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Side Effect

Side Effect
| Base Notes | Tobacco, sandalwood, rum, vanilla, leather, woods, hedione |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Type | Spray or bottle |
| Fragrance Type | Eau de Parfum |
| Middle Notes | Tobacco, sandalwood, rum, vanilla, hedione |
| Sample Sizes | 1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml, 30 ml |
| Top Notes | Tobacco, cinnamon, saffron, rum, sandalwood, hedione |
About this item
- Features a unique combination of tobacco, vanilla, rum, and cinnamon in a travel-friendly sample size for experiencing the full fragrance before committing to a full bottle.
- Electrifying spice blend of cinnamon, saffron, and tobacco for a bold opening that captivates
- Rich vanilla and rum notes in the heart and base create a warm, inviting aroma
- Eau de parfum concentration ensures long-lasting scent throughout the day
- Travel-friendly sample size allows for convenient testing and sampling
- Distinctive animal magnetism and deep earthy foundation for a memorable impression
How it scores
Mixed · likely 4.5 to 7.2 · low confidence
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Product description
Side Effect by Initio Parfums Prives is an Oriental fragrance for Women & Men . A fragrance that is thrilling, rich, and undeniably sexy, Side Effect is a masterful blend of tobacco, vanilla, rum, and coffee that tantalizes the senses and awakens the spirit. The opening is electrified by spices like cinnamon and saffron, adding an intriguing warmth that immediately draws you in. As the fragrance unfolds, the heart reveals smooth tobacco and rum, enveloping the wearer in an intoxicating, yet soothing embrace. The base notes of sandalwood, leather, and woods anchor the composition, giving it a deep, earthy foundation, while hedione adds an ethereal, almost addictive touch. Side Effect exudes animal magnetism, guaranteed to captivate anyone within reach, making it a perfect fragrance for those who seek to command attention. Ideal for evenings or any occasion where you wish to make a bold statement, Side Effect is for those who are unapologetically seductive and confident. Release Year: 2016 Concentration: Eau de Parfum Nose: Notes: • Top notes: Rum, Tobacco, Cinnamon, Saffron • Middle notes: Sandalwood • Base notes: Hedione
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