Side Effect | Eau de Parfum

From the first drop, Side Effect seizes the senses, sending a shiver through the body. Desire awakens, senses blur, and a magnetic tension ignites the mind, inflaming intentions. As seduction intensifies, raw attraction becomes inevitable. Defined by a hypnotic blend of Tobacco, Vanilla, Rum, and Cinnamon, enhanced by Hedione, this enigmatic night perfume captivates effortlessly. Its seductive formula disrupts even the most attuned senses, unveiling the leathery, animal, and woody facets of the Vanilla Bean. The result is an aura of magnetic attraction, endowing the wearer with an almost otherworldly appeal.

• Top Notes: Rhum, Tobacco, 
• Middle Notes: Cinnamon, Saffron, Leather
• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Hedione, Vanilla, Musk
• Created: 2016
• Perfumer: Initio Parfums Prives
• Olfactive Family: Oriental
• Style: Unisex

Initio Parfums Privés, founded in 2015 by the Sprecher Berrier Group under the guidance of Julien Sprecher and Axel Berrier, has rapidly carved a distinctive niche within the luxury fragrance industry. Rooted in French perfumery traditions and enhanced by its founders' extensive experience in the Middle Eastern and Near Eastern markets, Initio uniquely emphasizes the emotional and transformative power of scents, aiming to influence mood, behavior, and self-perception through sophisticated olfactory experiences.

The brand is renowned for its diverse collections of niche, unisex fragrances, each carefully crafted to evoke specific emotional responses. Notable collections include Black Gold, Magnetic Blend, The Absolutes, The Carnal Blends, and The Hedonist. Signature scents like Oud for Greatness, featuring oud, lavender, and patchouli, and Side Effect, an enticing blend of saffron, rum, and vanilla, illustrate Initio's commitment to bold, luxurious, and emotionally compelling fragrances.

Positioned firmly within the high-end market, Initio Parfums Privés distributes its fragrances through luxury retail partners and its official platforms. The brand’s status was further solidified in 2023 when acquired by Advent International, significantly boosting its global presence. Despite mixed customer reviews, particularly regarding longevity and projection, Initio maintains a devoted following among fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate its distinct approach to perfumery, blending mystical allure with modern sophistication.

The specific perfumer for Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés is not publicly disclosed, as the brand often keeps the identities of its perfumers confidential. However, Initio works with a roster of leading perfumers for its fragrances, such as Constantin Guéros, Alexandra Kosinski, Alberto Morillas and Maurice Roucel.

Oriental - Oriental fragrances with dominant amber are placed in a separate group thanks to their accentuated warmth and sensuality. Their opulent bouquet includes intoxicating and intensive substances such as musk, vanilla, exotic resins and wood, often accompanied with exotic flowers and spices.

Our individual hand costumed made fragrance samples are bottled in a lucite 2ml spray atomizer and packaged in a black organza bag.