How to different Real or Fake perfume?
Despite the short lasting effect of fake perfumes and far from original odor, a lot of people still buy fake perfumes that only have the brand name illegally printed on them.
These perfumes have the name designers name and almost the same bottle as the genuine product. In addition these fake perfumes have identical label and box as the original. Street vendors sell these bottles for $20 (est. RM70.00) each.
Please note that these are only a few examples from the huge illegal business of producing fake goods. Still it is up to the customer to decide what to buy, someone prefers price over quality, others vice verse.
How to avoid a Fake?
If you’re not buying a fragrance from a major retailer (who purchased it from the authorized distributor), here are some things to look out for, to reduce your chance of buying a fake:
- What does it cost? If the price seems too low, chances are it’s not the genuine article.
- Where is it being sold? Street corner, flea market, suspect online website? If it looks dodgy, it probably is.
- Look at the packaging. Are there any misspellings? Does the country of origin match the country usually on the product? Is the printing or cardboard of poor quality? If you’ve got an old box, take it shopping with you, for comparison.
- If you can, look at the contents. Are there differences in colour or consistency from the normal product? It should be clear and not overly oily.
- How does the product smell? It shouldn’t be bitter or sour. Spray some on a piece of cardboard, then go away for half an hour. Does the fragrance last?
- Ensure the seller guarantees the perfume is 100% genuine (some offer a certificate of authenticity) and has a return policy if you're not happy with the product.
Spot the difference as below sample:
Spot the Davidoff different:
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One of these bottles of Cool Water is real and the other is fake. Can you tell which is which? CHOICE couldn’t. The two bottles are nearly identical apart from some subtle differences.
It wasn’t until both perfumes were sprayed onto cardboard that the big difference became apparent. "The top note is vaguely Cool Water but… it doesn’t last, and it’s sour ..." said Coty’s Managing Director about the counterfeit version.
And the answer? The one on the right is the real Davidoff Cool Water.
It wasn’t until both perfumes were sprayed onto cardboard that the big difference became apparent. "The top note is vaguely Cool Water but… it doesn’t last, and it’s sour ..." said Coty’s Managing Director about the counterfeit version.
And the answer? The one on the right is the real Davidoff Cool Water.
Spot the Davidoff-Echo different:
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Here is the packing from two bottles of Echo Woman — one real, one fake. Once the packaging has been opened, you can immediately see the difference between the two.
The counterfeit perfume sits inside an empty box, while the legitimate perfume is padded with extra packaging — though you wouldn’t be able to check this if the perfume was sealed in cellophane.
The counterfeit perfume sits inside an empty box, while the legitimate perfume is padded with extra packaging — though you wouldn’t be able to check this if the perfume was sealed in cellophane.
Spot the Channel, Elizabeth, Hugo different:
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| Fake Real Fake Real Fake Real |
Spot the CK-be different:
