tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post1556516321784696204..comments2024-03-27T09:09:56.489+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: When is a Fake not a Fake?Perfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-74405391398199681262014-06-02T13:44:43.585+01:002014-06-02T13:44:43.585+01:00Anon,
this is especially unfortunate! I do hope t...Anon,<br /><br />this is especially unfortunate! I do hope that if you have bought from the infamous seller by many names (who has recycled his wares enough as to render many things unsafe) the Trading Standards can put an end to this, because Ebay certainly won't. I'd contact the seller and ask for a full refund stating everything you just said to me and the readers here. <br /><br />Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-20740151507647232782014-06-01T11:20:18.748+01:002014-06-01T11:20:18.748+01:00Hi!
I am a newby ... have been reading
comments h...Hi!<br /><br />I am a newby ... have been reading<br />comments here with great interest.<br />I have recently won an ebay auction for a vintage Caleche Parfum 30 ml.<br />The item was described as authentic, vintage but new, sealed and packaged in its original cellophane (photos looked<br />good, was able to read Ref number etc on the underside of the box). I put a high'ish advanced bid on,<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-26702842727944310422013-12-10T08:56:10.960+00:002013-12-10T08:56:10.960+00:00Anon,
so now you know exactly what questions to a...Anon,<br /><br />so now you know exactly what questions to ask for!<br /><br />(it could be that the box is weird but the bottle is all right -people interchanged bottles and boxes all the time, so ask carefully and make sure about the bottle itself; sealed, non sealed, onion skin or not, evaporation etc.)<br />The yellow on the box can be spillage stains. <br /><br />Hope this helps! Good luck!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34375187301140228372013-12-10T00:30:47.307+00:002013-12-10T00:30:47.307+00:00yes that was my impression, too. the box, both out...yes that was my impression, too. the box, both outer and inner, particularly the outer box label (typeface and what it says), looks very suspicious! and yellow in the inner box, too....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-59447996657960265452013-12-09T13:51:33.113+00:002013-12-09T13:51:33.113+00:00The box looks a bit odd, though! (but the bottle i...The box looks a bit odd, though! (but the bottle is all right)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-17163076803321209912013-12-09T13:50:49.799+00:002013-12-09T13:50:49.799+00:00Anon,
great point! It's always interesting to...Anon,<br /><br />great point! It's always interesting to see how cultural references stick to their source of inspiration. <br /><br />No, actually the bottle in the auction you mentioned is in the classical "umbrella" bottle of Guerlain (see corresponding article I wrote about those bottles) and should be all right, assuming it's sealed and/or hasn't been tampered with. <brPerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79511186471123714182013-12-08T23:49:22.921+00:002013-12-08T23:49:22.921+00:00Thank you for so many interesting articles!
I'...Thank you for so many interesting articles!<br />I've been mesmerised by Mitsouko ever since I nicked my mother's ancient bottle from the early 80's. I started to look around in Japanese auction sites (where there are lots and lots of vintage Mitsoukos that were taken to Japan as souvenir from holidays in Europe, like my mother's), and found this. This must be a fake! <br />http:/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85235696524450637382011-09-14T14:58:11.841+01:002011-09-14T14:58:11.841+01:00Rita,
thank you very much for your compliment, it...Rita,<br /><br />thank you very much for your compliment, it's very appreciated and I'm thrilled you think so. <br />I have no personal experience with those sellers, but I'm sure if someone subscribed on this thread has any negative experience they might drop in and let you know. <br />Everyone is presumambly innocent till proven guilty, but a little precaution might come handy.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-14099355106225669262011-09-14T14:56:40.309+01:002011-09-14T14:56:40.309+01:00A,
thanks for the kind words! I think it's ra...A,<br /><br />thanks for the kind words! I think it's rather not nice to let people get fooled ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-60143569251579911192011-09-13T16:01:25.763+01:002011-09-13T16:01:25.763+01:00This blog is wonderful! It is so informative and i...This blog is wonderful! It is so informative and it is written in terms that a layperson can understand! <br /><br />Wanted to ask you what you had heard of the Perfumes 4 U stores in the Tanger Outlets...are they reputable? I go back to many of your postings as a reference, in fact, you had one a while ago about honest perfume sellers, but you did not mention Perfume 4 U. Always a pleasure!<br /Ritanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-12397599577956232692010-10-08T16:06:11.712+01:002010-10-08T16:06:11.712+01:00Elena,
What a GREAT post! Wow! Thanks for all t...Elena,<br /><br />What a GREAT post! Wow! Thanks for all the detective work. It's still scary to buy online but I mitigate it by limiting my spending - have gotten some incredible 'finds' and a few duds - but al in all, have been fortunate in my transactions - knowing just a bit more about possible alternatives means all of us can go bid/buy with a bit more education.<br /><br />Musettehttp://www.bearboring.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-70590679462261178112010-10-08T09:56:58.351+01:002010-10-08T09:56:58.351+01:00Anon,
thank you for stopping by and commenting i...Anon, <br /><br />thank you for stopping by and commenting in such a sweet way. It's heart-warming, especially since you liked the Easter week/incense series articles, which I consider close to my heart. <br /><br />The PDP seller is an infamous seller on Ebay who has changed many handles. His wares are a mixed lot: some absolutely real, some highly elaborate "faked" vintages whichPerfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-31838507215019087552010-10-08T09:49:47.229+01:002010-10-08T09:49:47.229+01:00Dimitri,
btw, I meant to let you know of somethin...Dimitri,<br /><br />btw, I meant to let you know of something nice. Dropping you a line later today.:-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63995966100155155752010-10-08T09:49:16.769+01:002010-10-08T09:49:16.769+01:00Dimitri,
thank you for the stimulation you provid...Dimitri,<br /><br />thank you for the stimulation you provided. I think you're right on the supposition, although I wouldn't want to elaborate too long on it, it's your bottle after all. <br />Fixed the link too, good thing you noticed because a small typo and everything is off :/ <br />Now, as to the third example, I believe it's someone who wanted to use the Caleche but they Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-85556999494166627442010-10-08T09:45:52.878+01:002010-10-08T09:45:52.878+01:00S,
glad you enjoyed it. It was meant to be a ligh...S,<br /><br />glad you enjoyed it. It was meant to be a light piece with some insight into how too much paranoia over stuff might be detrimental.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24127720099205180642010-10-08T09:44:57.522+01:002010-10-08T09:44:57.522+01:00Vintage Lady,
oh wow, sorry about that and I have...Vintage Lady,<br /><br />oh wow, sorry about that and I have to say you're taking it calmly. Kudos for that :-)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91455491039309229152010-10-08T09:43:39.214+01:002010-10-08T09:43:39.214+01:00Donna,
you're welcome, thanks for saying so. ...Donna,<br /><br />you're welcome, thanks for saying so. Like I said, too many incidents which were intriguing, I had to sit down and group them with a few words on them.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-52476982779905544702010-10-08T09:42:45.655+01:002010-10-08T09:42:45.655+01:00Uella,
you're ABSOLUTELY right! I couldn'...Uella,<br /><br />you're ABSOLUTELY right! I couldn't agree more!<br /><br />It's funny how the industry is so adamant about fakes made in China etc. but they allow many times their own formulae to be so tampered with to the point of irrecognisability. (is there such a word?)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-80833798355699741582010-10-08T09:41:27.857+01:002010-10-08T09:41:27.857+01:00Michael,
thanks! There were two many weird bottle...Michael,<br /><br />thanks! There were two many weird bottles showing up all at once (towards me anyway), but funnily enough these three are the real deal. Isn't it interesting? <br />I'm afraid I love some Sherlock ;-)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-38522464463927550162010-10-08T09:25:18.108+01:002010-10-08T09:25:18.108+01:00Dawn,
yup, the scammer is pretty good in providin...Dawn,<br /><br />yup, the scammer is pretty good in providing a foolproof presentation, hence this can't be his ware. <br /><br />Hope your exercise was stimulating!!Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-4613112568692943712010-10-07T21:17:44.911+01:002010-10-07T21:17:44.911+01:00Hi everyone,
I am fairly new (just the past severa...Hi everyone,<br />I am fairly new (just the past several months) to my perfume obsession/collecting. Who is the PDP seller? Is he on ebay? I love Perfumeshrine btw. I fell in love with Elena's articles on perfume scents for Easter week, which I somehow found in the archives when I googled something. I had never even heard of a perfume blog --- imagine that! Anyway, thank you Elena, for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-55627925830110080622010-10-07T16:12:26.985+01:002010-10-07T16:12:26.985+01:00A nice, entertaining piece E! Thank you for the wr...A nice, entertaining piece E! Thank you for the write up, and for your counsel too! (Your 'Dimitri' link is broken though) :)<br />That Caleche presentation is just screwing with my mind! It reminds me of a hermit crab that has cheekily taken up residence in another crab's shell!Blog Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031099057307131978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-11713079772345238912010-10-07T16:09:02.693+01:002010-10-07T16:09:02.693+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Blog Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031099057307131978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-71304914628251716542010-10-07T16:00:44.896+01:002010-10-07T16:00:44.896+01:00Oh, this was fun. My favorite way to pick up a mo...Oh, this was fun. My favorite way to pick up a morsel or two of knowledge... :)<br /><br />And my condolences to Vintage Lady, though I am happy to see such a healthy attitude toward the next collection. :)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-19615085862421340162010-10-07T01:51:35.480+01:002010-10-07T01:51:35.480+01:00That's a very interesting article, we have to ...That's a very interesting article, we have to be very wary about all the collection bottles on ebay and other places. your tips are great.<br />on another note, every time i see these old guerlain bottles and others i feel sad as I lost my complete collection (some bottles had not even been opened and were inside lovely boxex from the 30s, 40s...) during the earthquake in Haiti..! I should Vintage Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360008343132814160noreply@blogger.com