Initio Side Effect
Initio Side Effect
Initio Side Effect is a bold ambery-spicy Eau de Parfum built around rum, cinnamon and tobacco.
Saffron adds dry warmth while sandalwood and Hedione smooth the composition, creating a sweet woody finish with a pronounced boozy character.
Projection and longevity are both above average, making Side Effect especially suited to cool weather, date nights and evening occasions.
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Key Notes
Cinnamon, Rum, Tobacco, Saffron, Sandalwood, Hedione
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Mystic Store
- Release year
- 2016
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Ambery Spicy
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Collection
- Carnal Blends
- Scent profile
- Sweet, Warm Spicy, Boozy, Tobacco, Woody
- Bottle sizes
- 90ML / 3.04OZ Retail Bottle, 90ML / 3.04OZ Tester Bottle With Cap, 1ML Sample, 3ML Sample, 5ML Sample, 10ML Sample
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Tobacco, Saffron, Sandalwood, Hedione
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Sweet, Warm Spicy, Boozy, Tobacco, Woody
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Date Night, Evening, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Seductive, Bold, Warm
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Side Effect is a rich ambery-spicy Eau de Parfum with a recognizable boozy-sweet signature. Rum and cinnamon create the warm opening while tobacco adds depth and a darker aromatic edge. Saffron, sandalwood and Hedione smooth the drydown into a polished woody finish. Performance is notably strong in both longevity and projection, making it best suited to fall, winter, date nights and evening wear.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Mystic Store is the fragrance house behind Initio Side Effect.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Initio Side Effect is listed as a full-bottle fragrance in 90ML / 3.04OZ Retail Bottle, 90ML / 3.04OZ Tester Bottle With Cap, 1ML Sample, 3ML Sample, 5ML Sample, 10ML Sample. Bottle size, packaging, and included components follow the product listing and the supplying fulfillment partner's information.
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