Shopping for Cheap Perfumes

Perfume purchasing has never been easier. Ever since on the net purchasing has gained momentum, it is so easy to purchase your favorite fragrances, at such inexpensive prices.

If you’re unsure of which perfume to buy, some sellers even market testers and imported perfume from other markets at a cheaper value than the branded ones. They are often unboxed. Yet, all cheap perfume is not what it appears to be, so it's always worth having a little bit of skepticism about new or lesser known sellers, particularly if the value sounds too good to be true.

The best perfumes are ones which last all day long. The higher the concentration of oils the longer your fragrance will last. Some fragrances smell and last differently on different people because this depends upon a person's skin type. Natural moisture in the skin will retain the fragrance for longer. The amount of acidity in our skin varies from person to person so fragrances will react accordingly.

Perfume fragrances last based on your skin quality (normal, dry or oily skin). On an average, the shelf life of a fragrance is 3-5 years if kept cool and dry, and out of direct sunlight. The perfume you opt for should be ideal for the occasion and should suit your personality. Fragrances play an important part in changing your mood.

The reality on the other hand is that sometimes, buying cheap perfume, be it on the net or elsewhere, can have some unexpected and even painful results. Some of this perfume gets sold in flea markets or car boot sales, also in case of on the internet stores including eBay. eBay is a great place to buy anything on the net, but you should be sure to check the seller's feedback before buying.

According to a recent study, eBay has cracked down on the sale of fake goods, but then they've had to following a string of successful court cases against them (by brands including Givenchy, Christian Dior and Hugo Boss) for allowing the sale of fake goods.

By seeing a picture of the perfume in its packaging is not the safest way to spot fakes. These days, fake fragrances are so hard to spot, even experts find it difficult to trace the difference. Until you actually apply the perfume, you can’t realize but by then it's usually too late. There have been some reports of fake perfumes containing all sorts of disgusting ingredients - even urine, in one case. The fact is that legitimate perfume makers spend a huge amount of time testing their items to ensure that they contain quality ingredients and are safe to use. So it is always safer to buy from a brand’s website, though you may lose out on discounted rates. This way you can get a nice fragrance and also some peace of mind.