Initio Side Effect Dupes and Similar Scents
For Initio Side Effect there are only community suggestions: Bargello 902. They rest on a single source and are unverified. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum (94% note/accord overlap), Brigion Enchanté (89%), French Avenue After Effect (86%).
Coded dupes
Community suggestions (1)
Matches found in a single community source only; unverified.
| Dupe | Gender | Source confidence | Source | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargello 902 | No data | Single source family (community) | parfumkolik.com Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of? |
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
94% matchNiche 4 All Vanilla Rum
Niche 4 All · 2024
94% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
89% matchBrigion Enchanté
Brigion · 2025
89% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
86% matchFrench Avenue After Effect
French Avenue
86% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco
76% matchMonkoku Rum Infusion
Monkoku · 2025
76% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
74% matchOil De Parfum Sensual Elixir
Oil De Parfum
74% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
72% matchParis Corner Farah / فرح
Paris Corner · 2025
72% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Tobacco, Vanilla
71% matchMaison Noblesse Side Kick
Maison Noblesse · 2024
71% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
71% matchAfford Boozy Effect
Afford
71% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
71% matchRiiffs Goodness Oud Purple Wave
Riiffs
71% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
67% matchAvapari Rum & Spice
Avapari
67% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
61% matchESSNCE 1992
ESSNCE · 2025
61% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco
60% matchBALTIQUE. Schwarzer See No.5
BALTIQUE. · 2026
60% overlap
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initio Side Effect | Original | No data | No data | 8.3/10 (4,133 votes) | 8.1/10 (4,104 votes) |
| Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum | Similar original | 94% | Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla | 8.1/10 (17 votes) | 7.7/10 (17 votes) |
| Brigion Enchanté | Similar original | 89% | Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla | No data | No data |
| French Avenue After Effect | Similar original | 86% | Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco | 7.6/10 (172 votes) | 7.4/10 (172 votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Initio Side Effect?
There is no verified dupe. Community suggestions: Bargello 902: single source family (community).
Which perfume smells closest to Initio Side Effect?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum (94%). Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Brigion Enchanté (89%), French Avenue After Effect (86%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight). It does not mean the scent is identical.
Dupe matches were last checked on October 26, 2026.