# Narcotic Delight vs Side Effect

Narcotic Delight and Side Effect share 3 of their 11 notes (27%). Narcotic Delight is the fruitier of the two. Voters pick Narcotic Delight mostly for autumn and Side Effect for winter.

## At a glance

|  | Narcotic Delight | Side Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Initio | Initio |
| Release year | 2024 | 2016 |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Narcotic Delight | Side Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 41% | 40% |
| Winter | 39% | 41% |
| Spring | 17% | 14% |
| Summer | 4% | 5% |

## Occasions

|  | Narcotic Delight | Side Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 35% | 37% |
| Nighttime | 34% | 37% |
| Casual | 16% | 15% |
| Daytime | 9% | 6% |
| Office | 6% | 5% |

## Notes

In both: Tobacco, Hedione, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Narcotic Delight: Cherry, Cognac, Pepper (Black pepper), Pink pepper
- Side Effect: Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Saffron, Rum

## Accords

- Narcotic Delight: Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental
- Side Effect: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Creamy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Side Effect lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Narcotic Delight.

### Which one projects more?

Side Effect projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Narcotic Delight.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 39% of the season votes for Narcotic Delight and 41% for Side Effect.

### Which one is rated higher?

Side Effect is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Narcotic Delight.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Tobacco, Hedione, Vanilla.

## More

- [Narcotic Delight details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/initio-narcotic-delight)
- [Narcotic Delight dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/initio-narcotic-delight)
- [Side Effect details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/initio-side-effect)
- [Side Effect dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/initio-side-effect)

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