Fake fragrance - Oud for Greatness by Initio Parfums

[@betteryoubetter]

He's back! This guy has taught me so much about the frag game, and likely saved me a ton of money! Thank you!

[@tattoofun2003]

He is always here ! He never left ! Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it.

[@ChescoYT]

This channel is amazing! Tnx man, you're doing god's work!

[@tattoofun2003]

Thank you !

The versus video that I was waiting thank you so much!!!

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome.

[@sibyl333]

I used your video to test my OFG so thank you!! It has the matte atomizer, don’t have a scale but it also has the metal ring around the cap etc etc and the FANTASTIC smell which I remember when I tested it. So thank you for your video- helped me a lot since I am just finding out how crafty they are.

[@tattoofun2003]

Glad my video helped you.

[@longdang8477]

Very detail video about the looks and quality of the real vs. fake fragrance. Thanks a bunch

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome.

[@tomipiriz]

Thank you, I am already looking for this fragrance and your video helps me a lot

[@tattoofun2003]

I'm glad I can help !

[@hamzahhamed5740]

Great video as usual, I would suggest you to always put the authentic bottle on the scale as well! Before spraying it. This will help a lot especially with opaque bottles! And of course to do with all authentic bottles will be great ! 👍

[@tattoofun2003]

I thought of that when I started doing these videos but I didn't go there, at least not yet.

[@hamzahhamed5740]

@@tattoofun2003 It will be very helpful especially in swaps and buying used bottles which we do a lot, It’s hard to find something like this online, I actually started my own chart weighing each new bottle I get out of the seal.

[@tattoofun2003]

@@hamzahhamed5740 That's good but it will only be an estimate weigh. 1ml of liquid does not equal 1gr.

[@aklenam5725]

Thank you so much!!! I just bought Parfum INITIO oud for greatness, and thanks to you I just saw that I bought the wrong one! and I don't even need to open it, thank you so much!

[@tattoofun2003]

Return any fake. Go for authorised retailers. Report the seller.

[@aklenam5725]

@@tattoofun2003 I would do it without fail and without pity!!!

[@Warteeinbisschen]

Can you tell me please, what is the difference, in centimeters, between the original and the fake packaging ? Thank you!

[@ivonalapavra7490]

Thanks for those videos! Great work man!

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome.

[@dbarton8651]

Is there always, unequivocally a batch code on the bottom of the bottle?? Thanks

[@tattoofun2003]

Yes. It should always be on the bottle.

[@robertosalinas8304]

If possible, do you have the weight of OFG, but only the bottle with liquid, I would appreciate it

[@DavidLopez-ji2ph]

Good video! Really good in fact

[@tattoofun2003]

Thanks !

[@scentsei8201]

I recently bought YSL Tuxedo EDP. From an online store in Denmark. Would it be possible for you to look at it ? Because it really looks and smells great, maybe i am overthinking it but would love your opinion. 💙

[@tattoofun2003]

If you bought it from a store that was official you must not worry about anything.

[@platinum0714]

Thank you for putting your life on the line for us😂🙏🏼🙏🏼 great video

[@Carpediem6706]

This was a year ago, has the bottom changed on the new bottles?

[@tattoofun2003]

I do not know. I did not buy new bottles.

[@chalmerelkins8965]

Someone is selling a tester bottle new without box. Would there still have a batch code on this?

[@tattoofun2003]

@@chalmerelkins8965 Every bottle should have a batch.

[@chalmerelkins8965]

@@tattoofun2003 thank you

[@281Jaym]

Has anyone noticed that the bottom of the box has changed? I ordered directly from INITIO and there is no velvet around where the bottle is supported.

[@tattoofun2003]

In time every fragrance changes aesthetics.

[@benjaminmisseghers705]

I have the same experience, also no booklet included. I am worried it is fake but you bought on Initio. Strange

[@tattoofun2003]

@@benjaminmisseghers705 If you bought it from a trusted seller don't worry.

[@benjaminmisseghers705]

I bought from Bangerhead and everything looks legit. I was little worried because no velvet en no booklet . Thanks for reaction.

[@tattoofun2003]

@@benjaminmisseghers705 I just checked them out. The prices are not discounted, so it's looks all good to me. I doubt they will ever sell fakes.

[@DylonBurnett]

I bought a bottle from a niche fragrance store but my bottle never came with a booklet.....?

[@tattoofun2003]

@@DylonBurnett Mine is an older batch. I can not confirm this but maybe the newer ones no longer have the booklet. Anyone else can help with this ?

[@elguci17]

If the bottle has a batch code, is it authentic? since I have one that has all the qualities of an original, but the spray is not completely black, it has a metal part and that makes me a little confused. The fragrance also smells good and lasts a long time, but I think the projection is poor (the perfume is new, I've only used it once) does that influence?

[@tattoofun2003]

If you have a batch code that does not mean it's authentic. Fakes are batched too. The sprayer could bechanged by the company in the newer batches, I do not know. If you bought it from a trusted source, don't worry.

[@goldswan3220]

Thank you for the review. Do you have initio atomic rose to tell the original from the fake?

[@tattoofun2003]

I do not own that one but the fake box should look like the fake box of that in my video or it should be a simple white cartboard "tester" box. Stay away from any "offers" low in price.

[@goldswan3220]

@@tattoofun2003 thank you

[@tattoofun2003]

@@goldswan3220 Anytime !

[@amamansaafriyie]

Whist have one question. Do they smell the same?

[@tattoofun2003]

@@amamansaafriyie Every video has time stamps in thei description. Check the smell chapter.

[@amamansaafriyie]

@ thank you

Can you plz do fake vs original tiziana terenzi kirke edp

[@tattoofun2003]

I do not own any Tiziana fragrances at this point. Maybe in the future.

[@antonio72966]

Keep it going best out there👌🏽

[@tattoofun2003]

Thank you very much !

[@TheRealCizC]

“Stay there goto your grave I don’t give a fuck!” 😂😂😂

[@malakian3243]

You mentioned and showed the originals box being taller, do you know the height of it? Thanks in advance

[@tattoofun2003]

I no longer have it. Maybe someone that sees the comment and has it will measure it.

[@SassyScentsTM]

Great vid! Very informative. Can you tell me the weight of the legit bottle itself without the box?

[@tattoofun2003]

I no longer own it so I can not help. Ask for this on channels that also presented it, they could help.

[@robertosalinas8304]

and also can you tell me the weight of the BOX itself please

[@tattoofun2003]

I no longer have OFG so I can not help.

[@jswift286]

Nice Videos. I have 3 questions if you can answer either here or in a new video. (1) What would account for the difference in weights between the real and fake? (2) A lot of people say that it's not cost effective for people to sell these fakes because of how much it costs to order casts of the bottles, etc. How would you respond to that? (3) Related to (2), what percentage of retail price do you typical see the "better" fakes being sold for? Like priced at 75% of original retail? So for example, if I made 10,000 fake Initios and sold them wholesale to the grey market at $150 ea and they sold to the consumer for $250 each, I would still be making a $1.5 mil revenue, which would be more than worth spending a few thousand dollars to have someone in China create a cast for the bottles, and then whatever I pay afterwards per finished bottle. So this would show that (2) would really be true. Just wondering your thoughts since you have to much experience and this is a big topic in the online community. I get suspicious of ones that I buy from grey markets. It's hard to prove but there does seem like they are less pungent or potent. For example, I started to find that I was much less satisfied in my colognes when I started buying a lot on the grey market, then when I bought them from regular stores. But it is not something I can clearly point out. A lot of popular reviewers try to downplay the likelihood that fragrances bought be online retailers are fake because, for example, they would have to order bottles in such large quantities to make it cost efficient, that it is unlikely they are being make on the type of scale that fakes would be made. However, you obviously prove otherwise. I watch your videos casually but not religiously, so sorry if you have already answered these questions before.

[@tattoofun2003]

1. If you watch the video, you can see that the fake only has a cartboard box, no velvet pedestal, also the bottle is thinner on the fake, and the cap does not have the strong material ring around it's neck. So it is clear where the weight loss comes from. 2. Selling fakes is very much cost effective. Using cheaper materials to mimic the authentic aesthetics is one aspect. The other aspect is that the fake manufacturers don't pay for any authorisations of cosmetics manufacturing or/and any costs derived from testing with authorisers (Healthcare mainly) that the products can be used for humans. Also, the fake manufacturers don't pay any income taxes. Those above are main aspects, there are others as well. So selling fakes is very much cost effective. They are produced in large quantities. 3. Better fakes are sold as high as the authentics. One thing about the price of the fakes is the fact that the shipping is also usually included in the final selling price. The longer the distance from the fake manufacturer to the final sell location would mean a higher price. This is not a mandatory rule but usually it follows this principle.

[@jswift286]

@@tattoofun2003 Thanks for answering my long question! It would also be interesting if you said where you get your fakes, but I understand that might not be possible for different reasons. But you could say where you get your real ones. Just from legit retail stores? Or are there websites you trust to buy from?

[@tattoofun2003]

@@jswift286 I usually look for a good price when searching for authentics. Going for retail shops or online distributors might not be a good choice because they have a price that might not be the best at that moment. So, I also look to find the fragrance on a forum or a national buyer/seller website. If the price is better, I go there. However, I did use EBay 2 times only, one time for Amouage Jubilation non magnetic cap and the second time for Tom Ford Amber Absolute. They did not come cheap but I bought them since I could not find them anywhere else. There are also other online retailers that I buy from, some cover entire Europe, others are just national. Keep in mind that I do not get sponsorships, I buy from my own money, I spend my own time and I use my own resources when it comes to what you saw here. This forces me to go for the lowest price I can find at that specific moment.

[@jswift286]

@@tattoofun2003 makes sense. Thanks for replying and keep up the good videos!

[@melanie_at]

Hi there, thank you for this great video. I have just discovered this perfume and I love it… There is someone selling online testers and apparently there are different batches/back batch numbers… What can you tell me about them? Also, is there anything to watch out for in buying a tester you can tell me? I’m just an average person and almost $400 is way too much for me to spend but and I don’t need the beautiful box… But would love to have a bottle of the perfume and I think it tester is fine if it is the same. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again

[@tattoofun2003]

Who is selling the tester and what other products are they selling ? A lot of fakes are sold as "testers" just to justify faults in the quality.

[@melanie_at]

Hi, the gentleman who is selling it is on eBay and he sells mostly perfume products… He does show that it comes in a white box that says tester and also the back of the bottle says tester and there is a batch number on the bottom… He says it comes without a box, meaning the original packaging box…

[@tattoofun2003]

@@melanie_at What other fragrances is he selling ? Where is he shipping from ?

[@melanie_at]

@@tattoofun2003 He’s shipping from. Brooklyn NY, and he’s selling everything from. Initio to Valentino, Ralph Lauren, YSL, to Paco Raban and Zara. There’s even a rare Lalique perfume. In his items. Quite the randge of price points on his products.

[@tattoofun2003]

@@melanie_at Adk for pictures of the cap, some close ups, to check the quality. If you trust him go for it.

[@Acadian72]

Do you know how much the real Intio bottle weighs full? Most scammers arent selling the fakes in the box..theyre selling bottles only. Thanks!

[@tattoofun2003]

I no longer have it so I can not help. Check what other fragrances the seller is posting, you can make an idea about him and his reputation.

[@TM-ul8ce]

Are there fakes of side effect?

[@tattoofun2003]

At the moment I bought this O.F.G fake I don't remember seeing Side Effect fakes, since then I did see other Initio fakes (Rehab, Psyhedelic Love), probably there are fakes for Side Effect also.

[@ansontin222]

680g for the authentic one????

[@tattoofun2003]

Yes. Why ? Is something wrong ?

[@chipon31]

Thank you, great work !

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome!

[@thatsnuclear1335]

Keeping us informed, keep up the great info!! Now go wash the paint stripper off before your skin fall off... " Keep Rock'n Frags " ® ✌️

[@tattoofun2003]

I did wash it as soon as I finished shooting the video.

[@selenaytriton]

Could you tell me where you bought the fake Oud for Greatness? Thanks

[@tattoofun2003]

From a crook.

[@selenaytriton]

@@tattoofun2003 But there has to be a store where I bought it, I have looked on Aliexpress and Alibaba but can't find it

[@tattoofun2003]

@@selenaytriton He has no store. Don't Bother looking for fakes.

[@selenaytriton]

@@tattoofun2003 Hahaha, it looks like you don't want to talk for some reason. You buy them, right? The others why not

[@tattoofun2003]

@@selenaytriton Yes, I buy everything you see on my channel. The purpose of my channel is to make you aware of the fakes, don't use the fakes even if you get them for free. It's not the same crook I buy from, they change like mushrooms after rain, they are the tip of the fake distribution chain. They are not important, their use is to track the network.

[@MC-iw6nv]

Where did you get the fake from?

[@tattoofun2003]

From a crook! Regular people won't do this.

[@ionescualexandru3733]

Foarte utile video-urile

[@lordfrost3752]

E roman tipul care face videoclipurile ?

[@tattoofun2003]

Da. E roman !

[@anatino]

Cine face fake-aturile astea? CHINA?!

[@tattoofun2003]

@@anatino Nu pot sa stiu daca cel din videoclip e facut in China dar si in China se fac fake-uri. Nu numai la parfumuri ci si la haine, incaltaminte, electronice, etc.

[@tylero2112]

are they making side effect fakes??

[@tattoofun2003]

Yes. I saw lots of Initio fakes. If you have seen fakes online you can post the link here

[@Teeb2023]

Anything popular will be counterfeited.

[@Sincerely_Scented]

Where was the fake one purchased from?

[@tattoofun2003]

Where I got it from might direct the attention to the wrong side. What is important is for anyone who watches is to see the fake and be aware of it.

[@BilalBrown]

Just go on eBay, there are tons of them.

[@Sincerely_Scented]

I understand, I asked for the reason to avoid the fake purchase, especially if it’s from eBay and you can mention eBay account name. I hate fakes and I just wish there was something possible to be done about it. Especially all the Russian Federation sellers that sell fake niche fragrance, or refill the real bottle with fake juice. You picked a good fake that you can tell apart but there is so many out there that look pretty much identical to the real one. And the saddest part that people buy and than resell in US. Makes me sick to my stomach 😷 Have you had any Byredo fakes to compare? I’d love to see the video! Thanks!

[@tattoofun2003]

@@Sincerely_Scented I don't use EBay so I can not mention any fake seller on EBay. I show in my videos the closest to the authentic fakes that are on the market, this Oud for Greatness has no other fake variant. The version of refilling authentics with crap and sold by crooks are very rare, the majority of crooks sell straight fakes. They do not spend any time refilling with crap the authentic fragrances. Byredo is also faked, I will try to do a real vs fake but it will take a while, I do not own a Byredo by now.

[@gokayaktas1097]

@@tattoofun2003 hi can I send you few pictures about Oud for greatness on Instagram or somewhere else and you check it it’s authentic or not ?

[@celh2656]

I'm glad I have the original

[@tattoofun2003]

That's the way to go!

[@ahmadomar21]

THANK YOU!

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome !

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Thank you

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome !

[@busaracerx]

I love you thaank you .....

[@tattoofun2003]

Thank you !

[@MrBears215]

Mine was 690g, but the other things seems legit and same like your fragrance.

[@tattoofun2003]

It could be they changed some parts in the authentic. The fake is realy lightweight, you can not have a fake of 690 gr.

[@sibyl333]

Oh no I just ordered an Oud For Greatness on Ebay! I had no idea they had gotten so good at faking fragrances! I will examine it vs your video and perhaps send it back.😭😭. I still paid a lot for it! 255!

[@tattoofun2003]

After you will receive it please come back with feedback.

[@sibyl333]

Fragrance Tattoo Ok. First I will determine if it is fake.

[@valzalel5203]

@@sibyl333 ... so was it fake? 255 is a lot of money...

[@Teeb2023]

@@valzalel5203 Silence says a lot...

[@Travels.with.Abi_and_girls]

I am only seeing this video now, I definitely got the fake/copy from Etsy 😭😭😭. Smells like the real deal from the airport, but smell doesn't last!!! I should have known, the price was very cheap.

[@tattoofun2003]

Report the seller. Also send the fake back to the seller for a refund.

[@Travels.with.Abi_and_girls]

@@tattoofun2003 I got it over a month ago 😭 something just prompted me to google fake vs original... As it wasn't long lasting as expected!!!

[@nawazali7940]

Fake is made from UAE 🇦🇪 Or Pakistan 🇵🇰?

[@tattoofun2003]

I do not know.

[@trevorlarn6146]

Go to the grave, I don't give a f**k. lol nice one.

[@Teeb2023]

Totally. Couldn't have put it any better.

[@kunjanjamwante3901]

Perfume guru Army 💪🔥 Hit like 👇

[@tattoofun2003]

Thank you very much !

[@Frank-DuxVanDamme]

Initio is gonna ruin themselves. Friends batch is very similar to mine. Mine is 80% vol,made 13 months ago. Friends also 80%vol,made 11 months ago. Both are opened at almost the same time but mine performs very poorly when compared to his. The smell is there but it's like little denser,heavier. Smell from his bottle is lighter and projects like crazy! Don't know what to do than to let it mature for some more time. Somebody having the same issues? I was happy as a dog in the elevator while buying OFG just to get disappointed! Very very extensive disappointment!

[@ethankrzak2619]

Bro im pissed I bought musk therapy & ts fake

[@tattoofun2003]

@@ethankrzak2619 Sorry to hear that.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

A really great review my man,go to your grave I don't GAF,LOL....

[@simplysurprising]

the fake actually have a LOT code if you look carefully

[@tattoofun2003]

LOT 808709 You are right ! I did not pay enough attention while editing the video. Lately I keep cuting as much as I can to make the video as short as I can, I put in the video the part when I said the fake bottle does not have any batch code.

[@ChescoYT]

Jesus, all you have to do is hold the bottle in your hand and you can clearly see it's fake ahahaha :D

[@tattoofun2003]

A lot of people seem to miss the obvious fact. Fakes sell across the globe.

[@bela.cileg.]

Stay there, go to your grave, I don't give a f.ck... Haha Haha, that was GREAT 👍😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@tattoofun2003]

I couldn't help it !

[@makeupbygloria]

I’d rather buy the lattafa oud for glory than buy a fake initio oud for greatness

[@tattoofun2003]

Of course. Fakes contain chemicals that don't follow HealthCare Legislation. Go for authentics always, clones are legit when it comes to legislation.

[@carlitosross1519]

THANKX TO TELL SOME FROM Russian

[@tattoofun2003]

I don't know what's with the russian, but you're welcome.

[@carlitosross1519]

@@tattoofun2003 i think lot's of fakes are from there i'm not russian

[@tattoofun2003]

@@carlitosross1519 Could be, but I doubt Russia manufactures fakes.

[@sansal73]

I have the original😎

[@tattoofun2003]

That is the way to go !

[@kernpeay7769]

Wheres a good place to buy fragrances without worrying about buying fakes

[@tattoofun2003]

Look for authorised retailers in your area. Also, you can find reputable sellers on a local level, even if they are not authorised distributors. Check their background, what other products they sell, their ratings, etc.

[@icio1511]

I got a fake Kilian Intoxicated from Russia 😊

[@tattoofun2003]

Check my fake Kilian videos, it could help you to know for sure if you got a fake or not.

[@Teeb2023]

4:35 😂

[@tattoofun2003]

Funny , huh ?

[@Teeb2023]

@@tattoofun2003 Bang on the money, man. Chuck it in the bucket. :)

[@Hussain-zf1wg]

4:38 😂😂😂

[@cbescobar66]

I'm glad I watched this my oud is legit

[@aldodelellis4303]

Where did u find a fake at? LoL

[@tattoofun2003]

@crooks

[@InscentiveAdvice]

It would be funny but not funny if overtime the hand u use for the fakes slowly progressed in each vid to a scaley green CLAW! HAHA

[@tattoofun2003]

I'm going on gamma radiation treatment after each video so I can clean my skin !

[@InscentiveAdvice]

@@tattoofun2003 hahahah. I love u and love listening to your voice bro. Keep up the vids and hopefully ur skin and wellbeing is safe!!!

[@luiszepeda1400]

It doesn't matter if is fake if it smells the same nobody going to know 😏😂😂

[@tattoofun2003]

That is not the point. Fakes contain chemicals that are not aproved by Healthcare Legislation. They can get you all sorts of diseases.

[@Teeb2023]

Of course it matters! Clones are one thing, at least they try. Fakes are just nasty copies that don't have to adhere to perfumery regulations.

[@monicaawak7602]

@@Teeb2023 so clones are different from fake

[@Teeb2023]

@@monicaawak7602 Yes, as we explained.

[@xXxXxCGPBxXxXx]

Wonderful! Not only do we all despise fakes... but I also despise lazy asses that rip-off and clone or attempt to ... hence Lataffa or whatever they’re called.... THANKS for doing this! 💞

[@tomekscharrer9194]

Hey there I just saw your video and first of all I want to say thank you for warning and informing us. Additionally I have a question because I'm pretty sure that I am in a similar situation of getting scammed and receiving a fake initio oud for greatness fragrance. First of all I want to explain my past story about affording the fragrance. So I wanted to buy the fragrance for a long time already. I always looked up online for any sales because the usual price of this fragrance is very exprensive. One day I saw that amazon had a discount of 55%. So for me the fragrance only cost 113 Euros. Of course I immediately bought it and then the first problems appeared. First of all the purchase got canceled although they couldn't really name a spiciffic reason why. Some days after I got an e-mail that the product could still be shipped. But what was really weird is the fact that in my Email the salespersons Name was "Jie Shop" and it got delivered by a China company. But on the amazon website the salesperson is a completely different and way more trustable due to positiv Feedback. So right now I'm Just waiting for the fragrance to be delivered (in total it Takes around 1 Month) and of course I am really sceptic about my purchase. I already looked up for that "jie Shop" on Google and apparently it is some random shop in Malaysia so I don't really think anything about the fragrance will be legit. But I find it really suspicious that the original sellsperson is someone very different than in my confirmation Email. Do you think that you can Help me in any way?

[@tattoofun2003]

It sounds weird. You should cancel the order. Don't do any effort in trying to understand crooks, don't waste your time and money.

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

Fox vs CNN News.

[@tattoofun2003]

I don't watch any of them.

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

@@tattoofun2003 Very good there all mK ultra project mockingbird garbage any way !! Lol 😆

[@sansal73]

Thank you!👍

[@tattoofun2003]

You're welcome !