Buying Perfume Online? Here's How to Avoid Getting a Fake
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Buying Perfume Online? Here's How to Avoid Getting a Fake
The Problem
Counterfeit and diluted perfumes are a real problem in online fragrance shopping — bottles that look right but smell off, fade within an hour, or use lower-grade alcohol that irritates skin.
Why It Happens
- Marketplace sellers with no accountability — third-party sellers on open marketplaces are hard to verify
- "Too good to be true" pricing — genuine designer perfume rarely sells far below retail
- No original packaging or batch codes — a common sign of resold or counterfeit stock
The Solution
The safest approach is buying from a seller who stocks sealed, boxed inventory and can verify sourcing — the same standard trusted by established fragrance retailers like Sephora and Faces in the region, both known for guaranteeing authentic, sealed stock.
- Sephora — verified authentic stock, though at premium retail pricing
- Faces — regional retailer known for authenticated fragrance lines
Cautions
- Always check that the box and batch code match the bottle
- Be cautious of sellers who can't answer basic questions about sourcing
- If a fragrance causes skin irritation, stop use and check the ingredient list
Our Pick
At DXB Glow, our suggested pick is Perla Perfume Spray — sold new, sealed, with its original box, at a fair regular-size price point for everyday wear.
