# 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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/initio-side-effect

## Community suggestions (1)

Matches found in a single community source only; unverified.

- [Bargello 902](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/kod/bargello-902) — Single source family (community); Source: [parfumkolik.com](https://parfumkolik.com/blog/bargello-parfum-kodlari/) (2026-10-26)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/niche-4-all-vanilla-rum) — 94% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Brigion Enchanté](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/brigion-enchante) — 89% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [French Avenue After Effect](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/french-avenue-after-effect) — 86% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco
- [Monkoku Rum Infusion](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/monkoku-rum-infusion) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Oil De Parfum Sensual Elixir](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/oil-de-parfum-sensual-elixir) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Paris Corner Farah / فرح](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/paris-corner-farah) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Maison Noblesse Side Kick](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/maison-noblesse-side-kick) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Afford Boozy Effect](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/afford-boozy-effect) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Riiffs Goodness Oud Purple Wave](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/riiffs-goodness-oud-purple-wave) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [Avapari Rum & Spice](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/avapari-rum-spice) — 67% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla
- [ESSNCE 1992](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/essnce-1992) — 61% overlap; Shared notes: Cinnamon, Hedione, Rum, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tobacco
- [BALTIQUE. Schwarzer See No.5](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/baltique-schwarzer-see-no-5) — 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.