IS YOUR BOTTLE REAL?

In this day and age, there are so many counterfeit perfume bottles out there, it's hard to tell the real from the fake 1. Generally, Davidoff, Lalique, Versace, Chanel, Dior etc. are faked most regularly because a) brands like Davidoff, Jaguar are priced low and are super easy to sell. The cost of counterfeiting any bottle is very low and these brands are perfect scape-goats for these pseudo manufacturers. b) Expensive brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, Dior, Creed and the likes is the most popular brand out there for people who have a more refined taste. They reach for them if they find a good discount on them which in reality almost never is. The people behind the manufacture of these fake bottles have gone smarter and more professional and they rarely make mistakes.

Having said that, if the consumer knows his/her ins and outs, and has at least the basic of fragrance knowledge, they can spot even the most legitimate looking bottle, which is fake, from afar. Here are few points to consider if you have slightest of doubts about the authenticity of your bottle.

• Batch Codes. They are mostly found at the bottom of the box and the bottle itself and both have the exact same letterings. If it's a mismatch, it's a fake. You can cross check these batch codes on checkfresh.com which identifies the date of manufacture of the said bottle. If no result comes up, then in all probably, the bottle is a fake one.

• Uneven Lettering. Be aware of the fonts and spacing used. Easy way to cross check it is on the brands website page itself.
• Off colored juice. Such cases are mostly seen when buying from your local medical or a random shop. Most of the times what you'll get is a bottle with off colored juice inside. That is no accident on part of the brand. It in all case, is the wrong doing of an ill-informed fabricator.
• Know your Perfume. This knowledge comes over time. Above I had mentioned how these imposters have gotten smarter and look for new ways to trick even the most seasoned of perfume enthusiasts. They'll in most cases cover all their grounds but unfortunately leave slight mistakes nonetheless. You have to be aware of the branding, the logo's which can sometimes be found on inside of the bottle cap, the bar codes, the address etc. 
• Smell. This can be a little tricky. Sometimes old perfumes turn bad and will no longer smell the way it should have but that doesn't mean it's fake. Other times, if you know your perfume and the notes it has, and it still seems off to you, then in all probabilities, it's not a legit bottle. Always check for dates.
• Amazon/Flipkart. Although there are a few legit sellers on these websites, if you're not sure about them, avoid them at all costs. Always look for the said sellers feedback and only if they have substantial positive reviews, is when you give them a green signal.