doesn't look like fake, love the smell
Ok, so here is my review. Hope it helps somebody. I've got this perfume today. I like the smell and, honestly, it doesn't look to me as a fake. Here are the things to look at when you're not sure whether your bottle is a fake or not: 1. does the perfume come sealed? you should know whether the perfume has to be sealed or not (just google the perfume!) as some manufacturers do not seal the perfume initially (can't remember exact brands now). So if there is no seal while there should be a seal - then it's fake (or pre-opened). Alternatively, if the brand doesn't put a plastic seal but you have one with a seal - than it's a fake. 2. does the size you've purchased even exist? well, for this perfume 1oz is a standard packaging, so no problem here 3. is the packaging sturdy? does it look expensive? is your perfume securely fixed inside? look at the printing (both colors and text). any blurry characters or typos may be a sign of a fake 4. the bottle. any air bulbs in the glass? is the glass of good quality? look at how the spray dispenser is attached to the bottle. everything has to be perfect. Remember that making more complex bottle is another way to prevent your product from easy copying. 5. look at the liquid itself. Is it cloudy? does it have uneven color spots? 6. look at how you perfume type is written. are there any misspellings? it should be either "eau de toilette" or "eau de parfum" (not "perfume" or "parfume"!). other spelling is a sign of a fake 7. look at the cap. it should be plastic or glass inside, not metal (metal reacts with alcohol within a perfume, that's why it should be glass/plastic). 8. smell your perfume. any sharp notes? all perfumes smell of alcohol right away, but it should disappear in a minute or two 9. remember that this is eau de toilette, it doesn't last as long as eau de parfum! It's nice for hot weather or offices. It is ok for eau de toilette to last 3-4 hours. Do not confuse it with eau de parfum, which should last at least 6-8 hours. 10. If you don't feel the perfume anymore that doesn't mean that it has worn off! It's because your nose adjusts to the smells around. Rather, ask other people around whether they still feel it or not. The bottle I received looks like original: sealed, no typos on the packaging, no blurry characters, the bottle is securely fixed inside, no problems with the bottle itself (no air bulbs, plastic cap from the inside, the dispenser is perfectly fit), the smell is good and doesn't stink of alcohol or something else. To me this perfume smells like flowers and some fruit. It's not too sweet and it's pretty fresh. The smell is not heavy, so it'll be fine for hot weather or offices. It's a little bit similar to Cacharel Promesse: they both have flowery notes, citrus (mandarin for Promesse and yuzu for Bright Crystal), musk and amber. Of course they are not the same, I'm just saying that I find them similar. I guess the reason why I'm saying it is if you love Promesse you're likely to love Bright Crystal, too. Here is the official description of the smell: Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber. Read more
