Neil4Speed
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- Sep 14, 2006
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Hey everybody,
More so an informative thread, I wanted to take some good photos so people can get an idea of what to look out for. 1 Million is one of the most common fragrances in the world, and commonly faked, mostly in the 100mL size.
I got this bottle from a reputable basenotes member, I know that he didn't knowingly swap a fake bottle with me - and our transaction took place about 3 months ago, therefore I don't that it would be reasonable to pursue anything.
Your probably asking why did it take me so long to figure this out.
- I recieved the bottle during final exam time, I did notice something a bit off right off the bat, but was super ovewhelmed and didn't have a chance to investigate it.
- I didn't have an original bottle/sample to immediately compare with. I was going with what I remembered from wearing it a few times from Sephora.
I was craving it lately and thats what drew me to buy a bottle directly from Sephora itself. I know I am comparing a 1.7 to the 3.4, but they are identical in attributes other than size.
The first thing that I noticed was the longevity was way off, literally 3 sprays in the exact same spot. 45 minutes later, poof, nothing. I should have picked up on that right away, but still am a bit new to this and didn't. The original, one spray to one spot and it radiates for hours. The scent itself is similar, but less lush, less sweet on the fake.
A few things of notice in regards to the bottle/box itself.
- The color on the 3.4 has more brown hues than gold, very obviously different
- The bottle on the 3.4 is more "roseish gold" rather than actual gold colored - Hard to tell from the pictures
- The 3.4 bottle has slight rippling in the glass, a line in the glass going down one side, and slight abrasion on the sides of the gold accented panels.
- The serial numbers are printed in a different font.
- The printing on the bottom of the 3.4 is not crisp, and is missing a period between 3.4
Just as a lesson, in general, Keep away from 3.4oz bottles online of popular cents from non-confirmed sources. If something is a bit off, pursue it immediately (kind of a rule for life lol).
More so an informative thread, I wanted to take some good photos so people can get an idea of what to look out for. 1 Million is one of the most common fragrances in the world, and commonly faked, mostly in the 100mL size.
I got this bottle from a reputable basenotes member, I know that he didn't knowingly swap a fake bottle with me - and our transaction took place about 3 months ago, therefore I don't that it would be reasonable to pursue anything.
Your probably asking why did it take me so long to figure this out.
- I recieved the bottle during final exam time, I did notice something a bit off right off the bat, but was super ovewhelmed and didn't have a chance to investigate it.
- I didn't have an original bottle/sample to immediately compare with. I was going with what I remembered from wearing it a few times from Sephora.
I was craving it lately and thats what drew me to buy a bottle directly from Sephora itself. I know I am comparing a 1.7 to the 3.4, but they are identical in attributes other than size.
The first thing that I noticed was the longevity was way off, literally 3 sprays in the exact same spot. 45 minutes later, poof, nothing. I should have picked up on that right away, but still am a bit new to this and didn't. The original, one spray to one spot and it radiates for hours. The scent itself is similar, but less lush, less sweet on the fake.
A few things of notice in regards to the bottle/box itself.
- The color on the 3.4 has more brown hues than gold, very obviously different
- The bottle on the 3.4 is more "roseish gold" rather than actual gold colored - Hard to tell from the pictures
- The 3.4 bottle has slight rippling in the glass, a line in the glass going down one side, and slight abrasion on the sides of the gold accented panels.
- The serial numbers are printed in a different font.
- The printing on the bottom of the 3.4 is not crisp, and is missing a period between 3.4
Just as a lesson, in general, Keep away from 3.4oz bottles online of popular cents from non-confirmed sources. If something is a bit off, pursue it immediately (kind of a rule for life lol).







