First off, that thing about the little hole in the cap… Yeah, I’ve heard that floating around. I *think* the idea is it’s supposed to be there on the genuine mists to prevent pressure build-up or somethin’. But honestly, I wouldn’t rely on *just* that. It’s the kind of thing counterfeiters could easily copy. Plus, VS changes their packaging all the time, so what’s true for one batch might not be true for the next. Ugh, so annoying!
Then there’s the cap clarity thing – the original being super clear, the fake being a lil’ tinted. Okay, that makes sense. Quality control and all that. But again, gotta look at the *whole* picture. Don’t just hyper-focus on the cap.
The sprayer is another clue! They say the real ones sparkle or shimmer… which, yeah, sounds about right for Victoria’s Secret. Everything they do is sparkly! If it’s just plain and shiny, red flag for sure. But, like, shine a light on it, man. Really get a good look. Don’t just glance at it and assume.
And lemme tell you, the *smell* is a HUGE giveaway. Original Victoria’s Secret scents have layers, depth, complexity (well, *relatively* speaking…they’re not Chanel No. 5, let’s be real). If it smells super cheap, fades in like two seconds, or smells nothing like the description, it’s probably a fake. Think about it: they’re not gonna use the good, expensive oils in a cheap copy. This is where you gotta trust your nose, people!
I also gotta say, if you see a “90% off Victoria’s Secret Clearance” online… RUN. Just RUN. That’s almost certainly a scam. Victoria’s Secret *has* sales, but they ain’t giving stuff away for practically free. Use your common sense, people! If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
