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What questions do i need to ask the seller to verify that a perfume is authentic?

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Ask the seller for a picture of the box that shows the batch and serial numbers. Then, call the perfume manufacturer and cross-reference those numbers to ensure its authenticity.

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I'm wondering if this Fracas De Robert Piguet I purchased in a flea market is authentic or a knockoff.the bar code is on the bottom of the side of the box. It had celophane wrapping on the outside 3.4 fl oz. Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur and bottom of the box and glass bottle says Batch Code 5J1

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Call the customer service line at Robert Piguet and give them the batch code so they can verify its authenticity.

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What is the plastic white thing (with metal sheet inside) on top of the box?

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It's for security. If you walk out of the store without paying for it, sirens will go off, notifying security.

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Are perfume testers fake?

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If the perfume tester comes directly from the brand or from a reputable department store, it will be authentic. If you got the tester from somewhere else, you can follow the same directions in this article to determine whether it is counterfeit.

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Are the perfumes from fragrancenet.com original or fake?

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Reviews from customers who have purchased perfumes at fragrancenet.com suggest the site is selling counterfeit goods. Be wary of any website that sells perfumes at heavily discounted prices.

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I have just received an expensive perfume that meets all the above listed criteria. however, it smells different to the one I originally smelled on a friend and the smell disappears within an hour or two. what gives??

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If the smell is different and tapers off quickly, then it is a counterfeit perfume. Some fake perfumes may have professional packaging, which is why it's important to check the scent as well as the box.

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Is it okay if the perfume was cheap?

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Sometimes. If you look at other prices at different stores and if the one you're looking at seems too cheap to be true, then it's probably no good. Price varies on the brand.

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If perfume appears yellow after being sprayed on a white shirt does it show it's inauthenticity?

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I wouldn't trust this test as counterfeit perfumes can stain t-shirts in a similar fashion.

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When does perfume expire?

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Authentic perfume lasts about 8-16 months. If you look on the box it should give you more information.

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How do I tell if my perfume is real by the color of the bottle?

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Bottles of fake perfumes usually have an intense coloring. They tend to be darker than authentic bottles.

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Can two boxes of a real perfume brand have the same bar code?

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Yes - a bar code notes the product, not the individual bottle. Most perfumes of the same manufacturer and type will have same bar code.

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How do I know which kind of oil is used in a perfume?

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You can read it in the ingredients, usually, or on the website of the perfume's manufacturer.

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What do I do if different people claim different smells when determining whether perfume is authentic?

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Go to a reputable department store, like Macy's, Dillard's, or Saks 5th Avenue and smell the real thing.

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Is perfume.com a safe website?

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Perfume.com is a legit perfume company that obtains perfumes from real retailers. The only difference and reason they can sell them at a discount, is they are considered testers due to missing a cap, or a decorative piece like a flower or bow. The perfume they send you has never been used, however sometimes it has a misprint. The retailers cannot sell the perfumes without a lid (or whatever is missing on it), so they sell it at a lower price to perfume.com. They are still authentic perfumes.

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