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"1 Million" by Paco Rabanne is one of the most common fragrances in the world, and commonly faked, mostly in the 100mL size. Here's the front of the boxes (fake left - Gen right) two differences really. The genuine box has a much shinier gold color to it rather than the nearly mat golf finish on the fake. The print isn't so fine on the fake, on the M bellow the 1 it should have ribs down the middle but the fake some of them are missing.  Bottom of the boxes (fake left - Gen right) has a different layout and the stamped serial number is a bit clearer on the original one.  Tops of the boxes, the PR on the fake isn't quite straight   The backs (fake left - original right) once again different lay out but like I said I'm not sure if this is just an old reused box or a fake one!  Front of the actual bottles. As you can see there is a color difference, the fake has a rosey tinge to the gold where as the real one looks like a lig...

How to Spot Fake Designer Cologne and Perfume Buying that bottle of "designer" perfume at a deep discount might seem like a great deal, until it starts losing its scent just weeks later. Instructions How to Spot Fake Designer Perfumes Here are some things to look for that will let you spot counterfeit perfume. You can do this by comparing the item in question against one from a department store 1. Examine the outside packaging. Is the lettering the same font and type? 2. Is the wording on the box in the same place? 3. Is the box folded and glued in the same manner? Is the seam even and properly connected? Does it fall apart when handled? 4. The detail bordering need to be the same. In the Coco Perfume case there is a gold trim around the outside of the box and the inside flaps are gold. 5. The UPC Bar code on the box should be in the same place. Do the numbers match up? 6. Are the trademarks present and in the right places? 7. Is there an inner lining inside the box an...