How to Spot Counterfeit Brand Name Discount Fragrances

Sometimes you notice people selling on internet at substantially lower pricing than anyone else. It could be lower then what you could purchase from discount perfume distributors or even the fragrance manufacture. This Is especially a problem on eBay.

Take this example from Michael Rares, a discount perfume industry expert with over 30 years of experience. He came across an item by Chanel that caught his eye. Chanel is a company that has strict distribution restrictions and limits its supply to all of its licensed distribution channels.

Most discount perfumes can sell close to or at market price.The reason being is that there is no need to cut the price of discount perfumes. They will sell close to the market price. A Coco Mademoiselle 3.4oz bottle usually retails for $110.00 and sells for around $85.00. This one was priced on eBay for $39.95. There are many buyers in the wholesale perfume market at this price that will pay you right away for as many as you can get. But In real life, and legitimate products this would not happen.

Of coarse the first clue in determining if a product is real is the pricing. But if you buy a discount fragrance there are some things to look at to determine if it is real.To illustrate what to look for. Rares purchased a Coco Mademoiselle from eBay and one from the department store. Close examination of the products revealed that there were obvious differences between the two products.

Here are some things to look for that will let you spot counterfeit discount perfume. You can do this by comparing the item in question against one from a department store. Check to see that the font type and size matches and that the lettering is in the same place. See if the box is folded and glued in the same manner. Boxes for counterfeits often fall apart or not put together evenly. Check to see that the font type and size matches and that the lettering is in the same place.

The detail bordering needs to be the same. In the Coco Perfume case there is a gold trim around the outside of the box and the inside flaps are gold. It is also helpful to see if the UPC Bar code on the box is in the same place. You can also check if the numbers all match up. Check all of the trade marks, are they in the correct places? Is there an inner lining inside the box and is the construction consistent with the perfume box you are comparing with.

The bottle construction is very difficult to copy. Are the angles of the glass smooth and even? Quality bottles are seamless. There should not be lines in the middle of the bottle. Look at the details, angles and coloring of the cap and its construction. Does it fit properly on the bottle? Does it slide on and off easily. Examine the sprayer detail outside and inside the bottle. In the fake Coco the gold sprayer and the stem inside the bottle were completely different from the real one.

Finally, see if the coloring of the actual perfume and the smell are consistent with the department store product. Make sure to allow your nose to adjust to the first aroma, then cleanse by smelling an outside fragrance such as coffee before proceeding with the second.

Rares was able to conclude, based on this analysis, that the Chanel perfume was a counterfeit. Although he had nearly 30 years of experience on his side, you too can spot the fake by following these simple guidelines. Sites that allow anyone to sell just about anything to anyone will always pose these risks to the consumer. If you are unable to obtain any information on a product online, judge it by the price. And remember, if it seems too good to be true, that's because it is.

About the Author

Need a safe website to find the best things in life without spending a fortune? 30 years in Perfume industry, Michael Rares offers a huge selection of discount brand name fragrance Designer discount perfume from people you can trust.Bigdiscount.

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