Know before you buy: it's real, but half it's lifespan is past
I ordered this two days ago because it's way cheaper than Sephora - about half the price. But I was really hesitant reading so many people say it's a fake. So, I opened it immediately to test it out, and it smells the same as what I've always used. The cellophane wrapping was tight and pristine, the packaging matched the brand, the bottle was smooth, high quality glass, the barcode was present, authentic and in the right spot, and the serial number inscribed on the bottle and the box matched. Those are all the signs of an authentic perfume. So I went a step further and checked the serial number on checkfresh.com and learned that the manufacturing date on this was November 2019 - which was 2 years and 6 months ago. Perfume has a shelf life of about 5 years, so this perfume is by no means expired, but it's used up half it's shelf life already (which is likely why it's half price). For me, it's no big deal because this is my daily fragrance and has been for many years. I use a bottle up in about 6-9 months, so I'll be able to use this up well before the expiration date. But for someone who buys perfume expecting it to have a life span of 5 years, it would be important for you to know you're not going to get that out of a perfume you buy here. I'm writing this review because I was almost turned off by the claims that this product was fake, and I wanted to authenticate the product, but also offer an explanation as to why it's cheaper for those who might be hesitant to buy. Read more
