We all love perfumes! These small jars with exquisite essences that most try to invest in to buy a good quality one.
Perfumes are the perfect object when you don't know what to give, they are that plus that enhances our most daring looks and for the most expert people they are even part of their personality, since many times we identify a person by the perfume they wear.
But, although the brands offer an endless number of fragrances, are we really buying original products? Or are we vulnerable to counterfeits?
Piracy is a market that has grown widely and fashion is unfortunately exposed to it. Fake bags, shoes, cosmetics and even perfumes have been put into circulation on the market and can fool anyone. So we will give you the tips you need to know so that you do not buy a fake perfume.
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Duration and liquidity
Although some imitations manage to obtain aromas very similar to the original perfume, it lasts only a few hours. Also, fake perfumes usually do not have a good fixative and can leave a greasy feeling on the skin. Also, it is important to test its liquidity when you apply it to your body, an imitation feels greasy.
Foam in the bottle
When you shake a fake perfume, it will generate a layer of foam that will remain for some time. However, when shaking an original fragrance, hardly any foam is generated. So when they sell you a perfume you can shake it to identify if it is fake.
Codes and serial numbers
An authentic perfume will come with a barcode on the outside of its box and will have a serial number engraved on the bottle, it will also show its place of manufacture. In case this is something that can go unnoticed before your eyes, some perfumes have their logo on the cardboard that protects the bottle and come with a serial number.
The cardboard
Some copied products are sold in a poor-quality cardboard package and even often have modifications in the printing thereof. The original brands place a special construction inside the box to ensure that the bottle does not move from one place to another. This high-quality cardboard usually has the serial number or logos that are typical of the manufacturer.
Cellophane
When a fragrance is original, it is perfectly packaged and glued to the box with cellophane paper, with exact and symmetrical folds. In counterfeits, the fold of the packaging plastic is more irregular since it is generally not perfectly smooth.
Your Bottle
The original fragrance containers are made of smooth, non-porous glass, and the bottom curvature is subtle, not exaggerated like many fake perfume bottles. In the copies the appearance is not so nice and it looks poorly designed.
The application
There is no more here and we are going to be very direct: if it causes irritation, itchiness or rashes, then in short... it is false.Since quality products go on the sale after passing the quality tests that each company has with its line of fragrances.
If, despite this, you are not sure what you are being sold, it is worth going to a formal establishment so that you do not spend your money on a product that could be the work of a counterfeit shop. And don't forget that cheap is expensive.
