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Best alternatives to Initio Side Effect

Photo of Initio Side Effect bottle
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood

7 alternatives from $16.99 vs $420 for the original. Compare them in the cards below, tick Compare on up to three, or open View deals for retailer options.

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Photo of After Effect by Fragrance World bottle
After Effect
Closest match
Highest similarity in this section at 90% (est.)
by Fragrance World
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Why it matches90% similar (est.) to the original
Who should choose itClosest to the original here
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Pros
  • $29.99 vs $420 for the original
$29.9990% similar (est.)
What it costsAlternative: $29.99
Original: $420 · 93% less than the original
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Photo of Intro Aftermath by Fragrance World bottle
Intro Aftermath
by Fragrance World
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Why it matches89% similar (est.) to the original
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Pros
  • $16.99 vs $420 for the original
$16.9989% similar (est.)
What it costsAlternative: $16.99
Original: $420 · 96% less than the original
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Upside Down
Lowest price
Lowest price here at $109.99
by Alexandria Fragrances
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Why it matchesRum, vanilla, tobacco and cinnamon
Where it differsBolder and more aggressive than the original, creamier with more vanilla
Who should choose itLowest budget in this section
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Pros
  • Rum, vanilla, tobacco and cinnamon
  • $109.99 vs $420 for the original
Cons
  • Bolder and more aggressive than the original, creamier with more vanilla
$109.9988% similar (est.)
What it costsAlternative: $109.99
Original: $420 · 74% less than the original
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Collateral Damage
by The Dua Brand
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Why it matches87% similar (est.) to the original
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Pros
  • $55 vs $420 for the original
$5587% similar (est.)
What it costsAlternative: $55
Original: $420 · 87% less than the original
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Farah
by Paris Corner
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Price not listed: no US listing confirmed, check retailers before buying
——% similar (est.)
What it costsPrice not listed
Original: $420
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Speakeasy
by La Ree Fragrances
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
Pros
  • $48.99 vs $420 for the original
$48.99—% similar (est.)
What it costsAlternative: $48.99
Original: $420 · 88% less than the original
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Velours Lolite Maison Des Reves
by French Avenue
Smells like Initio Side Effect
Warm Amber · Fall · Winter · Long lasting wear
Notes and details
Top notesRum, tobacco and cinnamon
Heart and base notesVanilla and sandalwood
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What it costsPrice not listed
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