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    After Effect vs. Side Effect

    Strikingly similar
    Side Effect by Initio Parfums Prives bottle

    Side Effect

    Initio Parfums Prives
    Eau de Parfum2016
    New comparison

    Side Effect rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: After Effect vs. Side Effect
    After EffectSide Effect
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    After Effect

    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Rum
    Sweet
    White Floral

    Side Effect

    Warm Spicy
    Rum
    Tobacco
    Cinnamon
    Sweet
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RumCinnamonSaffron
    RumCinnamon
    Heart
    TobaccoWhite Flowers
    HedioneVanilla
    Base
    Sandalwood
    SandalwoodTobaccoSaffron

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: After Effect vs. Side Effect
    After EffectSide Effect
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rum and tobacco as a foundation will either appeal to you immediately or not at all. The white flowers add a softness that prevents this from becoming a one-note masculine statement.After Effect
    Rum, tobacco, vanilla, done with conviction. That consistency is the point. You knew what you wanted. The blend doesn't waver or evolve into something unexpected.Side Effect

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: After Effect vs. Side Effect
    After EffectSide Effect
    1.6 oz$319.89fragrancenet
    3 oz$339.49fragrancenet

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