Fake Fragrances Are FLOODING The Market - Don't Get Scammed!

[@priqq1]

You know how i go about preventing myself from buying fake fragrances? Being so broke i cant buy any fragrances😂😂😂😢😢

[@adrianmh1869]

😂

[@wazzabanzook5028]

you can buy a $15 dupe seriously

[@dingooooooooo]

Surely you can get clones/dupes they’re quite affordable for young people

[@marvjay718]

Clones n decants is the way to go lol

[@Lor_Sterling]

Solid logic

[@markototev]

As someone in the SEO industry, do not trust positive reviews. Only pay attention to the negative reviews and see what the complaints there are.

[@shane-C75]

this is how i do things also....only read the negatives

[@catapl93]

A lot of the negative reviews I've read were complete bs. Just test the fragrance and buy only from trusted shops, that accept returns.

[@sofakingspurs]

The fact that $25 clones are being faked is crazy. 9pm, Hawas and such 😮

[@davidcarrajola2863]

I was saying this. I ts kinda hard to know, even more when you are starting, really because you can even get them from "legit places" like amazon. I saw Hawas for 16 euros at TEMU and got very confused, bought it from Amazon from a + near to the retail price and well was a fake too lol

[@wazzabanzook5028]

basically don't get anything on ebay or Amazon unless it's from.a reputable store, just get from fragrance stores or known websites, and if it's way too cheap then chances are it's fake

[@scriptKiddieOG]

Eventually, the fakes will be faked, lol!

[@WhatupdoeTV313]

Cloning clones is crazy 😂

[@shave-a-thon3415]

@@wazzabanzook5028 Do you really think all these smaller discounters really know if everything they're getting is authentic if they're ordering from grey market distributors from all over the world?

[@betterffd]

They're even selling fakes of clones now.

[@bradd8841]

Ash, thanks for covering this. These fakes can be dangerous to people’s health as we have no idea what they are putting in these bottles.

[@michaelnamikas8184]

“Sauvage Elxir has been reformulated!” - duped Fragrantica user

[@Dafoodmaster]

I wonder how often this happens

[@RadLaxer42]

“TERRIBLE PERFORMANCE! Mine faded after 2 hours. This is not beast mode. The old batches are better.” 😂😂😂

[@justsomeguy5020]

@@RadLaxer42I bought mine from jomashop and it’s not “beast mode” like people say.

[@Crackermac7]

The fact that you're gonna purchase more fakes just to show us is amazing. Thank you.

[@junboo8730]

True. They will be returned of course.

[@cole4249]

eBay has a fake policy. He will be refunded.

[@JamesOswalt]

I work selling fragrance at one of the big boys. What they are now doing is buying 10-5 real ones at a time and returning “Fake”. I tried countless times to tell management to no avail

[@yesguy245]

my friend recently got a fake from fragrancebuy, im pretty sure thats how he got it. fake returned and they resold it as real.

[@lowiederoeck6213]

Don't you need a receipt? Or are they just switching them?

[@yesguy245]

@@lowiederoeck6213 most online stores dont give physical receipts, they can just send back a fake one for a full refund and keep the real one

[@id-10-terror7]

Never thought of that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@veneroantonio905]

@@id-10-terror7👀

[@kevino73]

Fortunately, I only buy from the major discounters, because there is no way I'd be detail orientated enough to figure out all of these minor differences. How long before imposters do a joint venture with clone companies to produce fakes that smell much closer to the originals to sell for even more $$? This was a great video Ash. Very informative.

[@Alritealritealrite]

Major discounters also have eBay stores. You just gotta make sure that's where you're getting it from. And they are registered business. I have 3 that I buy from only. Foreverlux It's legit, but they have horrible shipping time. So I don't get from them anymore.

[@Mssv2013]

Which major discounters?

[@phillyspecial2506]

I’ve bought a ton from foreverlux off of eBay and most were legit. Several were really old or something because they had hardly any projection or staying power. But you are correct their shipping time is absolutely horrendous. Like 2-3 weeks minimum.

[@Alritealritealrite]

@@Mssv2013 I-perfume, foreverlux And quite a few more. I got Gucci guilty elixir For a $130, when it was a 180 everywhere else. Make sure they're registered as a business owner. And read about them in the about section.

[@MisterRoads]

Ive walked into walmart and macys and ended up with fakes before. People buy real and fake and swap them and return the fake one with real receipt. I only go to the websites of the direct brand.

[@jesuslopez6873]

1. Proud of you 2. Sausage Elixir

[@ternbug100]

😂😂

[@martk647]

Layton Leyden😂

[@dingooooooooo]

Fragrance world literally does this with all their clones 😂

[@derred723]

@@dingooooooooo you don't understand the meaning of literally. Fragrance world is not "literally" doing this. Literally doing this would be counterfeiting, that is using the Dior Brand. They aren't using the Branding,

[@shlankbank]

​@@derred723Explains how someone is using a word wrong, but then still doesn't get it right themselves

[@manygaga1]

lots of sellers on ebay don't ost pictures of the bottles they sell but just stock images

[@blackerdays]

Thanks so much for doing this. When I got home after work I grabbed my “Angel share” and “Sauvage Elixer” and and thanks to you I found out they were fakes. PLEASE do more of these.

[@ScentsOverSense]

I've also gotten 3 clones that were fake! They're even faking the fakes!! 😂

[@719bigpapa]

The same thing happened to me also 😢

[@Tensai.]

where the heck are you buying these things lol

[@CasparOReilly]

It’s very big with dupe fragrances from Middle East. I seen a lot on eBay coming from China.

[@sofakingspurs]

@@Tensai. lol he actually has vids about it. should check em out ;)

[@cwmoreash]

@@CasparOReilly some of the biggest ripoffs I've seen on Ebay last I was looking were coming from Israel too.

[@jamess.1674]

I LITERALLY almost bought a YSL EDP yesterday but watched one of your older videos about it & you mentioned "fakes" are on eBay. So I didn't, Thank You! You saved me some heartache and frustration.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Thanks for looking out for everybody, Ash. I always buy from reputable sellers, but obviously there's a lot of people who need reminding & I'm sure you've helped them out with videos like this.

[@tomlyons7066]

Got a new Angels' Share the other day. New bottles have the 'K' on top of the atomizer. The 'K' on the atomizer when orientated correctly lines of perfectly with the lid and all the markings on the glass that form the K logo all line up beautifully.

[@coontune]

Came here to say this, I was looking at my bottle today and remembered this video. Almost shat myself, but it was from a reputable seller and it’s a tester. 😅

[@pplg-yt]

Hey! Could you tell me how does the front "ANGEL'S SHARE" sticker lay on the foam in the real deal? Does the lower part get inside a bit or end right at the limit? Thank you!

[@tomlyons7066]

@@pplg-yt The Sticker on the bottle itself? There's no foam padding under the sticker on a real one.

[@pplg-yt]

@@tomlyons7066 No, I mean, when you fit the bottle on the foam base of the box, how high exactly is the “ANGEL’S SHARE” logo from the bottle? Does the lower diamond tip get under the foam or not?

[@1muzicuta]

I purchased a ADG bottle from Amazon one time and the metal plate at the bottom fell off. The scent didn’t last but 15-20 minutes. The price was about $100. I contacted the seller and threatened them that I would report them and got my money back. Now I just have the bottle but never use it because it is trash. My advice, if you do purchase a fake, do your best to fight it and also report it. Make them lose money.

[@genesisansbro4936]

I’m sorry this happened! Amazon sells from 3rd party. You have no idea where your “fragrance” is coming from. I have to break this news to my clients all the time. Yea you might pay $60 vs $125 but… are you getting the real thing.

[@DF-199X]

I bought several fake Chanel fragrances on Ebay last year. Even though they reimbursed me my money, don't fall for those low prices.

[@mytownyourtown]

I am a fragrance seller on eBay and have been since 2018. More recently there have been more suspiciously low fakes from certain brands. Within the past year, I've began minimally stocking PDM or Roja (and others) because of the competitor fakes with absurdly low pricing. Often these are coming from overseas like, hong kong or russia etc. but some in the US as well. I have found brands that are highly replicated really add to the confusion and make sales a challenge for authentic bottles at for realistic prices. It's unfortunate because it really hurts the sales of legit sellers.

[@Acerezs]

Do you sell Profumo Acqua di gio

[@ADilu-pi8bm]

Great video, ebay I have found is about 90% frag fakes. High feedback helps them offset all the bad feedback they get.

[@fenyang12]

Great video. Unfortunately I bought a fake a few months ago from ebay. I knew as soon as I smelled it. I will never buy a fragrance from ebay again. This seller also had 98% positive reviews out of over 5k sold items. I was able to get a refund so I learned my lesson.

[@Fiddy661]

Did you have to send back the fragrance ?

[@theredperil2359]

It’s easier to spot a fake when you have the real one to compare to. If you only had the fake one, you’d be hard pressed to spot all the differences

[@sat0rii]

The only shot you have if you don't have an original to compare it to is to make a Reddit post with close up photos of your bottle/box and asking perfume collectors whether yours looks legit or not.

[@victorashul]

Thank you , Ash! You're a great guy for doing this!

[@NoobMaster-fw4hg]

That's why I only shop at discounters for my fregrances. Never on ebay.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Still not safe people buy from there and bring them back but swap with the fakes and keep the real ones

[@currywurst2434]

@@jacobsebastien3910 jep, and the fakes are resold there. Can even happen in the most trustworthy retailers/perfume shops. Its more rare though.

[@fattythe2nd233]

You should definitely buy more fakes and talk about them. Maybe start a series dedicated to the most popular fake fragrances.

[@australiangent0075]

I love this video and this concept, Ash! Please do more in the future. These are great and very informative 👍

[@anUntouchable]

This is the content we need 💯

[@pplg-yt]

Thank you A LOT for taking the time to make such detailed comparison. It helps a ton.

[@beesmile8392]

Great, great video Ash!!! More of these please!

[@davidsweet7230]

Thank you so much. Just received Sauvage Elixir off ebay. After seeing your video, gonna return it. The box is the same as the fake that you show. Again thank you

[@FunkyD50]

This is informative and scary at the same time. I’ve recently bought two fragrances from Amazon. Last year, I bought Bentley Silverlake and this year I got Bvlgari Wood Neroli. I’m now going back and checking the sellers and the fragrances to determine if they were fakes. Thanks Ash.

[@dennisa7404]

Thanks Ash…it’s from you that i got aramis tobacco reserve a few years ago,i have never gotten anything like it again.i like your free style expression.much love.

[@turnski]

Great Vid Ash very informative 👌 Bit of feedback tho, if you do make another video like this could you try and bear in mind that the vast majority of people buying these will not have the original to compare it to, try and focus on the things that are more easily noticeable without the original one alongside, such as a top that spins or something that is embossed or textured ect, love your work though 👊

[@jimmy5634]

The best way to know is the price. If you find a 2.0 ounce bottle of Sauvage Elixir online for under $100…that ain’t the real thing.😊

[@leefeegreenz]

Not true. There's plenty of real ones on the bay that can be got for 80-90 if you snipe.

[@martindelpuerto2321]

And its really easy for fake ones to up their prices

[@vishnu.narayanan]

All these differences can be spotted when you have an OG bottle with you. But I am going to assume the people who are buying from these sources will not have an OG bottle to check with.

[@jimmy5634]

There’s no way you would know without owning the real deal for comparison.

[@robpaxson4455]

@@jimmy5634bring the bottle to Macy’s, or Sephora and check

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

There are videos on YT comparing real bottle to fake bottles..tons of different bottle comparisons.

[@jesushernandez-eo8fq]

This will go a long way in helping others, great job. Would love to see John Varvatos Dark Rebel & ADG Profumo 👍

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Taking off the atomizer and comparing helps... The atomizers are often very different on their face and sometimes the most obvious signs of differences can be found both in the atomizers themselves and underneath where the atomizer sits

[@michaelpacheco7896]

@GentsScents please keep doing this type of videos as a series. Very helpful to me and others who don't know the little things to look for in a fake. I know ADG Profumo fakes easy, but other I need the knowledge to protect myself.

[@williamlawrence6468]

I have only been doing this hobby for like 2-3 years and I have almost succumbed to these scam clones. Especially the Dior Sauvage ones coz they under cut all og’s by a substantial margin. I appreciate that you do this for us frag rookies. Thank you

[@genesisansbro4936]

I work at Macys and the amount of people that say “oh I can get it cheaper online”… I always say “yea you can, but who knows if it’s real or not”

[@JohnSmith-eq9mf]

Only place I buy my expensive fragrances from my channel, dior,and versace.

[@genesisansbro4936]

@@JohnSmith-eq9mf they actually are pre-selling for the new Chanel allure. You also get 15% off since it’s going to be during their sale when it launches.

[@junkies1111]

I will never buy retail prices in Macy 😅...I'll take my chances out there. Been in the fragrance game for 11 years, never bought a fake online.

[@genesisansbro4936]

@@junkies1111 how would you know if it’s a fake or not. I’m not saying they are the only reliable option either. I think with how we shop online today and how popular it is at the moment, you have a high chance of getting a fake. Plus you can always return or exchange a fragrance if you don’t love it even if you’ve used it. That’s a plus for me. Some fragrance really change once they hace dried over an hour.

[@genesisansbro4936]

@@junkies1111 do you mind me asking where you buy your fragrances from? Maybe we can learn a thing or two

[@Scotts2Scents]

I have learned alot over the past year about fake fragrances. I too bought a fake Angels Share. Fortunately, I got my money back from the selling platform plus I got the to keep the fake as a memento.

[@IQ-nv6bm]

Purchased a Bond. No 9 from a big online discounter, when I got the perfume, everything appears legit, however, several weeks later I started to notice a foul odor from the perfume , the smell changed , became foul. I couldn't get a refund so i gave it as a gift to my father in law, he liked the smell. A week ago I went to Saks and smelled the same perfume, smelled great, for sure I either got sold a fake, or a perfume that had been sitting around in storage for years and had spoiled.

[@TonyGosu]

same, got a spoiled roja from jomashop. never again!

[@trackpackgt877]

I have always wondered if the people complaining that sauvage is "reformulated" and dont last but an hour and dont project actually had bought fakes of the fragrance. But sad thing is they never know otherwise and the real brand takes a hit because i was reading online in forums about a reformulation and would not buy sauvage for a long time because of that. But when I finally bought a bottle from a reputable place it was phenomenal

[@fragheads6456]

I feel like eBay should held liable for not verifying sellers properly. They are essentially vouching for them and I wonder if a smart attorney would file a class action lawsuit against them for continuously allowing the same company slash person to operate on “their” platform. Ultimately it’s shut fault of the company for not verifying their sellers and stealing money from people through again their site.

[@fredbell23]

This is why your are best at this. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Please do continue to make videos like this!

[@dantheman2907]

I recently bought a counterfeit bottle of Sauvage Elixir from a 'reputable' seller on a marketplace app in Australia for just under retail cost and as soon as i saw the box i knew it was a fake. The Dior logo text was thicker than it should be and the kerning (gap between individual pairs of letters) was really janky. The U and V were touching while there was a huge gap between the V and the A. When i compared the fonts to a sample i jad received directly from Dior i could tell that it was also the wrong font for Sauvage. The CD sticker seal on the box was not aligned with the middle of the box and the seam in the cellophane was not in the middle of one side like every other box of Dior fragrance I've seen; it was almost at the back on one side. Also, the indent on the front panel was missing and none of the text was centre aligned, neither with the front panel, nor with any other text. I reported it to the marketplace who said they take the sale of counterfeit goods extremely seriously, yet the listing is still up and they've sold several more since i returned mine. The also removed my review which pointwd out all the issues to look out for.

[@KDGFishing]

Just sharing some info for others as I was a little alarmed to find out the K was not on the original run bottles. I'm in Ontario, Canada & I purchased my Angel's Share by Kilian from a local Sephora. I have a newer bottle (Jan 2024) the K is in fact engraved in the atomizer after the first run of the fragrance.

[@xtrmnatrpv]

Came looking for this. My l'Heure verte atomiser has a K engraved too

[@KDGFishing]

@xtrmnatrpv my thought is that the dupes are made to look more like the most recently released design. My foam insert also has my bottle sitting lower in it's "display" like the duped bottle in Ash's video.

[@xtrmnatrpv]

@@KDGFishing Mine not really but the sticker is on the bottom as on his dupe.

[@erikpaus8870]

I just purchased mine from Maxaroma and I also have the K on the atomizer, and the sticker is also on the bottom of the box

[@victor-fw3xt]

Please do more videos like this. I just bought a fake dior homme sport from a very trusted seller here in mexico and the store won't accept returns. I wanna cry. I know 115$ aint much to most of you but that was 6 weeks of savings

[@alejandrokp8456]

Kilian angel share does have the k on top of the atomizer and I got mine from Sephora and it also has a slight dot inside the cap but not as exaggerated as the fake so they must of changed it and like how you say everything has to be align with the cap and bottle is true

[@Beo2wolf]

Mercari is another place where fake fragrances abound. I've been burnt a couple of times. It hurts too. Stay vigilant out there.

[@fearlessreign7938]

I like these kind of vids. Pls do more. Fall/winter time, and spring/summer time fake vs real.

[@speed_vette2231]

Yeah, they got me one time with angel share, and as soon as I got it, I knew, especially when I smelled it

[@gulfcoasttreasurehunter9112]

Spotting anything fake comes down to these principles. The mistakes are always in the details and usually the font. I show people these details on coins all the time. If you know what the original is supposed to be or at least can compare high quality pictures of an original, you are far less likely to get scammed. Awesome video!

[@jacobnoergaard]

Buying frags from unknown and unverified sources is a total gamble these days with so many fakes out there.

[@SakuraisabelBuonanotte]

The variety of textures in the kisluxs pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@DegasparreBarkhurst]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@billybattle]

Are you telling me that my bottle of Aqcua for CEO, is fake? How dare you sir!

[@fantasy8833]

not fake, there is only one aqcua for ceo as far as i know

[@JFlyEagles]

That was so interesting thanks for buying these and showing us. Woud love to see more just for enjoyment!

[@mhhh825]

Yes do the Layton please, i wanna buy that fragrance and need to know the deferences with fake. thank you for the great content again ❤

[@denvenom4011]

41:33 I usually look at the "honest mark" - a plate from the manufacturer, on the packaging. If the fragrance is unpacked, then you need to know exactly what it looks like (I look at a comparison for each fragrance, the original is a fake). It also helps to look at the batch code, whether the crowding is in the right place and how deep it breaks through, whether it is smooth or not. Each brand has its own chips, it also helps to remove the sprayer, look at the spray bottle and under the lid. Also on the box: on the font, on the embossing from the ears on top of the lid of the box. Reviews are only with photos👍✨I hope this experience will help, even though I write through a translator🤗❤️💯

[@denvenom4011]

But now there are also guys who just buy empty bottles of the original and pour this into it. Although this is very rare, because a bottle is not so easy to find, and 40% of bottles can now be refilled. Then you need to look at the spray bottle and the main thing, if there is at least 1% that it is a fake, refuse to purchase. Do not take risks.

[@dingoel2465]

Nice video and a great idea to do like a "spot the fake" series!

[@chrisyounce1815]

Just yesterday I received a notice from Mecari that the bottle of Armani Code Profumo I sold is being refused from the buyer because they believe It's fake. They may be right, I bought it 99% full on eBay 6 months ago and never thought twice about it being fake. The buyer says the bottle is bigger than it should be and it lasts only about 15 to 30 minutes. I look forward to getting the bottle back and seeing if it has a lot of the tell tale signs of it being a fake.

[@blogityblah]

I still have a big problem with reformulations which seem to only add to the confusion. If they want to rename a reformulations fine but i don't want to check batch coeds to made sure I get the same consistency as one I might have purchased before and I'm sure the sellers don't appreciate the hassle of being second guessed or falsely accused. That's seems far too exhausting.

[@CairoFahrenheit]

Isn't counterfeiting illegal, and selling counterfeits also illegal? So how are Amazon and eBay allowing this?

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

They don't which fragrances are real and which are fake.

[@stephenworldwide]

They don't sample the products of sellers before allowing them to sell.

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

Recently purchased a bunch of fragrances on amazon, and literally second one that came in was a bad fake versace man eau fraiche😢. I'm really hoping all my others that come as legit because this is stressing me out lol.

[@rileywilson6422]

This was a great video. Would love more of these in the future with successful lines such as JPG le male or Azzaro Wanted

[@1muzicuta]

Thank you for the video, as always you do such an Awesome job.

[@ladgallant]

Can confirm there must have been updates to the presentation by Kilian. All of my bottles from The Liquors collection have a K on the atomizer.

[@brumchad]

Yep, atomizer has the K, also the cap varies from spinning pretty easy to less so

[@Hipsters11]

It hurts my soul when I see 1000s of folks buying fakes and leaving adorable feedback for the seller. I always scream ... "SO CAN'T YOU SEE????

[@Devastater77]

I feel the same bro just some ppl don't have common sense...they're the ppl that get scammed in everyday life.

[@Fee_V]

Fake feedback. It’s a small price to pay.

[@moviestoshare813]

This is Suuuupppeerrrr interesting given the fact that this is a thing and we have to be aware & careful. But also SUPER DISAPPOINTING that some people are doing that.

[@dannytetreault]

I have been follower this one influencer who does real vs fake fragrances. But, without an authentic real fragrance it is impossible to compare them to one another. Incredible.

[@carlosg2151]

I really appreciate this video Ash, Please make videos of this type. because some of us don't have the money to buy them at the sephora, Macy's, Dillards been at discounters sometimes they are too expensive . I just purchased at Mercari ADG EDT. Person was posting pictures of the real one. When I received it I knew it was a fake they've improved the packaging and the bottle it's hard to tell but if you look really close you'll be able to tell them apart. As soon as I sprayed it I confirmed it was a fake. Also purchase from another person Tom Ford Neroli and Sauvage EDT. They looked like the real thing. Once I received them and opened them, I could tell they were fake. Mercari has some honest sellers, but you have some that are selling fakes. If you can do something from Mercari purchases. Most of them post real pictures. I'm sure with your expertise you'll be able to tell right away.

[@mindbomb2000]

Great video and information for a newbie. Thank you. I was in Spain recently and was looking for a Tom Ford perfume. I strolled into a rather nice looking perfume/collectables shop in Benalmadena and found Tobacco Vanille. It looked fully legit. I was tempted to purchase it, but then saw the price. Around 100 Euros for 100ml, and they were willing to deal. Nope... who knows what's in that bottle. I ended up getting it at duty-free while waiting for my flight. Having not really been into higher-end fragrances, that's a lot to pay, but at least I know that it's real.

[@MariaconsigliaCorsato]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@danielthecoolman3579]

Thank you Ash for what you do! 🔥🤘🔥🤘

[@froggyinchina]

but comparaison only work if you have the OG on hand and by buying online , they could just post pics of the genuine product

[@trayrock218]

Great educational video. Need more lists like this👍

[@hlindner75]

This video was really interesting and entertaining, too. Thank you!

[@hknulzesnulnegen]

Was waiting for a video like this! I got scammed last week for a Bleu de Chanel EDP. She even made a fake receipt for a local Perfume store which made me decide it was real. Turned out it is a fake from China after watching some YT videos 😢 Cannot get my money back through this marketplace sadly

[@ImperfectCitizen]

Awesome information as always! I wonder if fake clones exist... is there still enough markup to justify these

[@darrylwilliams5788]

Must needed video!!!!! Always check the batchcodes!

[@RodT87]

I never buy frags on ebay. I'm not sure why people do that. Why take chances. Amazon I only buy Sold by Amazon shipped by Amazon. Jomashop, Fragbuy CA, FragranceX, LaBelle, Triple Traders or direct thru manufacturers. Other than that the rack stores. If it's too low in price or no name websites stay away.

[@TrancedForLife]

Thanks for doing this ash and also for not rushing through it. I'd have clones any day over this utter garbage.

[@ParvizAlijonovichSaidov]

i love this new format

[@danielthecoolman3579]

I remember Amazon had the Valentino- Born in Roma's for $45, and when I checked where they were from, they were a third party seller. And when I went to their profile, yep that was a red flag right there 🚩🚩

[@wtfman5795]

What was the seller % rate?

[@jimmy5634]

When you look at the bottom of the Elixir boxes in this video, notice that the real Elixir has a code stamped in gloss black to the right side of the words “Natural Spray.” It reads 1CO5.The fake does not. Also, the fake has a code stamp to the right side of the “recycle” emblem in a white font similar in color to the rest of the print. It reads 3WO2. The real one does not. The color of the font on the bottom of the box of the fake is brighter than the real one as well.

[@IMDMeta]

Advice for the editor, don't put a filter mask on the shot where Ash is saying "you can see that the sticker reflects more than the original"

[@goofy._.goober7938]

amazing video, i would be glad to see more videos like this it would really help

[@biscuitninja]

I'd also like to mention that Walmart has been slowly being flooded by vendors selling fakes. They rarely do anything about it and just allow the vendors to continue. Actual video starts at 10:50

[@AzrielTheOne]

I bought mine through walmart online. One thing i can tell you, if your fragrances sell for way less than where you see on discounters, its likely a fake.

[@stephenworldwide]

Walmart online has fakes, too. People in the reviews complaining about fakes.

[@AzrielTheOne]

@stephenworldwide which is why I don't buy in to the super discounts. I only buy from highly rated sellers and I inspect the product before I buy it. That's said, if all else fails, I'll buy from Macy's

[@michaelmorrison3404]

Walmart online is absolutely flooded with fakes.. Be careful!

[@stevenrogers5912]

Inadvertently got an Angels' Share fake from the Walmart website (third party vendor). It was shockingly close, but I could tell something was slightly off with the scent. Found a video online to confirm it was a fake from minor bottle differences, got a refund from Walmart, then bought a real version from Jomashop.

[@719bigpapa]

I had to do the same thing 😅

[@yioryios1]

It’s always those 3rd party vendors, I’m glad you brought up Walmart!

[@stephanstoeckl2992]

Thanks for doing this. It's scary, but also fascinating.

[@robertbarbour3817]

I come to check my Sauvage Elixir as I bought it on eBay for £80 over a year ago. What was worrying me was the silver on the sprayer and collar is flaking slightly. But it must be nuclear elixir doing it. And it's real as it passed every test you mentioned.

[@Dallasjames96]

Mine sounds the same as what you have. Do you think it’s real? I have two bottles. Both from different places and both smell the exact same but my call doesn’t line up correctly on one. They both last the same amount of time

[@Steven-pn7dq]

I literally bought the same Georgie Armani code from the same person a month ago, thank you Ash. Now e-bay is refunding my money and letting me keep the bottles as well

[@reececlark9551]

Awesome video, thanks Ash!

[@eleazardiaz9664]

Chat they got me with a fake sauvage elixer.. they have fakes for everything now! i seen tom ford, creed, many designer fragrances, all on the FB market. Yall be safe!

[@Polyfusia]

Important video. I remember a batch of like 200 Issey Miyake Pulse of the Night popping up on eBay for like $49.99 CAD shipping from Kuwait. I immediately knew it was BS. They sold tons of them

[@claudexlucien]

Fake in the Walmart website as well

[@teejay3082]

great content. more of this please. I also don't mind the length of the video

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

So super easy to avoid… 1. Purchase inside reputable stores 2. Don’t purchase from Aliexpress, and other non legit online sources 3. Don’t purchase from eBay 4. Don’t purchase from anyone you have doubts with.