How to confirm the authenticity of perfume

When buying expensive perfumes, you will definitely want to know if what you are buying is genuine. Imitation perfumes are easy to produce, but the quality and fragrance are different from the genuine ones, so you certainly don’t want to waste your money on them. Knowing some of the characteristics of counterfeit perfumes allows you to make wise choices.

Part 1 prepare to buy perfume

1 Know the seller. Finding a reputable seller to buy perfume can minimize the purchase of fakes. There are many sales channels for perfume, and it is important to understand the benefits and risks of each channel. Department stores are usually the safest way to buy perfume, because you can carefully check the packaging of the bottle and communicate with the store staff. You can communicate directly with the staff, if it is not genuine, you can also return the perfume. Be very cautious in the flea market or the exchange market, because the seller can easily deceive you without recourse. Be sure to check the perfume carefully before buying. If possible, get the supplier's contact information, in case the transaction is unsatisfactory, you can contact them. Ask the purchaser directly according to the information stated. For example: "Can you tell me the batch number?", "Can you take a picture of the text message on the back of the box?" and so on. When shopping on Taobao or Amazon, it’s important to read product and seller reviews. Make sure that the seller is certified, as this means that they must disclose their contact information. Check if there is a return policy, if not, ask them to provide a return service. Also pay attention to the correct grammar and spelling on the list. X research source

2 Pay attention to the price. Although this is not necessarily the same as perfume quality, if this so-called "brand" is not only very cheap, but also incredibly good, then this is not a real perfume. There may be exceptions, such as the need to clear inventory when a store is about to close, but in general, the price is still a good indicator of authenticity. X research source

3 Research the perfume in advance. Check the manufacturer’s website to see if there is a full description of the product’s packaging, bottle, and barcode. Then go to the counters in the mall to see what the bottles and packaging of the authentic perfume look like, so you know how to choose.

Part 2 confirm authenticity

1 Check the packaging. Formal perfumes are usually tightly wrapped in cellophane. You can see if the cellophane is loose or the packaging is simple, and it is easy to pull. Improperly packaged cellophane is a clear sign of counterfeit perfume. X research source

2 Check the box carefully. Usually only need to check the box packaging is correct or not, you can distinguish the authenticity of the perfume. Before opening the perfume, check carefully whether there is any unprofessional packaging and design on the box. Check the text on the back of the package. Check for grammar, spelling errors, and information errors. There should be no problems with the grammar on the authentic perfume packaging, and spelling or grammatical errors can be considered as fake marks. X Research source The authentic packaging is made of high-quality cardboard. Packaging boxes made of thin, fragile materials are usually counterfeit products. Look for the barcode on the packaging. The barcode must be placed on the bottom side, not on the side. Check for excess glue or tape. There shouldn't be any messy glue residue or excess tape in the real perfume.

3 Check the control number, batch and serial number. All these numbers will be included on the packaging of genuine perfumes, and these numbers can be independently verified for authenticity. Consult the manufacturer to see if these numbers match their production numbers. X research source

4 Feel the texture of the bottle. Real perfume bottles are smooth, while imitation bottles are usually a bit rough, crudely made, and sometimes even made of plastic. The cap of a good perfume bottle fits tightly and will not spill the liquid. You know, perfume designers treat the bottle as part of the perfume experience, so the bottle should be very good.

Part 3 smell the difference in perfume

1 Understand the complexity of authentic perfumes. The smell composition of real perfume is very complex. Although it is difficult to tell the authenticity by smell, those who know the smell of perfume can often identify the fake. X research source

2 Understand the tone of perfume. A real perfume will have three scents, which gradually show up over time, including the top notes, middle notes and base notes. This complexity ensures the diversity and multi-dimensionality of the fragrance, allowing the fragrance to undergo a series of changes from the initial use to the complete absorption. Fake perfume has only one dimension of fragrance, and the fragrance will disappear within a short time after use.

3 Distinguish between synthetic and natural ingredients. Real perfumes put a lot of work and energy into creating different scents. They mix natural products with synthetic products to create scents. Cheap perfumes are often completely synthetic, so they lack the complexity of segmented fragrances made from natural ingredients.

4 Pay attention to the service life. Counterfeit perfumes will have a similar taste at first, but you will find that usually real perfumes are more durable and effective than counterfeit perfumes, and are more valuable in the long run. The authentic perfume that has been opened should be able to maintain the scent for 6-18 months, the citrus scent usually deteriorates in about 6 months, and the floral scent should last for 18 months. Cheap perfumes lose their fragrance after a few weeks or months of opening.

5 Understand the scent of perfume. When researching a fragrance to buy, it is important to know whether it should be a single fragrance or a complex fragrance. A single-scented perfume only contains the top notes, so the lack of middle and back notes does not necessarily mean that the product is counterfeit. When checking the authenticity of a monotonous perfume, pay attention to whether the perfume smell is strange and whether it matches the description on the manufacturer's website. X research source

6 Perform the test. Only after inspecting the packaging and analyzing the fragrance beforehand can you try the fragrance. Be careful, because fake perfumes often cause allergic reactions or rashes on the skin. After thoroughly inspecting all aspects of the perfume, spray it on your body and pay attention to the smell throughout the day. If it is a true complex perfume, then the top notes will gradually become lighter throughout the day, while the middle and back notes will gradually appear. Counterfeit perfumes usually only last for a few hours at most.

Hint

Unless you are allergic to pollen perfumes, most people will not be allergic to genuine perfumes. Fake and inferior perfumes may contain various unproven and tested chemicals, which can cause allergic reactions to the skin or respiratory system.

Check the clarity. Real perfume is always clear, with no deposits or abnormal discoloration.

If your friend or family member bought a full-price bottle of designer perfume, try to smell the cheap perfume you just bought. You should be able to spot a significant difference between the two, which is usually enough to keep you away from cheap products! Or you can go to your local department store and find a product on display for testing.

Warn

Don't trust online dealers. These scammers use the fact that the victim is only familiar with popular perfume brands, but does not know what the authentic perfume smells like.

Street vendors plus cheap prices are usually not authentic. If you buy bargains from these people, you won't buy real perfume.