12 ways to distinguish real and fake perfume accurately
(Baonghean.vn) - There are many types of fake perfumes, they can be real products mixed with fakes, but the most common type is the fake type that completely imitates the design of the real product (classified by level of sophistication as fake type 1 - extremely similar fake, fake type 2...). While the technique of counterfeiting perfume is increasingly sophisticated, you can still distinguish which is genuine if you pay attention to the following details.
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| 1. Check the outer cellophane wrapping:Don’t dismiss cellophane as worthless. With a perfume bottle, the sealed cellophane can be a telltale sign of authenticity.Genuine perfumes often have a thick layer of cellophane wrapped around the outside, and they are folded perfectly so that they stick tightly to the box, with no visible defects on the outside.On the other hand, if you see the cellophane layer covering the outer box is thin, wrinkled, fluttering and not sticking to the surface of the box, it could be a fake perfume product. |
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| 2. Sealing line:If the outer wrapping of the perfume box is sealed in an unattractive way such as the seam is wider than 5mm, uneven, crooked, or has excess glue on it, then the perfume bottle is not an authentic product.On the contrary, real perfume boxes are always carefully packaged, and the seal is also very attentive. Accordingly, the seams and folds are usually neatly and discreetly glued, without excess, without glue stains, without tears or holes... |
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| 3. Brand and writing: Look at the circle of two arrows embracing each other on the box. If it is genuine, the arrow pointing to the right will be darker, and the arrow pointing to the left will be lighter. If it is genuine, the description printed on the box will match the description on the website. Even the slightest difference is enough to prove it is a fake. |
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| 4.Inner box:The inner paper box used to hold perfume bottles is usually made from high-quality cardboard and is sophisticatedly and scientifically designed to protect the perfume bottle from being displaced, impacted, leading to breakage and damage.On the other hand, with counterfeit perfume products, this detail is often not focused on. The paper box inside is designed carelessly, the paper material is low, easily deformed...Another point is, the inner paper box of “genuine” perfume bottles is usually white; if the paper box is any other color, it is a fake product. |
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| 5. Product design: No matter how similar the scent and shape, fake perfume bottles must always have some differences. The reason is that counterfeiters deliberately produce their products slightly differently to avoid being sued. To avoid buying fake products, you should carefully check the perfume bottle before buying. The simplest way is to search for images and product information on the manufacturer's website for comparison. |
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| 6. Bottle cap:The caps of genuine perfume bottles are designed to be completely symmetrical (except for models that are designed differently from the beginning). Another point is that the caps of high-end perfume bottles are made very delicately and delicately. Counterfeit products cannot do that.When examining any bottle of perfume, if you find that the cap is crooked, unbalanced, tilted compared to the bottle mouth or loose when closed... then you should not decide to buy it, because this could be a poor quality counterfeit product. |
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| 7. Perfume color: Famous perfume brands often do not use many colorants in their products. That is why the color of genuine perfume is often light and clear. Counterfeit manufacturers often use many chemical colors in their products, resulting in a more concentrated and eye-catching color. When you see a perfume with a more prominent and concentrated color than usual, consider carefully whether to buy it or not. |
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| 8. Bottle body:Each genuine perfume bottle has a unique, distinctive design and of course it is also made from high-quality materials, meeting strict standards. The surface of the bottle is smooth, shiny, and bright. The bottle has a certain thickness, the glass must be clear, and there must be no air bubbles.On the contrary, fake perfume bottles often have rough, uneven lines and seams. Because they are made from cheap materials, fake perfume bottles do not have the inherent luxury. If you look closely, you can also see impurities and air bubbles appearing on the glass. |
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| 9.Special symbols:Perfume bottles of high-end brands are always designed and protected according to strict standards. In particular, there is always a shockproof layer surrounding the bottle... On the packaging of genuine perfume bottles, there are often special symbols: expiration date, recycling image or prohibition symbols for the product. Usually, fake products will not have these symbols or if they do, they will be blurred and unclear. (Photo: left is real - right is fake) |
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| 10. Serial number: The serial number is usually printed on the bottom of the perfume bottle. This series of numbers must be printed directly (embossed/debossed/inked) and not pasted on. In addition, the serial number printed on the perfume bottle itself must match the serial number printed on the paper box. The printed lines must be sharp, clear, not erased, not missing... On the contrary, when examining a bottle of perfume, if the serial numbers are not seen, or these numbers are missing, printed faintly, or do not match between the body of the perfume bottle and the box, then this is definitely a counterfeit product. |
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| 11.Product code, barcode:There are two parameters to remember when choosing to buy perfume, which are the serial number printed on the box (near the barcode) and the REF number - anti-counterfeit stamp (under the box). In particular, the REF code consists of 3 to 6 digits that must not match the code on the bottle. In addition, you can see the origin of the perfume through the country code printed on the packaging. In particular, perfume lines originating from France often have country codes starting with the number 3. England - 50, Germany - 400-440, Spain - 84, Italy - 80-83, France - 30 37, America and Canada - 00-09. |
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12. Fragrance retention: This is the most important part, assessing the authenticity/fakeness of a perfume bottle. Real perfume usually lasts on the skin from 3-12 hours, depending on the fragrance and the fragrance retention of each brand/product line. Depending on your body and environment, and how you preserve it, the scent will last well or poorly.WhenWhen buying perfume, always ask the seller if you can try it on. If they don’t let you try it, it’s best to find another store. If you can try it on, don’t be afraid to spray it on your wrist or elbow, wait about 30 minutes to see if the scent remains. In most cases, fake perfumes will evaporate without leaving any scent behind. |
