Hello everyone. This forum was very helpful when I decided to purchase some cologne and perfume on eBay. Unfortunately, I was naive and didn't consider the possibility of counterfeit products until after I placed my orders. I ordered the following fragrances and both ended up being fakes:
Michael Kors by Michael Kors 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum
It was poorly packed in a USPS flat rate box. The perfume box was poorly constructed, and the bottle was clearly a fake at first sight. The liquid was green and smelled like urine to be honest... it was also leaking. I don't have pictures of this one because I was so disgusted that I threw it away on the spot. I was immediately refunded upon contacting the seller. The seller asked me to return the item, but I refused stating its condition, not to mention that I will not be responsible for shipping a counterfeit product. Here is a helpful post by mikesc:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/294...=1#post2456032
Dolce & Gabbana The One For Men 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette
I've been using this cologne for years, and by just smelling near the atomizer, I was able to know the scent was inauthentic. The box was real, but the bottle was an intricate imitation. It seemed to look original, but there were some differences that I noticed upon thorough inspection. The cap was different. It was darker than the usual brown, and the inside had small chips and was constructed differently. The part of the atomizer from which the cologne exits was white; this part was black on my previous bottles. The liquid was clearly darker than the real cologne. The pump stem was longer. The color of the printed font on the bottle was also darker than the original and looked slightly off. The clear sticker on the bottom was not neatly centered and was stuck on sloppily at an awkward position. In addition, the contour of the bottom was also different. The real bottle is flat, while the fake had a curved indentation. I messaged the seller yesterday and am awaiting a response.
I will not be buying any fragrances on eBay again. I went to Sephora and picked up a bottle of The One.
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Updated: The One seller also gave me a full refund.
Michael Kors by Michael Kors 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum
It was poorly packed in a USPS flat rate box. The perfume box was poorly constructed, and the bottle was clearly a fake at first sight. The liquid was green and smelled like urine to be honest... it was also leaking. I don't have pictures of this one because I was so disgusted that I threw it away on the spot. I was immediately refunded upon contacting the seller. The seller asked me to return the item, but I refused stating its condition, not to mention that I will not be responsible for shipping a counterfeit product. Here is a helpful post by mikesc:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/294...=1#post2456032
Dolce & Gabbana The One For Men 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette
I've been using this cologne for years, and by just smelling near the atomizer, I was able to know the scent was inauthentic. The box was real, but the bottle was an intricate imitation. It seemed to look original, but there were some differences that I noticed upon thorough inspection. The cap was different. It was darker than the usual brown, and the inside had small chips and was constructed differently. The part of the atomizer from which the cologne exits was white; this part was black on my previous bottles. The liquid was clearly darker than the real cologne. The pump stem was longer. The color of the printed font on the bottle was also darker than the original and looked slightly off. The clear sticker on the bottom was not neatly centered and was stuck on sloppily at an awkward position. In addition, the contour of the bottom was also different. The real bottle is flat, while the fake had a curved indentation. I messaged the seller yesterday and am awaiting a response.
I will not be buying any fragrances on eBay again. I went to Sephora and picked up a bottle of The One.
- - - Updated - - -
Updated: The One seller also gave me a full refund.
