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Perfume dupes and counterfeits: the distinctions

Separate scent comparisons, commercial identity and counterfeit concerns through official information and verifiable facts rather than assumptions.
Several glass perfume bottles displayed inside a wooden cabinet.
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Do not confuse resemblance with claimed identity

A comparison of smells is insufficient to classify a product. Examine the name under which it is sold, the brand displayed and what the seller actually claims. Dupe wording in a video establishes neither legality nor illegality by itself, and it does not prove that two fragrance formulas are identical.

Check the facts before making an accusation

If a bottle is presented as belonging to a house while its origin seems doubtful, gather its reference, invoice and seller details. INPI resources and brand guidance help direct checks. A legal assessment depends on the facts and rights involved rather than a simple impression that one scent resembles another.

Official guidance for examining identity and counterfeiting

INPI — recognising counterfeits
INPI information for recognising potential counterfeit warning signs.
inpi.fr
INPI — trademark search
Official service for researching registered trademarks.
inpi.fr
CHANEL — anti-counterfeit guidance
A house’s position and guidance concerning counterfeit products.
chanel.com

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