I absolutely LOVE Side Effects. It's so super sexy on me.. It's also a beast in my opinion. Folks smell me wether I'm walking past or not. I am an extremely heavy sprayer though. And I also spray my clothes. Initio has some Bangers!! In addition to side effects, I own Rehab and Atomic Rose (one of Thee best rose fragrances) Absolute Aphrodisiac is nice, but my Royal Crown Sultan is very similar but better in my opinion.
I sprayed this one moderately, so that’s probably why it wasn’t “beast” to me! I actually really enjoy scents with this type of projection! I need to get my nose on some others from the brand!
Just ganna throw this out there I really like how you wear it for a few days and give it a real world test. Been watching fragrance reviews for a while and I haven’t seen one do that. I like that aspect of your reviews a lot
Great review. This is one of the most complete reviews that I’ve seen since I’ve been watching fragrance-related videos. I really didn’t know how much I loved Side Effect until I traded it. I’ve always had a love for it but I wasn’t reaching for it much because I could never really find the right situation. After close to a year, I started feeling regret for letting it go. In fall of 2021, I started to feel like I was missing it. Finally, in October, I bought a brand new bottle for my birthday. I WILL NEVER GET RID OF THIS FRAGRANCE AGAIN!!! Lol. Again, great review. Keep up the great work. I love how you cover different categories when doing a full review. Thank you. Holla.
Hi Ayesha, I’m glad you reviewed this fragrance. I love it! I have a sample of it, but I plan to purchase a full bottle soon and rock it this Fall/Winter. I didn’t even know I really liked boozy scents until this one. This reminds me of Kilian’s Angel Share, but I like Side Effect better.
I love this series! I tried a sample of Initio and it smelled like straight rum to me; so a bit too boozy. But, I might give it another chance. Lauren Redolence here on YT absolutely loves Side Effect. Thanks again for your video. Hugs from the UK. 😀
I keep coming back to this video trying to decide if I want my next buy to be Initio Side Effect, PDM Layton, or some random 3rd option. I just know I want a fall winter banger that smells soothing/calming but not overwhelming if that makes sense.
Ayesha, I love this series, as it is suspenseful leading up to your opinion on the fragrances. I literally wore this yesterday, so this review was right on time. I’m one of those who doesn’t care for cinnamon, but this one has a mild cinnamon scent. Glad you loved it🧡, it’s definitely a like for me because of the cinnamon. I agree it is an addictive fragrance.
Tried this for the first time today and couldn't get enough of the scent. I think the people who don't like it maybe just don't have a body chemistry match with it. I'm glad it worked for me! ❤
I got the pocket atomizer for my self and I'm so happy that the fragrance come with an additional mini inito free of charge. Also I love the scent it's like a rich gum vanila and it's not to strong and very warm. I'm so glad i bought it. For people that want this but saw the price of $343 Thats only for the bigger bottle. It has many sizes in OZ the pocket atomizer is $40 and as they get smaller they'll get to 6 to $4.
I have Initio Side Effect and i absolutely love it! It's a perfect Fall fragrance it's plummy and delicious smelling but not in gourmand way. To me it reminds me of Joop... a grown up more refined version of the old school cologne "Joop"...Side effect is less masculine more unisex leaning.
@@SimplyAyesha Lol! They still sell Joop lol...It's not a dupe but both fragrances have that prominent smelling note of plum. Side Effect is Joop's cousin lol
I smelled it in the shop before, ordered it online and it arrived just 10 minutes ago, I opened RUclips and the first video that showed up is your video 😊
I just finished watching the video, it also reminded me of baccarat and more of our for greatness and I doubted if it has oud in it! But after watching your video I think it is saffron note, I didn't wear it yet, just sprayed it on my wrist but I think it is already a love for me! Thank you for your great video.
I literally just sold this bottle last night. Didn't like it as much as I thought. I LOVE absolute aphrodisiac. That's the real star of this house outside the oud fragrances.
My girlfriend wore this and I dont like it on her, or on females for that matter.. I feel like it's too heavy and dark (and the booze note fits better for men imo) fragrance and that it works better for men. I love it on me but smelling it on girl was not nice at all..
Thank you! I have heard some people say it’s not sweet on them, but I’m glad I get that sweetness! Do you have samples or a decant? I definitely think this is one you have to play around with to see how it ends up working with your skin chemistry!
@@SimplyAyesha wait. You did huh. lol. I actually watched it. I’ll Have to rewatch it lol. It’s never too late to do a love ,like or let down 😂😂😂. Never!!
Great video! However, LOL! When you first took a snap of that fragrance and said you did not know what you smelled, I fell all the way out! I am not used to hearing you say that and I initially thought you would not like that fragrance at all. So I was surprised at the end of the video when you said that you loved it!
Hey girl! We have very similar taste in fragrance but I hated this when I initially smelled it. This review is convincing me to give it another chance. Thank you and love this series!
For the first hour I smell strong wood like (pencil shavings) scent... I think that's supposed to be the boozy part... Can somebody please tell me if they smell that too? I really bothers me.
Definitely not a let down for me... I haven't smelt an exorbitant amount of nichè fragrances... maybe 12 in my collection and sampled 30-40.. but of everything I've come across Initio Side Effect is in my top 3
I can see some similarity, but I don’t think they smell alike. IMO Fan Your Flames is much heavier on the tobacco, whereas I don’t think the tobacco is prominent in Side Effect.
Ooh, I'm excited to try out Favgrance, I've never shopped there! This one, along with Atomic Rose, are on my list to try!!! This sounds riiiight up my alley. Always enjoy your reviews ❤️
I absolutely LOVE Side Effects. It's so super sexy on me.. It's also a beast in my opinion. Folks smell me wether I'm walking past or not. I am an extremely heavy sprayer though. And I also spray my clothes. Initio has some Bangers!! In addition to side effects, I own Rehab and Atomic Rose (one of Thee best rose fragrances) Absolute Aphrodisiac is nice, but my Royal Crown Sultan is very similar but better in my opinion.
I sprayed this one moderately, so that’s probably why it wasn’t “beast” to me! I actually really enjoy scents with this type of projection! I need to get my nose on some others from the brand!
Just ganna throw this out there
I really like how you wear it for a few days and give it a real world test. Been watching fragrance reviews for a while and I haven’t seen one do that.
I like that aspect of your reviews a lot
Thank you!
Great review. This is one of the most complete reviews that I’ve seen since I’ve been watching fragrance-related videos.
I really didn’t know how much I loved Side Effect until I traded it. I’ve always had a love for it but I wasn’t reaching for it much because I could never really find the right situation. After close to a year, I started feeling regret for letting it go. In fall of 2021, I started to feel like I was missing it. Finally, in October, I bought a brand new bottle for my birthday. I WILL NEVER GET RID OF THIS FRAGRANCE AGAIN!!! Lol. Again, great review. Keep up the great work. I love how you cover different categories when doing a full review. Thank you. Holla.
Thank you! That means a lot! It sucks when you get rid of a fragrance only to want it again!
Hi Ayesha, I’m glad you reviewed this fragrance. I love it! I have a sample of it, but I plan to purchase a full bottle soon and rock it this Fall/Winter. I didn’t even know I really liked boozy scents until this one. This reminds me of Kilian’s Angel Share, but I like Side Effect better.
Good video. I liked it. I like your categories. My bottle is on the way here in the mail. Have a good one
Thank you!
I love this series! I tried a sample of Initio and it smelled like straight rum to me; so a bit too boozy. But, I might give it another chance. Lauren Redolence here on YT absolutely loves Side Effect. Thanks again for your video. Hugs from the UK. 😀
Thank you! 🤗
I keep coming back to this video trying to decide if I want my next buy to be Initio Side Effect, PDM Layton, or some random 3rd option. I just know I want a fall winter banger that smells soothing/calming but not overwhelming if that makes sense.
Good review. Thank you for sharing your experience with Side Effect. "love" for you.
Ayesha, I love this series, as it is suspenseful leading up to your opinion on the fragrances. I literally wore this yesterday, so this review was right on time. I’m one of those who doesn’t care for cinnamon, but this one has a mild cinnamon scent. Glad you loved it🧡, it’s definitely a like for me because of the cinnamon. I agree it is an addictive fragrance.
I’m glad you gave it a chance even though you don’t like cinnamon! It is a really well done fragrance and quite addictive!
Tried this for the first time today and couldn't get enough of the scent. I think the people who don't like it maybe just don't have a body chemistry match with it. I'm glad it worked for me! ❤
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Great reviews
Thank you!
I got the pocket atomizer for my self and I'm so happy that the fragrance come with an additional mini inito free of charge.
Also I love the scent it's like a rich gum vanila and it's not to strong and very warm.
I'm so glad i bought it.
For people that want this but saw the price of $343
Thats only for the bigger bottle.
It has many sizes in OZ the pocket atomizer is $40 and as they get smaller they'll get to 6 to $4.
I have Initio Side Effect and i absolutely love it! It's a perfect Fall fragrance it's plummy and delicious smelling but not in gourmand way. To me it reminds me of Joop... a grown up more refined version of the old school cologne "Joop"...Side effect is less masculine more unisex leaning.
Don’t make me go find a bottle of Joop! 😂
@@SimplyAyesha Lol! They still sell Joop lol...It's not a dupe but both fragrances have that prominent smelling note of plum. Side Effect is Joop's cousin lol
Love your video and subscribed ❤
Thanks!
Bought a few samples from this line and Side Effect is definitely one of my favorites. Along with Rehab
Thanks for sharing
Hey, have you tried Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess?
Yes! It’s an old fave!
It’s the best! It’s about to pass up my love for Soliel Blanc!!
my box isnt soft woth that velour and doesnt come with the little booklet :O
is it a fake?
A great fragrance. It’s in my daily rotation. It does smell a bit like “Oud For Greatness” which I enjoy as well! ✊🏾
Which one is more seductive side effect or spice bomb extram ? ❤
I think Side Effect!
Love your head wrap!
Thanks!
That’s my all time favorite
Ayesha, which batch do you own? It was reformulated in 2021, and I'm curious about the performance of the new one
Smells bad to me
I. Love those one it does remind me of, Delina 💕 💕 💕 I'm still on the fence about it. Thanks so much for sharing doll 😘
Thanks for watching! 🤗
Hey girly, I totally agree with your description. ❤ I love it.
So happy you love it!
Me too!
I smelled it in the shop before, ordered it online and it arrived just 10 minutes ago, I opened RUclips and the first video that showed up is your video 😊
😆 What a coincidence!
@@SimplyAyesha i was thinking what are the odds 😊
@@omaraddas6894 Sorry to say but you are being watched
I just finished watching the video, it also reminded me of baccarat and more of our for greatness and I doubted if it has oud in it! But after watching your video I think it is saffron note, I didn't wear it yet, just sprayed it on my wrist but I think it is already a love for me! Thank you for your great video.
Glad you are loving it so far!
I literally just sold this bottle last night. Didn't like it as much as I thought. I LOVE absolute aphrodisiac. That's the real star of this house outside the oud fragrances.
I haven’t smelled any of their other fragrances, but I would love to!
@@SimplyAyesha you NEED absolute aphrodisiac. Girl it's the most delicious vanilla fragrance EVER!
Sheesh they gave u free initio? Man they must love you lol. Great review. Love this fragrance and keep grinding 💪🏽
😂 They let me pick any fragrance!
@@SimplyAyesha I gotta work my way to that level one day
Ty u 4 the information.
Imma say…… LOVE!
I think you loved the perfume. This fragrance is amazing.
My girlfriend wore this and I dont like it on her, or on females for that matter.. I feel like it's too heavy and dark (and the booze note fits better for men imo) fragrance and that it works better for men. I love it on me but smelling it on girl was not nice at all..
Thanks for sharing your opinion! I love it on me and my husband loves it on me too!
Yes I agree. Don’t want my woman smelling like a dude.
“I wasn’t outside running and jumping” 😭🤣🤣❤️
Nice review. What's your top 3 Men's fragrances you luv to smell on your significant other?? Thanks
I think itll be a like for you. Its a like for me because i find the opening harsh and a bit medicinal thanks ;)
You won’t be wearing it today?? Yes you will 😂 I wear it everyday. Best fragrance ever made
Great review as always. I keep going back and froth on this one, can't decide if I want a full bottle or not. I wish it was a bit sweeter on my skin.
Thank you! I have heard some people say it’s not sweet on them, but I’m glad I get that sweetness! Do you have samples or a decant? I definitely think this is one you have to play around with to see how it ends up working with your skin chemistry!
"Purple raisin" omg u hit the nail on the head
Rum raisin!!!
Can you do a love , like , or let down on the two new kilan fragrances
Hi! I already did one on Apple Brandy On The Rocks! It’s too late for me to do one on L’huere Vert because I’ve already opened and smelled it! 🙂
@@SimplyAyesha wait. You did huh. lol. I actually watched it. I’ll Have to rewatch it lol. It’s never too late to do a love ,like or let down 😂😂😂. Never!!
😂😂😂
I think you love it
Ok! Before I start watching I’m going to say that Side Effect is a Love for You!🤩🌞💕 Now on to this video
I love your videos
Thank you!
This is strictly a date night fragrance for me.
Love!!!!!
Great video! However, LOL! When you first took a snap of that fragrance and said you did not know what you smelled, I fell all the way out! I am not used to hearing you say that and I initially thought you would not like that fragrance at all. So I was surprised at the end of the video when you said that you loved it!
😂😂😂 I was a little worried!
@@SimplyAyesha yes I could tell! LOL!
I wasn’t sure how you felt about this one! 🥰
Glad it was a love!
It was shaky at first. 😆
Hey girl! We have very similar taste in fragrance but I hated this when I initially smelled it. This review is convincing me to give it another chance. Thank you and love this series!
Try it again! It may surprise you!
For the first hour I smell strong wood like (pencil shavings) scent... I think that's supposed to be the boozy part... Can somebody please tell me if they smell that too? I really bothers me.
Definitely not a let down for me... I haven't smelt an exorbitant amount of nichè fragrances... maybe 12 in my collection and sampled 30-40.. but of everything I've come across Initio Side Effect is in my top 3
This is lattafa khamra on dry down
I love this one! So addictive!
Does it not remind you of fan your flames by Nishane? Without the coconut note?
I can see some similarity, but I don’t think they smell alike. IMO Fan Your Flames is much heavier on the tobacco, whereas I don’t think the tobacco is prominent in Side Effect.
You have to let it dry down after 15 mins it shows the real effects
Love
Ooh, I'm excited to try out Favgrance, I've never shopped there! This one, along with Atomic Rose, are on my list to try!!! This sounds riiiight up my alley. Always enjoy your reviews ❤️
Thank you! It was so easy to order from them, plus the shipping was free and fast!
I can't lie, something about this fragrance smells like magazine pages 😭 it sadly is a no for me
I think you love it…?
😍😍😍😍
Say what nih!?! A Love? I was wrong 😭😭😭😭
😂 Surprised me too!
As an Initio fan I hate SE.
Weirdly enough, "Side Effect" reminds me a lot of "Fan Your Flames".
You are not the first person I’ve heard say that! They do have similar notes.
I think it’s a Love 💕
I love a great boozy scent so I’m going to try a sample first
Definitely not a safe blind buy!
Like
👋🏽 I'm going to say LIKE!
U baddd
Thanks!
I do not like this fragrance.. not my jam !!
I can totally understand that!
Initio Side Effects is the most disgusting 🤮 hot mess I’ve ever smelled. I’m hoping maceration helps me out because its expensive. BEWARE!! This is 💩
Sorry it didn’t work for you. Fragrance is subjective.
@@SimplyAyesha I hope over time it macerates into something good. I’ll keep you posted.
@@YOLONOW5280now its 2 months. How ? Still meh or yeay?
Love
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