Perfumer Reviews 'Side Effect' by Initio

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

I've never seen you express your love of a scent more than this one. Love it!

[@Kinobambino]

He loved Nasomatto Pardon

[@jimlittle5769]

@@Kinobambino I was just going to respond with the same fragrance! I'm going to get it next month because of it.

[@in4gainccali129]

Armani Code Absolu I think was his best reaction

[@ronniemann9209]

I own a few PDM perfumes but I bought this based totally on Aaron's reaction.... Just amazing....

[@ronniemann9209]

@@in4gainccali129 have that 1 ...

[@michaellwalker8748]

Get you someone who loves you like Aaron loves the smell of Side Effect.

[@MarcelenaTheresa]

Lol right!!! 😆😂🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tharius78]

🤣🤣🤣so true his reaction was priceless!

[@cvlttvrebrand2658]

😂😂😂😂 💯

[@embalyst]

😆

[@ericneal8582]

I don't know if such a love exists!!

[@garthwright6308]

I buy my fragrances based your reviews because I don't have time to go to the stores smelling everything. I trust your knowledge and expertise, and it's greatly appreciated.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you

[@dard4642]

I don't know how people go out and shop for fragrance. After I smell three different ones, no amount of coffee bean can bring my nose back home. My nose's ability to discern individual qualities is done for the day.

[@thewoat6589]

Why not buy small samples?

[@garthwright6308]

@@thewoat6589 buying samples isn't worth it to me. It adds up when you spend $100 to buy four samples at $25 a piece. Chances are, it' might not be enough juice for me to come to love and appreciate the fragrance.

[@thewoat6589]

Garth Wright buying a small $4 sample of a frag aaron highly recommends sounds like a much better idea than buying it blindly...to me at least lol

[@Devilish_Edd]

"It makes me want to reach the heights of my creativity" -Aaron What beautiful words! That's what should be at the core of every artist.

[@ryanparker3103]

I love how although you are a perfumer with your own brand you are still so honest and praise other brands work and products and still encourage people to try them Great review as always 🙌🦄

[@petervenkman8425]

Aaron, you are a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing this content, to this universe. One love. ✊🏽

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you for your kind words

[@sheldoncarew6447]

He's a true blessing to the Fragrance Community.

[@dannyboy9193]

I just got this today and had to rewatch it and man I got the same reactions as you. It’s just heavenly and gorgeous. Such a beautiful fragrance. Never smelled anything this beautiful. It’s sophisticated and elegant but can be worn everyday.

[@saibot_201]

i've watched this exact video at least 4 times now and this is the first time after i've bought it and put it on my hand for your video. i just can't get over how perfect it's done, exactely like you said, not too boozy, not too woody, not too sweet, perfectly balanced. I'm just in awe and am soo happy that I've bought it!

[@jamesmaestro5390]

I bought this strictly Bc of your reaction and you’re so correct! Dropped me to my knees!! I couldn’t stop smelling myself! Thank you for your review my guy.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

It's so good!

[@adflicto1]

I ordered 10ml of this parfume because of the reaction you had. I never smelled something more beautiful than this. Now i understand why you reacted this way. Thank you Aaron and i wish you all the best

[@dinfinity85]

Hands down to one of the best perfume reviewer. Watched your video few days before. I just got the perfume and guess what? I get the tingling sensation as well. This perfume gives me goosebumps. It's complex, it's dark, and I just loves it.

[@houdini178]

What an incredible review; perhaps the best I've ever seen in 10-years of watching them. Thank you for showing us your Soul.

[@alajlub]

Aaron you the man! I went out and bought Side Effect because of your review. Hands down one of the most beautiful scents I’ve ever smelled. You my go to guy for frag reviews from now on and I can’t wait to get my hands on your own fragrances. Cheers my friend and stay safe!

[@VaradS]

A Fragranace is great when Aaron gets tingly 🥃❤️

[@nathanielcheatham4738]

Yes lol that's how you know it's really good

[@froochie123]

I feel like its an instant validation for a blind buy.

[@CamD9203]

Just bought it... I personally get this warm, sweet, gourmand, and floral nuance with a barely perceptible tobacco note, very unisex, very delicious, recommended 10/10.

[@mattgraham2639]

Who’s here in 2024? Got a sample after this review, then purchased it today. It’s absolutely amazing and addictive

[@thatdudeACES]

I’m torn between this and absolute aphrodisiac. I love them both! But idk which one i want first

[@BRUXXUS]

After seeing this video multiple times, I finally got my hands on a sample of it today. Not at all what I was expecting, but my scalp is tingling like crazy. Never happened before! lol. This is really something special. I get it. 😍

[@thatdudeACES]

@@BRUXXUS i ended up buying a full bottle of both and side effect gets better each time 🔥🔥

[@josephbright4072]

Just got a decent of it from Scentbox and holy hell is it amazing. My new winter go-to

[@thatdudeACES]

@@josephbright4072 that and paragon has been on the daily!

[@loski8402]

One of my favorites from the house! It leaves an incredible scent trail! Thanks for giving us your take on this masterpiece!

[@alexsalvara9958]

Wow. The last time I heard the tingling from you was with the perfume Pardon 'nasomato'. I heard a lot about side effects but I now, after that I heard you, I would buy side effects immediately if I could afford it now. Thank you so much Aaron, it is always such a wonderful pleasure and amazing feeling watching you talking about perfume. It's like you want to share your art with people around you, to bring that art into us and to make us become an artist as well. If anyone is reading about my feedback, I want to say, this is the beauty of an real artist. Creativity and sharing. It's 2 simple words but, you need to dig inside of your heart to find the meaning. It's beautiful. May all the beautiful energy of the universe bless you all . ❤️🌻🌞

[@knockcro]

My girlfriend wears this fragrance. Should I tell her its for men and just take it for me?

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Yes. Snatch it and run! It’s beautiful art

[@dard4642]

If it's as good as Aaron says, you can steal it from her, spray it on yourself, and replace your girlfriend with three others. 🤣

[@Ryan-ph7nk]

Nope let her wear it and buy your own. It’s that’s good 🤙

[@Bionico71]

@@dard4642 I’ve done that in the past💯🤣😂

[@gury1109]

It's Unisex

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

Its so funny that aaron says his knees are tingling. I just restarted my fragrance journey after almost a 10yr hiatus. I have had over 250+ colognes in my life...Side effect is THE FIRST fragrance to literally make my body tingle. No hyperbole

[@MrLanarana]

Me and my wife wear it. Amazing fragrance 100% agree

[@joellara65]

This one and Oud for Greatness are my favorites from this line. They are just amazing!!! 🔥

[@phoebetsau9635]

I love Initio! Side Effect is my first, Oud for Greatness is second, then comes to Psychedelic Love as third. Psychedelic Love may be a little feminine for you as it’s a floral base but this house just has brilliant creations. I love Parfum de Marly too: Herod, Pegasus, Layton etc.

[@knockcro]

Do you wear side effect?

[@phoebetsau9635]

Mark yes I do! My husband loves it on me.

[@christopherbird2739]

You have great taste, I have side effect, oud for greatness, rehab and blessed baraka. All beautiful

[@phoebetsau9635]

Christopher Bird thanks! I tried Rehab too but just thought it perform weaker on my skin but I love the scent. As I bought many niche fragrances, I need to pick only the bests of each brand since I’m not millionaire😅. Maybe wait until I don’t find something better Rehab.

[@christopherbird2739]

@@phoebetsau9635 have you tried the new kilian called angels share? If you like side effect you'd love it

[@mr.mcclain9917]

Side Effect is a great fragrance. I’ll definitely be picking this up for fall & winter. Initio is a great house! Great review!

[@victoraranedad1885]

I've had a bottle of this one for about 2 years now. I fell in love with it at a shop in Budapest. Unfortunately I hardly wear it. There's something in the drydown that I don't like. It doesn't evolve much on skin either.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Aaron I would love to see you do an update on this fragrance. There are a lot of reviewers, stating that this has been reformulated and it’s lost it’s luster. Nobody could detect this better than you.

[@shinakuma1779]

Great review. Fan Your Flames by Nishane also makes me appreciate the artistry in perfumery.

[@LXS1303]

I felt the same when I smelled this. It was like nothing I had smelled before. Instant love!

[@martysnarf]

What a review!!! This is a standout from Initio for me as well; it is so nice to hear how much you enjoy it too. All of their stuff is very good IMHO, but this one seems to stand high above for me as well. Thank you for doing this one, Aaron!

[@mariaanastasia8333]

Amazing review!! I also love this fragrance, the dry down is intoxicating!!!

[@thaveshenchetty]

I've haven't seen you react that way before. Your reaction makes the scent profile tangible

[@Jiggy609]

Watch the Nasamotto Pardon review he literally cries

[@infernoah4059]

I was so amazed by your reaction to this. Out of curiosity, i bought a decant. It grew on me alot. Months later, I finally own a bottle. Appreciate your reviews!

[@Ventus7777]

Man, another one that goes on my to try list! Really like the bottles too

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Beautiful fragrance. Worth every penny

[@Justhitupdman]

VentusMaster just blind buy it! It’s Absolutely worth every penny! Back up bottle worthy!

[@almatoledo1608]

Aaron, I had never seen this connection to a parfum reviewed by you in this platform!!!!

[@hojubaby]

Im looking into buying this, was searching if you had done a review and here you are, with it’s review 🤗🤗

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Amazing!!!

[@christopherbird2739]

Buy it its beautiful

[@MrLyricJunkie]

I’ve always called this fragrances “Sex in a bottle”.. I know you keep saying sensual but yes this is so freaking amazing it’s unreal. Herod, Side Effect, and Angels Share. It’s nothing like those 3 fragrances. Great review. 👍🏾

[@MoreTrenMoreMen69]

@@ManicMindTrick When I smelled a sample it just instantly smelled like my grandma's house (she smokes cigarettes in the house so it kinda makes sense since tobacco is a primary note in herod). Like I'm talking near identical to my grandma's house. I plan to retry with a bigger sample in hopes of my nose adjusting to the smell and finding what's so good about it. I have bottles of Absolute Aphrodisiac and Side Effect and those two INSTANTLY get me in certain moods (cuddly and sensual with AA, invigorated and ready to party with SE)

[@nighthemX]

Side Effect > Herod > Angels Share

[@FernandoPena-st9to]

Hot take: Herod would be the next Dior Sauvage if it lasted longer. @@nighthemX

[@nelsonblackshear5794]

I bought this 3 years ago from Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale. I remember I had the same initial reaction. I told them to bag it right away. I didn’t care how much it cost and I didn’t care to smell anything else!

[@trevor9041]

Hall of fame right here! Jeez Aaron, that is crazy. I love your reviews and if I ever get enough money I might have to purchase it. I'm a young fragrance lover and respect you greatly!!! Hope life is going well.

[@marta9649]

Aaron you made me ordered 10 ml decant :) The only one I tried from this house is ATOMIC ROSE, there is many roses perfumes out there we all know but this one is unforgetable !!! and on my skin last after shower too !!! I love your videos All the best

[@christopherbird2739]

Let us know what you think

[@Sunflower-lv9iu]

Atomic Rose smells like a candle.

[@yngexec]

Aaron i bought this after watching your review. OMG...this is absolutely amazing and thank you! This will be my signature scent on cold fall and winter season.

[@emmanueladeyemi4837]

Just tested it on my skin now, I also got the tingling, and a bit of head swelling. it’s so beautiful 🥺 😍😍

[@BRUXXUS]

I finally just got my hands on a decant of this today. Not at all what I expected, but also made my head go tingly! Never happened before. Haha. It's so beautiful. 😍

[@Yummy411]

I guess I have to get my nose on this since it lives up to the hype according to your review!💜

[@PassportPowell]

Side effect is in my top 3 Naxos

[@Steve_D1974]

That was lush to watch your passion pour out. There is no envy at all in you for another brand and thats lovely. The art is above all for you 😊✌️

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Mr S I love testing these out in front of you for the first time. It’s very inspiring and wonderful

[@Steve_D1974]

@@AaronTerenceHughes The real people who love what you do will always stop to drop a comment in appreciation. Your vids heal in many ways. For me Ive listened to them when I need to get a wise opinion on scents on my radar. But on another level I zone in to them on days when anxiety is a inner battle and its a wonderful way of clearing that. Ive even had them on in the background as Im home exercising.. Double positivity and self care haha... Cheers

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Mr S that’s amazing to hear. I to have a daily struggle with anxiety and find filming the reviews Cathartic

[@Steve_D1974]

@@AaronTerenceHughesThats lovely to hear that it also helps you. The one this comment applies to was really great to see the sheer effect of it on you. You wont find that genuine reaction on any other perfumer or a review thats for sure ✌️

[@danspanos]

This one is excellent! It's definitely my favorite Initio! So far I own 9 from Parfums De Marly, and 3 from Initio. The two together definitely make up my favorite house! I don't know if anyone has brought it up before, but Parfums De Marly is owned by the husband, and Initio is owned by his wife. Great review as always, Aaron! I always look forward to them!

[@AngusSgXD]

Can i get a fact check on this one

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you

[@MysticleMonster]

@@AngusSgXD It is not a secret.

[@magnifiscents6707]

Dan I've seen you on all the fragcom vids bro. When are you gonna drop some vids and start reviewing.

[@danspanos]

@@magnifiscents6707 I do some reviewing on Instagram, but I really don't have any plans to start a KZbin channel! My Instagram is @danspanos if you'd like to check it out!

[@LaMartinRivers]

It is really lovely! I sprayed some on me today... such a lifting fragrance! Beautiful review and description. Certainly going to grab a full bottle.

[@razvanyke]

Ok, never smelled an Initio, watched this ATH review - bought, thank you : )

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Buy it! Buy it! Buy it u won't be disappointed xx

[@paris.enigma]

I soo knew you would love this. The cherry tobacco, vanilla and animalic musky tones are just amazing. One of my favourites period. Review Rehab and Absolute Aphrodisiac from the brand. Side Effect has similar vibes to PDM Herod, but way better. Herod has terrible performance.

[@coreypowers2100]

Damn bro!! You are an amazing reviewer. I’m glad I found your channel. You have an absolute gift for this😄

[@Perizaddancer]

I agree with your comment regarding being reminiscent of a Tom Ford fragrance. That’s the first thing that I thought when i smelled it. I’m a huge TF fan and I love all the Initios (and Pdm). Thank you for the great reviews. Happy Holidays!

[@wentonreid2843]

Wow first hearing him rate a fragrance like this I need this now

[@ashwhite8610]

Picked up a 10 ml sample of this, one wear and i bought a bottle. Its another fragrance that says the wearer is completely comfortable in themselves. Magic potion time this stuff

[@tattooedbill1]

Yay so glad you like this, it's a beautiful signature fragrance. Well chuffed as it means my nose isn't too bad afterall

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

tattooedbill1 no... it’s not at all. I hope your well

[@tattooedbill1]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Doing well, my friend, trying to stay safe in this crazy time. Make sure you keep safe as well and keep creating and enjoying life

[@Fadel_Abbas]

Please smell Atomic Rose by the same house. I think you will love it.

[@ChasingGiants23]

WOW. I thought this would be good. Seeing your reaction to this was mind blowing. its now on my HITLIST

[@x_DaPrequel]

Thank you for sharing your experience on this. Much love.

[@stuartbarnhill2795]

Good morning Brother, finally purchased this one and watched your review video again to reaffirm my thoughts, appreciate your honesty and passion 💥🔥💯❤️

[@danielkovacs9405]

Could you please make a hall of fame list from the ones you have tested so far?

[@fukcserbia]

Yes yes yes

[@stefanromanescu724]

I like when you choose something that gives you goose bumps, you make us feel your emotion like a most beloved song, hope i can get your onix, it's allways sold ouț on your site. Greetings from Romania

[@jjdagostino]

Have a decant of this stuff, really amazing frag, appreciate all you no BS honest reviews, its refreshing !!!

[@nickfromseattle5988]

Initio’s Side Effect and Oud for Greatness… exquisite 🥰

[@krokanen]

Thank you Aaron for a great review! I have been very interested in this one and you made things much easier for me!

[@RonnieMorgan-fw8qj]

Wore it yesterday. This scent is amazing!!! A must have in anyone’s fragrance lineup.

[@snakespeer2982]

Watching your videos is sooooooooo entertaining and sooooooooo educational .

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you 🦄🦄😀😀😀

[@sandeepchawla8832]

Thanks mate I was looking for these kinda reviews from U before buying it, cheers !

[@Rattlinghope4]

Hey bro🤣🤣👌I took your wonderful advice and fantastic symphony of notes….. I’ve purchased it and my goodness this is incredible. I do like way it stays on my skin and when I visited my take away last night I got three compliments! 🙏

[@ritayoung4752]

Beautiful review Aaron!!! Thank you so much for the artistic expression. 💜💜 This one has been on my radar. Much love as always.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Rita Young I think your love it. Pure art and talent in a bottle

[@alistairnapper1696]

I love this one too, I have numerous samples 😂 but still haven’t got a full bottle but it’s on my ‘hit list’, glad you liked it so much Aaron I can definitely smell why

[@ikechukwuokpala2946]

Another one we have to buy! Not test, straight up buy! Already have Oud for Greatness on its way... Nice job Aaron!

[@iconz255]

Thank you for this video review and the tingling effect. Nice to see the tingling reaction be back and in such a beautiful way 😁

[@stef2375]

I have just ordered this plainly based on your review. I really enjoy your content, and when you release more of your fragrances I will definitely be ordering some Onyx extreme!

[@swaghook]

Just got in a sample of Side Effect it smells great on it's own but I also happen to have ATH AnimalX and with that layered with Side Effect it puts it over the top!

[@FractalSoul1111]

Love the passion. Your review made me tingly.

[@leeallen463]

To be honest this wasn't on my list to try but that changed my mind, especially because I struggle to get things to last on my skin. Also just wanted to say I got a 10ml of your Oud fragrance and I can't stop wearing it! and wanted to say thanks. It really is something special.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you. My Oud is one of my favourite fragrance. The Thai Oud is really spiritual and relaxing

[@degeneratechris]

So glad to know your most recent upload is the very fragrance I'm wearing. I get to smell it along with you and hear you describe it, really puts it together. I've grown to love this fragrance.

[@loganprice3291]

I’ve never seen you react like this , I gotta get this

[@THETERPZ]

Will blow your mind with this one. Blessed baraka is no 2 for me. Worth every penny.

[@a.d.c7941]

You mentioned dark skin. I would love to learn about matching colognes with my darker skin.

[@gaijin138]

You are awesome mate. I'm a student parfumer studying on my own. You inspire me...especially to persist with my chemistry! Thank you 🙏🙏

[@LeoR4U]

I love PDM & Initio. And your brilliant & passionate review.

[@BigGladiator_707]

I’m happy I ordered my bottle yesterday. I went to Neiman Marcus and smelled it yesterday and had to order it. I definitely wasn’t paying Department Store price but still 300.00. Worth the buy!

[@karakurt8516]

Got a sample of it and I‘m officially in love

[@mikaiyelmiah8538]

My number 1 fragrance in my collection , Elysium extrait at 2 and atomic rose in at 3.

[@deniz9193]

I bought it before watching any reviews.. i sprayd all initios on paper and when i smelled side effect, i was thinking wow just wow. I did not want to buy anything, realy i didnt. I have way to many perfumes.... But i bought it, i could not resist. One if not the best perfumes i ever had imho. And i smelled a lot ;)

[@sidanx7887]

Best review I’ve ever witnessed

[@misshousemd]

I would really like to hear about Montale and Mancera. Those are beast perfumes but not spoken a lot. Thank you for wonderful reviews.

[@neilsmith3317]

Yeah I would like to see Aaron review Honey Aoud and Red Tobacco.

[@DarlingNikki2]

Have you checked out Scentrifugal Force? He has tons of reviews on Mancera and Montale and he's cool af!

[@misshousemd]

@@neilsmith3317 I love red tobacco that would be amazing

[@misshousemd]

@@DarlingNikki2 thank you so much I'll check it out

[@SerenityChamber]

Aaron, I just tried Side Effect. Wow it’s amazing!!

[@traybrook]

Very passionate review. Every once in a while, I like to watch reviews of fragrances that I already own…just to see if the reviewer has the same experience that I have. Excellent video, Aaron! Holla.

[@LeDingsBums]

i got myself a sample of it. and i can only agree with you, its such a lovely fragrance. so amazing, that i could smell it all day

[@haroldareyou]

Aaron! I've been watching your reviews for a long time now and I've been eagerly to see you also review Initio's Hedonist collection, particulary Paragon and Musk Therapy :) Hope to see you do review of those one day!

[@gabimassi8265]

like always, great review Aaron, thank you for that... my favorites are: Side Effect & Rehab in my opinion 2 master pieces... 🤗🤗🤗

[@christopherbird2739]

Initio are amazing

[@SenthilSukumaran]

I love the 'effect' this had on you. Always appreciate a little authenticity. I tested this in Harrods last year and really emjoyed it. Some women I asked to smell it on me liked it too but weren't as ecstatic. I just got ahold of the brand new Parfums de Marly fragrance and I am not kidding, it rocks my world. And I am going to do a video review of it myself as my second fragrance video on here. I'm not kidding, I think it tops everything the house has ever done, and for me, may be the sexiest fragrance I am now aware of on the planet.

[@SenthilSukumaran]

@LM AO that would be Pegasus Exclusif. The original Pegasus is already my go-to date fragrance. And this is that and more. Magical stuff. I'll be doing a review of it soon.

[@JadedMuse2]

I am holding off pulling the trigger on Coromandel for a Side Effect decant I have coming Friday. I LOVE boozy vanillas and really anxious to try this one.

[@SocaScents]

Literally my FAVORITE scent! Thank you for the review

[@Icedcaramellatte]

What a timely review. You just popped up on my feed for the first time. I picked this up about 2 weeks ago and can't stop wearing it. It is my first purchase from the house. I planned to get Oud for Greatness but sniffed this and had to get it. I think Oud for Greatness is next though. I have quite a few on my list but I'm loving this one.Glad to have found your channel. Great video.

[@peterzelger]

Aaron , you are simple the best. I love your reviews

[@ryananderson1887]

I cliked on this video because initio has been a top 3 house for me since my journey in niche started and Side Effect has been at the top of the list. I've never had so many re requests and overall lusty compliments on a fragrance and I own some great sensual fragrances. The only one that comes close is from it's sister house PDM and that is Carlisle. Constantly looking for more bangers in that category.

[@carlos002nz]

It's wonderful to see you so happy and surprised with a fragrance, Aaron!. I'll have to smell it!. (smile)

[@dard4642]

Wow! When you had the immediate visceral reaction, I knew you were either going to hate it or love it.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

It’s crazy to see my reacting in such a subconscious way

[@dard4642]

@@AaronTerenceHughes I've seen you respond that quickly only one other time, and you hated what you were smelling. You were on FragMental reviewing popular cheapies and you thoroughly rejected one of them, very quickly.

[@dard4642]

Also, I hope that this review finds its way to the perfumer(s). I imagine they would feel on top of the world after seeing it.

[@Mr.Whiffy]

Thank you Aaron for your reviews. I have learned so much from you over time. Side Effect is one of my favorites. It is utterly beautiful and has an amazing long lasting combo of scents. Initio is one of my most coveted houses. They as well as Parfums De Marly simply do amazing scents. Please keep up doing your reviews. I am always learning from your knowledge (especially the sit down ones where you teach us regulatory items or the process of development), as well as just how you go about dissecting each new scent. It may sound cheesy, but if I own the perfume, I actually spray with you and try to smell and learn with each episode. Thank you again !!!

[@AbdulAzizAlkendi]

How much projection on side effect?