | Floral · Gourmand | Citrus · Floral | Citrus · Musk | Tea · Amber | Coconut · Vanilla |
| $ / size | $290.00 | $265.00 | $380.61 | $310.00 | $248.00 | $205.00 | $200.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Side Effect Eau de Parfum best for?
Initio built this unisex eau de parfum around rum, tobacco, and cinnamon, with saffron, sandalwood, and hedione rounding it out. The result is warm, boozy, and a little smoky, the kind of scent that suits sweaters and late dinners. Start with two sprays, since rum and tobacco read strong.
How did Edyt Beauty score this niche perfume?
Edyt Beauty rates Side Effect Eau de Parfum 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Side Effect Eau de Parfum against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Parfums de Marly, Amouage, Creed, Xerjoff, Vilhelm Parfumerie, and Mancera. For more from the same brand, see More from Initio Parfums Privés below.
Where can I buy it?
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