# Side Effect vs Aoud Vanille

Side Effect and Aoud Vanille share 3 of their 12 notes (25%). Side Effect is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Aoud Vanille.

## At a glance

|  | Side Effect | Aoud Vanille |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Initio | Mancera |
| Release year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Side Effect | Aoud Vanille |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 41% | 42% |
| Autumn | 40% | 40% |
| Spring | 14% | 13% |
| Summer | 5% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | Side Effect | Aoud Vanille |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 37% | 32% |
| Nighttime | 37% | 30% |
| Casual | 15% | 20% |
| Daytime | 6% | 10% |
| Office | 5% | 8% |

## Notes

In both: Sandalwood (Sandalwood / Mysore sandalwood), Saffron, Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla)

Only in this one:

- Side Effect: Cinnamon, Tobacco, Hedione, Rum
- Aoud Vanille: Cardamom, Pepper (Black pepper), Oud (Nepalese oud), Floral notes, Gaiac wood

## Accords

- Side Effect: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Creamy
- Aoud Vanille: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Creamy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.5/10 for Side Effect, 8.5/10 for Aoud Vanille.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.0/10 for Side Effect, 8.5/10 for Aoud Vanille.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 41% of the season votes for Side Effect and 42% for Aoud Vanille.

### Which one is rated higher?

Side Effect is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Aoud Vanille.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Sandalwood (Sandalwood / Mysore sandalwood), Saffron, Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla).

## More

- [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)
- [Aoud Vanille details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mancera-aoud-vanille)
- [Aoud Vanille dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/mancera-aoud-vanille)

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