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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

DANGERS OF FAKE PERFUME

The rampant sale of branded perfumes by unscrupulous sellers is very concerning in today's marketplace. Sellers often lie, claiming that these fake perfumes are store rejects, discounted items, or using other falsehoods to deceive buyers. These fake and counterfeit branded perfumes are priced much lower than those in boutiques and official stores, tempting many people to purchase them.



Fake or counterfeit perfumes, or store rejects sold at low prices, are very dangerous because they contain harmful chemicals that can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and even cell mutations that can lead to cancer.

Did you know that fake perfumes often contain human urine? This finding has been widely reported by the FBI and police in the UK. I first learned about it when I was living there because the UK government issued warnings to be cautious when buying perfumes online, especially from eBay.

Honestly, I was shocked to see the number of fake perfumes being sold from various brands like Jo Malone, CHANEL, Dior, Diptyque, Le Labo, LV, and almost all other well-known brands. This made me even more distrustful of buying perfumes online at prices far below boutique prices. I’d rather buy designer perfumes at more affordable drug stores like Boots and Superdrug than risk buying from eBay or Amazon, even though they might be much cheaper.


Here are some dangers of fake perfumes you need to know:

  1. Respiratory poisoning
  2. Eye irritation
  3. Dermatitis
  4. Severe allergic reactions
  5. Skin marks
  6. Photosensitivity
  7. Long-term serious health problems like cancer

Not to mention other potential negative effects on the body that researchers have yet to discover...


Here is a screenshot from my IG story when I was sharing about fake perfumes...

In several news reports I read while living in the UK, it was found that many hazardous substances were present in fake or counterfeit perfumes, such as cyanide, human urine, high levels of methanol, and other dangerous chemicals. There, a special team tracks the trade of counterfeit goods like these, especially for perfumes and cosmetics because they contain harmful ingredients. While fake bags may only impact the trade and economy sectors, fake perfumes have a direct impact on consumer health.

The reason I always share information about fake perfumes is to warn my friends in Indonesia to stop buying perfumes from unclear online sellers who offer cheaper prices. Sometimes, they also deceive by selling fake perfumes at prices close to genuine perfumes but still cheaper. My advice is to always buy from official stores or, if you are in a remote area, use trusted personal shopper services from sellers who are honest and proven to sell genuine perfumes.

If branded, niche, and luxury perfumes seem too expensive, the solution is to buy decant perfumes at more affordable prices. Additionally, you can choose alternative perfumes at more budget-friendly prices, such as those from The Body Shop. Don’t forget, you can also try local brand perfumes, as their quality is increasingly improving. If you have recommendations for good local perfumes, feel free to let me know.

Thank you for reading, and I hope this information is useful. Xx

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