Initio Side Effect vs Zimaya Taraf Black

Initio Side Effect is the original. Zimaya Taraf Black is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.

Initio Side Effect bottleZimaya Taraf Black — dupe of Initio Side Effect

Comparison

Initio Side Effect (original)Zimaya Taraf Black
Overall8.5 / 108.5/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity8.3 / 108.5/10
Projection8.1 / 108.0/10
Value for money6.9 / 109.0/10
Scent accuracyReference fragrance8.5/10
PriceFrom £220 for 90m · EDP£27
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex

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

Zimaya Taraf Black

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Rum
  • Cinnamon
  • Tobacco

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Rum
  • Cinnamon
  • Tobacco
  • Saffron
  • Sandalwood

5 shared notes.

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