How to spot a fake fragrance

September 14, 2026

The counterfeit fragrance trade in Pakistan is large and getting better at hiding itself. Here is how to check what you are actually buying, whether you buy from us or from anyone else.

Check the batch code

Genuine fragrances carry a batch code printed or stamped on both the bottle and the box, and the two must match. Counterfeits often print it on a sticker, or skip the bottle entirely. A code that rubs off with a thumb is a bad sign.

Look at the cellophane

Factory wrapping is tight, cleanly folded at the corners and sealed by heat. Hand-wrapped counterfeit cellophane is loose, creased, and often has a visible tape seam. If the wrap slides around the box, be suspicious.

Weigh the bottle in your hand

Real fragrance glass is heavy and evenly cast. The base is thick, the edges are smooth, and there are no seams or bubbles in the glass. Counterfeit bottles feel light and hollow, and the atomiser often rattles.

Test the spray

A proper atomiser produces a fine, even mist. A weak, spitting or uneven spray usually means a cheap pump, and a cheap pump usually means a cheap everything else.

Be honest about the price

This is the hardest one. If a designer fragrance that retails for PKR 30,000 is being offered at PKR 4,000, it is not a clearance deal. Nobody sells at a ninety percent loss. The uncomfortable truth is that most people who buy fakes suspected it at the time.

Where we stand

We are not a designer house and we do not pretend to be. Our fragrances are our own blends, made in small batches, sold under our own name. That is a different thing from a replica, and we think it is a more honest one. You can see them all in our fragrance collection.

Every bottle we send is sealed. If yours arrives with a broken seal, or is not what we described, you get a full refund. Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will sort it out.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a perfume is fake?

Check five things: the batch code on both bottle and box, the cellophane wrapping, the weight of the glass, the quality of the spray, and whether the price is realistic.

Is a batch code printed on a sticker a bad sign?

Yes. Genuine batch codes are printed or stamped on the bottle and the box and should match. A sticker, or a code that rubs off with your thumb, is a warning sign.