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Givenchy L Interdit Absolu vs Initio Parfums Prives Side Effect

Givenchy L Interdit Absolu and Initio Parfums Prives Side Effect compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

L Interdit AbsoluGivenchy20244.2★
81% alikevs
Side EffectInitio Parfums Prives20164.3★

The difference in plain words

L Interdit Absolu and Side Effect are very similar; both have Tobacco and Rum. L Interdit Absolu leans more white floral, while Side Effect leans cinnamon. Side Effect lasts longer and projects more; L Interdit Absolu gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingSide Effect
Stronger projectionSide Effect
Better perceived valueL Interdit Absolu
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● L Interdit Absolu ● Side Effect
Warm SpicyTobaccoRumWoodySweetWhite FloralCinnamonTuberose
Both share: Tobacco · Rum
Only in L Interdit Absolu: Guatemalan Cardamom · Lavender · Neroli · Indian Tuberose · Jasmine Sambac · Orange Blossom · Patchouli · Haitian Vetiver
Only in Side Effect: Cinnamon · Saffron · Sandalwood · Hedione

Community votes

L Interdit Absolu ← · → Side Effect
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Side Effect +9
65
74
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Side Effect +10
49
59
Price valueL Interdit Absolu +13
46
33
Night-ness≈ even
73
75
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
L Interdit Absolu profile →Side Effect profile →