Initio Side Effect Dupe Australia - Lie 93

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.