{"product_id":"initio-parfums-side-effect-edp","title":"Initio Parfums Side Effect EDP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Effect is Initio Parfums Privés' most magnetic late-night signature: a boozy haze of rum, tobacco and cinnamon wrapped around a warm sandalwood core.\u003c\/strong\u003e Launched in 2016, this Parisian niche house built its reputation on intense, character-driven orientals, and Side Effect is the one fans reach for when they want to be noticed. Reviewers describe it as inviting and unapologetically warm, a sweet-spiced tobacco that leans masculine but wears beautifully on anyone drawn to cozy, hypnotic scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy: 33%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh: 17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky\/Resinous: 17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet: 17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoody: 17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation: a spice-forward oriental, cinnamon and saffron lead, softened by sweet rum and a smoky-woody base. Warm and enveloping rather than sharp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon Bark, Rum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco, Saffron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, Hedione\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to long. Experiences vary widely with skin chemistry. Most wearers report roughly 6–9 hours, with some getting all-day wear and others closer to 3–4. The spiced-tobacco drydown is what lingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate and close-to-skin after the opening, present without being a room-filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable in the first hour or two (1–2 ft), then settles into an intimate, arm's-length aura.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall and Winter. The rum, cinnamon and tobacco shine in cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Night out, dinners and cozy evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, leans masculine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot summer days and conservative office settings. The sweetness can read heavy in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEau de Parfum\u003cbr\u003eHouse: Initio Parfums Privés (Paris, France)\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships genuine and as-described. We've fulfilled \u003cstrong\u003e200,000+ orders\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e4.9★ Trustpilot\u003c\/strong\u003e rating, \u003cstrong\u003efree US shipping on orders $100+\u003c\/strong\u003e, and hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Side Effect for men or women?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's unisex, though its rum-tobacco-cinnamon warmth leans masculine. Anyone who loves cozy, boozy-spiced scents will enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance is genuinely skin-dependent. Most wearers report around 6–9 hours, with the spiced-tobacco drydown lasting longest, while a minority find it closer to 3–4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it very sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e There's a sweet rum facet up top, but cinnamon, saffron and tobacco keep it spice-forward rather than dessert-sweet. It dries down warmer and drier over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a cool-weather, evening fragrance, ideal for fall and winter nights out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Initio Parfums","offers":[{"title":"1.7 oz\/ 50 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":50903226548479,"sku":"3701415902596","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz \/ 90 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":50903226581247,"sku":"3701415901391","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mL Sample","offer_id":50903226614015,"sku":"1-0047","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mL Manufacturer Sample","offer_id":50903226646783,"sku":"3701415901698","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mL Sample","offer_id":50903226679551,"sku":"5T-0047","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL Sample","offer_id":50903226712319,"sku":"10-0047","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/5_07ccdfb3-79e2-475f-a6cc-f7d7b9113972.png?v=1793695129","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/initio-parfums-side-effect-edp","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}