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Very Convincing Counterfeit.
I received a fake. A very good one at that. The item appears to be in original packaging and bottling with one discrepancy. The boxing has been tampered with. The bar code on the side has been removed and replaced with a sticker. Same thing with the number on the bottom.
I wouldn't recommend purchasing this product without being able to inspect it in person.
Edit:
I went ahead and purchased a real one from a retail store an have taken photos side by side with the one I received from amazon(Counterfeit). As you can see, the box is from an original with the exception that the barcode, batch number, and QR code at the back have been removed and replaced with stickers. The bottles look almost identical except from a slight darkening (from oxidizing of the inside of the bottle).
Scent wise- it appears as if the fake has been diluted. It smells similar but with less potency and the smell fades after an hour or two. The authentic product lasts over 12 hours and is much richer in scent.
I have access to gas chromatography and will run two samples of each product to figure out what the difference in composition is. My guess is that the fake will have a higher water and alcohol content than the authentic.
Hope this review helps.
April 2016 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase