Buying & Authenticity

This is a different problem from a straightforward counterfeit — a genuine bottle that’s been opened, topped up, or watered down to stretch stock. Here’s how to spot the signs. How Dilution Actually Happens Unscrupulous sellers sometimes refill genuine bottles with water, cheaper alcohol, or a weaker fragrance concentrate to stretch stock and sell more

Perfume is classed as a dangerous good for shipping purposes because of its alcohol content, which surprises a lot of people trying to post a bottle to a friend or return one to a retailer. Here’s what’s actually allowed. Buying perfume online? Every Arabic Aura order ships free across the UK. Why Perfume Is Restricted

Airport duty-free perfume looks like a bargain, but the real savings are often smaller than they appear, and buying online before you fly can beat it outright. Here’s the honest comparison. Skip the airport: shop UK best sellers with free delivery. What “Duty-Free” Actually Means Duty-free removes certain taxes on goods purchased for travel outside

Second-hand Reef and Lattafa listings turn up often on Vinted and eBay. Here’s what to check on fill level, storage, age and authenticity before you buy.