I'm not sure if you're aware of it but another item to always check (especially if you're buying the fragrance again in a few years time) is the formula code. V&R is produced by L'Oreal's Luxury Products. Every L''Oreal produced fragrance (YSL, Armani, etc.) has an F.I.L. code on the back of the fragrance box on the last line of the ingredients. FIL stands for Fragrance Ingredients List. When that code changes, that's how you can tell the the fragrance has been reformulated. Batch codes won't do it. You'll possibly see different ingredients or a change in the order of the ingredients. Dior also has formula codes on all their boxes. That's why it's advisable to never throw away boxes and for YT reviewers to always mention formula AND batch codes in their reviews.
@@geekinhard343 Unfortunately, neither did almost all of the TH-cam reviewers. If they did and mentioned or listed formula codes, we would know what's been reformulated over the last decade!
Appreciate you for the video man, people are paranoid about discounters on online forums 😂 I have never got a fake from well known discounters. The only exception I make is for Dior and Chanel, I buy these from authorized retailers since they barely get discounted anyway.
Assuming everything online is fake is an unfair assessment. Everything at 'Authorized retailers' is just inflated in price like everything else in stores. Not only are fragrances over priced in stores- most of everything on the shelves is heavily reformulated and have poorer performance then its vintage versions. The fact the online retailer tho removed the serial code pisses me off- there was no need to de-face / taint the collectable box.
U can get good deals but you have to be careful. If the deal is to good to be true it's probably fake. There isn't any regulation your just buying from random people. A lot of fakes nowadays are getting really close. Certain brands like D&G and versace it's easier to tell. Because the cellophane wrap is always lined up perfectly over versace or the D&G at the top of the box. Never seen a fake that was lined up properly.
I tried this with Sauvage and yes it was a fake! I will never buy designer Fragrance form a source that's not an authorized seller. Not saying all discounters are that way but it's a gamble. you are better off looking for clones.
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I'm not sure if you're aware of it but another item to always check (especially if you're buying the fragrance again in a few years time) is the formula code. V&R is produced by L'Oreal's Luxury Products. Every L''Oreal produced fragrance (YSL, Armani, etc.) has an F.I.L. code on the back of the fragrance box on the last line of the ingredients. FIL stands for Fragrance Ingredients List. When that code changes, that's how you can tell the the fragrance has been reformulated. Batch codes won't do it. You'll possibly see different ingredients or a change in the order of the ingredients.
Dior also has formula codes on all their boxes. That's why it's advisable to never throw away boxes and for YT reviewers to always mention formula AND batch codes in their reviews.
Thanks I didnt know about this until now
@@geekinhard343 Unfortunately, neither did almost all of the TH-cam reviewers. If they did and mentioned or listed formula codes, we would know what's been reformulated over the last decade!
Discounter sometime just have flaws in packaging, didn’t pass quality control.
Appreciate you for the video man, people are paranoid about discounters on online forums 😂 I have never got a fake from well known discounters. The only exception I make is for Dior and Chanel, I buy these from authorized retailers since they barely get discounted anyway.
yessir!!! agree on that dior and chanel part i only go authorize retailers for those too lol
My guy. My Origines french discounter discounts them heavily.
Sometimes manufacturers will sell discounters a product that may have minor differences in packaging and such.
Doesn’t mean the product isn’t genuine
Assuming everything online is fake is an unfair assessment. Everything at 'Authorized retailers' is just inflated in price like everything else in stores. Not only are fragrances over priced in stores- most of everything on the shelves is heavily reformulated and have poorer performance then its vintage versions. The fact the online retailer tho removed the serial code pisses me off- there was no need to de-face / taint the collectable box.
How do you test the batch codes?
Excellent video. Terrific analysis. Thanks!
I love the effort. Keep it up Rob. Ayos Gyud!
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This is needed to know . Hell yes dude
What are the best discounters you recommend
does sephora count as authorized retailer or jus discount
so was it a fake my boy bought one from foreverlux?
hello, can someone tell me the code that is at the top of the box (the opening) it is for
Good video and agreed eBay has some great deals and never had anything that was not legit 👏🏽
U can get good deals but you have to be careful. If the deal is to good to be true it's probably fake. There isn't any regulation your just buying from random people. A lot of fakes nowadays are getting really close. Certain brands like D&G and versace it's easier to tell. Because the cellophane wrap is always lined up perfectly over versace or the D&G at the top of the box. Never seen a fake that was lined up properly.
please tell us which ebay seller sold u the fragance
ForeverLux
I tried this with Sauvage and yes it was a fake! I will never buy designer Fragrance form a source that's not an authorized seller. Not saying all discounters are that way but it's a gamble. you
are better off looking for clones.
Which discounter was the Sauvage from?
Spicebomb extreme is only $20 cheaper discounter plus shipping cost might as well pay retail for peace of mind..
Don't pay shipping
both are fakle, coz the original box dont have the word POUR HOMME
Macys doesn’t sell fakes tho they get it directly from the manufacturer
@@benvelarde4 u sure? haha
A simple search on Viktor and Rolf's website would show you that this is incorrect.