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Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés

Initio Parfums Privés · 2017 · EDP

Side Effect

Tobacco Vanilla

An intoxicating swirl of rum, tobacco and immortelle laid over rich vanilla and amber.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by House Perfumer. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Rum
    Rum
  • Cinnamon
    Cinnamon
  • Saffron
    Saffron

Heart notes

the soul
  • Tobacco
    Tobacco
  • Immortelle

Base notes

the trail
  • Vanilla
    Vanilla
  • Amber
    Amber
  • Musk
    Musk

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyTobacco Vanilla

Main accords

tobaccosweetrumwarm spicy

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.

Textures

  • Warm wax
  • Spun sugar
  • Tonka resin
  • Wool tweed
  • Cured leaf
  • Suede patch

Materials

Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak · Aged tobacco · Walnut · Brass

Atmosphere

The room

A candlelit kitchen, dessert wine, late conversation

Weather

The air

Warm rainy evening, 16°C

Interior Design

Warm gilded

Wide oak floors, brass sconces, velvet sofa the colour of cognac

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Lisbon balcony, ginja in a chocolate cup

Also at home in New Orleans, Mexico City, Edinburgh.

Literary Match

Esquivel — Like Water for Chocolate

Like Water for Chocolate — Esquivel · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Initio Parfums Privés

Side Effect — boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Where to buy.

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Side Effect from skin to room.

Bundle total · $222