Initio Side Effect vs Paris Corner Ophidian Sweet Surrender

Initio Side Effect is the original. Paris Corner Ophidian Sweet Surrender is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.

Initio Side Effect bottleParis Corner Ophidian Sweet Surrender — dupe of Initio Side Effect

Comparison

Initio Side Effect (original)Paris Corner Ophidian Sweet Surrender
Overall8.5 / 107.8/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity8.3 / 107.5/10
Projection8.1 / 107.0/10
Value for money6.9 / 108.5/10
Scent accuracyReference fragrance8.0/10
PriceFrom £220 for 90m · EDP£34
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexFeminine

Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from The Scent Atlas community. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 1 October 2026.

  • Source: parfumo.com

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Initio Side Effect

Top Notes

  • Rum
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Tobacco
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Hedione

Paris Corner Ophidian Sweet Surrender

Top Notes

  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Jasmine
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Marshmallow
  • Vanilla
  • Ambrette

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

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