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Initio Side Effect Dupe Australia - Lie 93 | The Sweetest Lie

Initio Side Effect Dupe Australia - Lie 93 | The Sweetest Lie

Name: Initio Side Effect Dupe Australia - Lie 93 | The Sweetest Lie
Brand: The Sweetest Lie | Inspired by Luxury Fragrances
Price: 45.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$45.00

Initio Side Effect is one of the most compulsively
wearable fragrances in niche perfumery — a dark,
boozy, vanillic tobacco that hits like a shot of
aged rum on a cold night and refuses to leave.
From the same house that created Oud for Greatness
(Lie 66), Initio Parfums Privés positions Side
Effect in their Magnetic Blends collection,
designed around the science of attraction. The
concept: pheromone-charged fragrances engineered
for maximum magnetism. The reality: Side Effect
smells extraordinary and generates more compliments
per wear than almost anything else in modern niche
perfumery. At $415 RRP, Lie 93 is our dupe, hand
poured in Sydney for $45 — an 89% saving.

It opens with a warm, intoxicating burst of rum
and tobacco — immediately rich, slightly boozy,
and deeply magnetic. The rum is not the synthetic
sweetness of cheap fragrances but a genuine,
dark, aged warmth that feels genuinely luxurious.
Tobacco adds a smoky, slightly dry depth that
grounds the opening in something earthy and
real. The heart of vanilla and cinnamon shifts
the character into something warmer and more
seductive — the vanilla is creamy and enveloping,
the cinnamon adding a gentle spice that keeps
the sweetness from being cloying. The base of
leather and woody accords settles into a dark,
smoky, deeply sophisticated finish that is
extraordinarily tenacious on skin and on
clothing — a dry-down that develops for hours
and just keeps improving.

Side Effect is for those who want to be
genuinely, memorably noticed. Bold enough to
make an impression the moment you walk in,
complex enough to keep people leaning in to
ask what you're wearing. Perfect for cooler
weather and evenings. Genuinely unisex despite
its Men's classification. At $45, Lie 93 makes
that same magnetic authority completely
accessible.

Vegan, cruelty-free, and hand poured in small
batches in Sydney. Free shipping on all
Australian orders over $99.

Free Delivery $99.00
Hand Poured Perfume

Fragrance FAQ

Q: Is Lie 93 a good dupe for Initio Side Effect?
A: Yes — Lie 93 captures the same dark, boozy,
magnetically addictive character that makes Side
Effect one of the most complimented fragrances
in niche perfumery. Rum, tobacco, vanilla and
leather — the same irresistible warmth, for
$45 instead of $415.

Q: What does Initio Side Effect smell like?
A: Side Effect is a dark, boozy vanillic tobacco
— immediately rich, warm and seductive. A
luxurious opening of rum and tobacco leads into
a creamy, spiced heart of vanilla and cinnamon,
settling into a deep, smoky base of leather and
woody accords. Bold, complex and extraordinarily
long-lasting — a fragrance that generates
compliments everywhere it goes.

Q: What is the Initio Magnetic Blends collection?
A: Magnetic Blends is Initio's collection
designed around the science of attraction —
fragrances built with pheromone-charged
compositions intended to maximise appeal and
magnetism. Side Effect sits alongside Rehab
and Can't Get Enough in the collection. All
three share the same philosophy: rich,
addictive, deeply attractive fragrances
built to be noticed.

Q: Is Side Effect a men's or women's fragrance?
A: Initio classifies Side Effect under Men's
but it is genuinely unisex — the rum, vanilla
and tobacco character is equally seductive and
compelling on all genders. Widely worn by
women in the fragrance community. Lie 93 is
listed in our Men's collection but suited to
anyone who loves dark, boozy, warm fragrances.

Q: How does Lie 93 compare to Lie 66
(Oud for Greatness)?
A: Both are from Initio Parfums Privés and
both are bold, statement fragrances — but
very different characters. Oud for Greatness
(Lie 66) is a powerful, spicy oud — saffron,
lavender and rich resinous oud. Side Effect
(Lie 93) is a boozy, vanillic tobacco — rum,
cinnamon and leather. Both are extraordinarily
long-lasting. If you love oud: Lie 66. If
you love boozy tobacco: Lie 93. Both are
available and both represent extraordinary
value at this price point.

Q: Is there a Lattafa dupe of Side Effect?
A: Lattafa and other Arabic fragrance houses
produce popular Side Effect-inspired fragrances
that are widely discussed online. Lie 93 is
our freshly poured, hand-crafted Australian
dupe — vegan, cruelty-free and made in small
batches in Sydney for $45.

Q: How long does Lie 93 last on skin?
A: Side Effect is renowned for exceptional
longevity — the leather, vanilla and woody
base is extraordinarily tenacious on skin
and clothing, projecting powerfully for many
hours. Apply to pulse points on moisturised
skin or to clothing for maximum longevity.
One of the longest-lasting fragrances in
the catalogue.

Q: Where can I buy an Initio Side Effect
dupe in Australia?
A: Right here. Lie 93 ships Australia-wide
from Sydney via Australia Post, with free
shipping on orders over $99.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes — Rum, Tobacco
Middle Notes — Vanilla, Cinnamon
Base Notes — Leather, Woody Accords

Ingredients

Ingredients: All our perfumes are vegan and formulated with a premium blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics. For allergen concerns, please email us at hey@thesweetestlie.com.au.

INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), DIETHYL PHTHALATE.

⚠️ Warning: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Can Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

Shipping and Delivery

Orders are processed for delivery on working days only (Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.) Orders placed on Saturday and Sunday will be processed the following business day.

Orders are dispatched from Sydney via Australia Post.

Free Delivery when you spend $99.00

Disclaimer

Note: The Sweetest Lie is not associated with Initio Parfums Prives. Use of other brands' trademarks is solely for the purpose of helping consumers identify smell. We do not make counterfeit versions of Initio Parfums Prives - Side Effect. We make our own formulations, inspired by famous perfumes.

Lasts longer than the original. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Absolutely love! Smells very elegant and expensive + lasts a long time!

Arrived quickly. Love it.

Bought this for my partner. She couldn't tell the difference between the original and this.

I absolutely love this sent, it’s beautiful

10/10. I get so many compliments.

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