Dupe review · Scentual Obsessions
Aftermath
The Initio Side Effect profile, 70% cheaper per 100ml, from Scentual Obsessions.
- Smells like
- Initio Side Effect
- Price
- $41.99
- Size
- 30ml
- Per 100ml
- $140
- Original per 100ml
- $467
- Made by
- Scentual Obsessions
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Aftermath lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Side Effect.
Scentual Obsessions lists 4 of the 7 notes in Side Effect's pyramid — saffron, rum, tobacco and hedione. What it does not list: cinnamon, sandalwood and vanilla.
At $140 per 100ml it costs 70% less than Side Effect — the 9th cheapest of 10 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Side Effect
in bothonly in the original+ only in Aftermath
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Scentual Obsessions publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: saffron and cinnamon up top, rum and tobacco in the middle, sandalwood, Hedione and vanilla underneath — the shape of Initio Side Effect.
Top
- saffron
- cinnamon
Heart
- rum
- tobacco
Base
- sandalwood
- Hedione
- vanilla
For the one who wants a hypnotic, intoxicating trail of boozy rum, sweet tobacco and warm spice that lingers seductively long after the room empties.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 14 twins of Initio Side Effect we can price, Aftermath is number 9 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Fragrance World Aftermath $27/100ml
- 02 Match Perfumes Side Effect $44/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst $45/100ml
- 04 French Avenue After Effect $47/100ml
- 05 Yom & Layl Shelby Effect $85/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Second Reaction $89/100ml
- 07 HK Perfumes Act $89/100ml
- 08 Alexandria Fragrances Upside Down $110/100ml
- 09 Scentual Obsessions Aftermath $140/100ml
- 10 Oil Perfumery Side Effect $148/100ml
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The community
What people say about Aftermath
Rating
—How close to Side Effect
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Scentual Obsessions Aftermath smell like?
It is built to smell like Initio Side Effect — saffron and cinnamon up top, rum and tobacco in the heart, sandalwood, Hedione and vanilla in the base.
Is Scentual Obsessions Aftermath a dupe of Initio Side Effect?
Yes — Scentual Obsessions sells it as its version of Initio Side Effect.
How much cheaper is Scentual Obsessions Aftermath than Initio Side Effect?
70% less per 100ml: about $140 per 100ml against $467 for the original.
Where can I buy Scentual Obsessions Aftermath?
It is in stock at $41.99 for 30ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.