Buying counterfeit perfume can not only make you feel tricked and upset, but it can also be bad for your health. However, there are several signs that will help you to spot even the most brilliant counterfeits.
Check the wrapping
Authentic perfumes typically have cellophane that is quite thick and is folded flawlessly so that it can tightly adhere to the box. Improperly wrapped cellophane, on the other hand, is a telltale sign of counterfeit perfumes.
Flawless seams
If the plastic wrapping of the perfume box is sealed in unattractive way (the seam is more than 5 mm wide, it is uneven, or it has excess glue on it), then the perfume isn’t authentic. The wrapping of genuine perfume always has flawless seams.
Paperboard
Real packaging is made from high-quality paperboard and designed to protect the bottle from damage. That is why inside the box there is a special construction that keeps the perfume bottle in place. The paperboard should be white, not grayish.
Labels and inscriptions
Look at the gold circle on package. The arrow pointing to the right should always be darker than the arrow that points to the left. When buying a perfume, don’t hesitate to check the manufacturer’s website to see if the information published there matches with what is provided on the packaging. Even the smallest mismatch is a sign of a counterfeit.
Design
Looking through the shelves of fragrance stores, we can see perfumes that appear uncannily similar in look and smell to some of the high-end designer perfumes. This simple trick allows sneaky manufacturers to protect themselves from litigation. So don’t forget to inspect perfume bottle carefully before you purchase it.
Color of the perfume
Famous brands don’t use lots of dye in their products, which is why the color of an authentic perfume is usually pale. The striking ’chemical’ color of a liquid is the sign of a fake perfume.
Bottle cap
The cap of original perfume should be perfectly symmetrical (unless otherwise designed in the original creation, of course).
Serial number
- The serial number should be indicated on the bottom of the bottle, also not glued on.
- The serial number on the bottle should match the number on the bottom of the box. It should be imprinted on the base of the box or printed with ink.
Bottle
An authentic perfume will have a high-quality bottle with a smooth surface. The bottle of a fake perfume is a bit rough and contoured.
From packaging to the bottle’s cap, every detail of an original perfume is perfect. However, if you inspect a fake perfume thoroughly, you’ll find a lot of imperfections.
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