Finding the right perfume at a fragrance store is not an easy task, especially knowing that many nowadays are fakes. It’s also common to find yourself searching for your favorite designer perfume in various perfume shops online and are having a hard time determining what the original is and what is not. It’s very easy to get ripped off with a fake nowadays as there are many impostors now that are so similar to the original it’s hard to tell. Spotting the difference is the most important thing in finding a high quality perfume.
When you go into a fragrance shop and speak with the clerk, ask to see the box up close. Review closely if there are any statements such as designer impostor, or inspired by. There are legitimate companies out there that make perfumes like the originals, and have permission and are required to state that their perfume isn’t the original, but made to smell like it. A good way to check the validity of a fragrance store is by asking if they offer such perfumes, and if they deny it and you still find this information, then avoid buying from them altogether.
Another important part to checking if the perfume shop sells original designer perfumes is by making sure that the box is the same as other originals. If you are a diehard fan or a particular perfume and are looking for it in fragrance shops and want to find the best price, it’s a great way to find out if it’s an original or rip-off. You may want to maybe take your old box, of course if you know for a fact that it was the original, and compare it with the perfume at the fragrance store. If you find any differences, and they claim that it’s an original, do not buy from this perfume shop.
If possible ask the clerk at the fragrance shop to take the bottle out of the box. Keep in mind that it’s possible that the tester bottle and box may be original and what they sell you is different, so if possible check to see if the fragrance shop has a policy that you can check the box and perfume of the fragrance you want to buy. If the fragrance shop doesn’t allow you to open the box ask what their return policy is and open it after you’ve purchased it in front of them to review. If it turns out to be a fake, call them on it and ask for your money back and never return to this perfume store. When checking the perfume review the box and bottle for the spelling of the name, design of emblem, as well as the designer name.
Although you cannot find any difference in the box or the bottle in regards to design, names, or materials, the bottle still needs to be further examined. The color of the perfume needs to be checked. Especially if it’s a perfume you’ve used in the past, or have with you in person, which would be best. Check if the colors match, exactly. Diluted colors are also a bad sign, as that means that it may be the original perfume but diluted, and if it is, it could have chemicals that can harm you. A fragrance shop that has any of these differences in their perfumes needs to be avoided at all costs. Aside from what is inside the bottle, you must further analyze the bottle itself. Check on the back what it says for the liquid weight. Also, the atomizer needs to be looked over. The color and size are very important as well as the design. Make sure that they are identical to the designer bottle. Also, the stickers on the back of the fragrance shop bottle that have all the small print must be identical.
As low prices in online fragrance shops are usually easier to find, many head to online auctions and websites. However, validity of an online fragranceshop is almost impossible to confirm. The only way to do it is by seeing what the rest of the customers of this seller have to say. As ebay.com and amazon.com are most commonly searched up for various purchases and are known to have low prices, they have great review options on the different sellers. If you chose to buy from someone on either of these websites check their history, reviews, and consistency. If you are buying from a different website where they don’t have reviews posted for the seller, you may want to do a simple search of the company or website. Usually if there is an unsatisfied customer, you can find a review online in a blog or one of the various rant websites that people discuss different companies and the quality of their product.
Online fragrance shops often offer the best prices for perfumes. However, they are almost impossible to check as you cannot see the perfume and box. Ask for them to send you pictures, not only of the box, but of the perfume bottle and its stickers, and if they refuse move onto the next seller. The best way to check the validity of a fragranceshop is by checking their history as a seller. For websites such as amazon.com or ebay.com it’s easy to see the reviews, history, and how consistent they are, it’s far more difficult for an online store outside of these websites. Many people however, especially if dissatisfied with a product blog about it, or post on various websites that you can rant about a company or product. Another good thing to look for is a good return policy in case you are not satisfied with the product. Just don’t buy something that is way below the regular price, as it’s almost 100% fake.
To get best results, avoid going to sketchy fragranceshop that is hidden away to find original designer perfumes. If the store doesn’t look legitimate, then the perfume probably isn’t either. For best results go to department stores, they have the best prices, and are 100% original. You can also track different sales available in a trusted perfume shop. Don’t take the risk of buying a perfume that’s not original because you don’t know how long the fragrance will last and it can also be a danger to your health as it may have certain unregulated chemicals in it to dilute it.
John Darly is the founder of Etepia Inc, an online fragrance store featuring an exceptional selection of rare fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, hair care, candles and aromatherapy products. Etepia.com offers more than 2,000 unique brands and more that 6,000 perfume for women and fragrances, all at a discount price.