Distinguishing between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume

Perfume or fragrance oil (perfume) is a mixture of essential oils or aromatic compounds, scent agents and solvents, usually in liquid form. It helps create scent for the body as well as clothes, bringing a pleasant, seductive feeling or simply to cover up body odor.

The market is rife with fake perfumes. These “fake” products not only have poor fragrance but can also cause allergies, headaches and other health problems. Therefore, distinguishing between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume is always an issue of concern to consumers, especially when fake goods are increasingly being “imitation” in a sophisticated way, in terms of appearance. very similar to the real thing.

Distinguishing between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume

To avoid buying the wrong perfume, you need to pay attention to a number of factors such as form, stamp, price, perfume color…

However, remember that even if the perfume bottle does not have the “marks” fake” is listed below, it may not be genuine, because “high-end” fake perfume bottles can be extremely similar to real perfume. Illegal traders today can fake everything, except the liquid in the bottle itself, which cannot resemble the real thing.

Observe the shape of the perfume bottle

About packaging: Genuine high-end perfume bottles are covered with a thick layer of cellophane, with beautiful, neat folds and tightly clinging to the surface of the box. Meanwhile, with fake perfume, the cellophane layer is often wrinkled, thin and does not adhere tightly to the surface of the box.

The perfume bottle itself is also a work of art with high-quality materials, sharp shapes, and a very luxurious look, while those who make cheap counterfeits cannot invest in such quality packaging, so Perfume bottles look very “wild” if placed next to the real product.

Bottle cap: High-end perfume brands often design very sophisticated and sophisticated bottle caps. If the perfume bottle cap looks less refined, skewed or asymmetrical when closed, it means you have bought a fake.

Check serial number and stamp

Comparing stamps, serial numbers and purchasing policies is also an effective way to distinguish between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume. Currently, most high-end perfume brands have their own security stamps printed on the bottle or box. You can check the bottom of the bottle or the bottom of the box to make sure your perfume bottle is genuine.

If you buy genuine perfume, you will enjoy separate purchase policies, preferential policies and warranty policies.

Meanwhile, in fake perfume bottles, the stamps and serial numbers are often done quite carelessly and you will not be entitled to any purchase policy or warranty.

Distinguish by price

Genuine perfume bottles often cost millions, even tens of millions of dong and rarely have discounts. If there are, the discounts are low to preserve brand value. Promotions usually only take place on special occasions, and instead of discounts, the company can use gift giving (such as mini perfume bottles, body lotion bottles…) or combine several products. products in a gift set and sold at a “softer” price than individual products.

If you come across a post advertising “genuine perfume up to 60 – 70% off”, it is definitely just a trick to sell fake products by taking advantage of customers’ cheap psychology.

Based on perfume color

Genuine perfume has clear, beautiful, and clear colors, while fake perfume may be darker, have residue, or be less clear. This difference is because famous perfume brands rarely use coloring chemicals, so the color of real perfume is quite pale, while the color of fake perfume is often darker due to not accurately controlling the amount of chemicals. create color.

Distinguished by scent and scent

Scent and longevity are important factors to distinguish between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume. To determine the scent of perfume, users need to smell the product’s 3 main notes.

“Supper fake” perfume can create a scent quite similar to real perfume when first sprayed, so if you only smell the first layer of scent, it will be difficult to distinguish if it is not really pure. The third layer of flavor is the most obvious difference.

If it is a real perfume, after a few minutes of spraying it, you will still feel the delicate, pleasant scent, but if it is a “fake”, even if the first layer of scent is very similar, the layers of fragrance that follow will still reveal the fakeness because they are not the same. standard smell, even causing discomfort and headaches.

Based on place of sale

If you buy perfume at genuine stores or official distributors, you can rest assured. If you choose to buy hand-carried goods, you will likely become a victim of many shops selling fake goods before finding a reputable store.

As mentioned above, distinguishing between genuine perfume and “fake” perfume based on superficial signs is only relative because counterfeiting technology is increasingly sophisticated. Therefore, the surest way to buy real products is to go to a genuine showroom.