Clarifying authenticity
Authenticity questions for perfume sample sellers
Ask sample sellers whether the item is an official brand sample, a third-party decant or their own fragrance. Small format and familiar names do not answer that identity question.
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Confirm maker and version
Save the full name rather than a vague reference. A sample should match the product you intend to evaluate.
Read source claims
If a decant is offered, ask how the source is described. If own-brand, keep that identity explicit.
Keep order details
Record count, ml and labelling so the delivered selection can be compared with the actual offer.
Try this before you buy
Classify each sample by its actual product type before comparing its price or reviews.
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