Perfume is not only a nice fragrance. Perfume depicts your personality, mood, and style. Perfume makes you feel fresh, confident, and attractive. But in Pakistan, it becomes challenging to find original perfumes. There are many stores and websites selling fake or replica perfumes that look similar to originals but cannot offer the same experience.
This tutorial will guide you through learning how to buy original perfumes in Pakistan. You will know how to tell the difference between fake and original ones, where to shop in a safe way, and how to avoid spending money on low-quality duplicates.
Why You Should Buy Original Perfumes
Let’s talk about why original perfumes are better before we talk about how to find original perfumes:
1. Longer Lasting Smell
Original perfumes last for hours on your skin. They don’t evaporate easily. Copies are very fragrant at first but disappear within a few minutes.
2. Safe for Your Skin
Good perfumes are made using quality ingredients. Copies have bad chemicals that can lead to skin problems, allergies, or headaches.
3. Better Fragrance Quality
Original perfumes have more than one layer of scent — base notes, middle, and top notes. You get to enjoy the scent step by step. Dupes smell flat and predominantly taste cheaper.
Where to Find Original Perfumes in Pakistan
You can obtain original perfumes via physical stores or online platforms. Let us discover the two.
1. Buy Through Physical Stores
Some popular stores in Pakistan sell 100% authentic perfumes. They are:
Scentsation – Has a variety of international brands. You can smell perfumes before buying.
J. (Junaid Jamshed) – Has its own brand of perfume and also sells original branded perfumes imported from abroad.
Enem Store – Has a branch in Lahore and online. Renowned for selling original perfumes.
Saeed Ghani – Mainly herbal products, but also sells some original fragrances.
These shops give receipts and have return policies. You can also ask staff for help in choosing the right fragrance.
2. Buy from Online Shops
Online shopping is easy, but beware. The majority of counterfeit sellers are on big websites. Always buy from genuine sites like:
Daraz Mall – Only buy from vendors with the “Mall” tag.
Scentsation.pk – Official website of Scentsation store.
Junaid Jamshed Official Website – www.junaidjamshed.com
iShopping.pk – Offers a huge range of original brands.
Just4Girls.pk – Although the name indicates girls, they do sell men’s perfumes as well.
Check reviews prior to buying. Find out what other customers have to say regarding the product and company.
How to Check If a Perfume is Fake
Most fake perfumes look like the originals. The following are guidelines on how to tell a fake perfume:
Check the Box
Original perfumes have clean, neat boxes.
The plastic cover is tightly closed.
Spelling mistakes or sloppy printing on the box are signs of counterfeits.
Check for a batch number or barcode on the bottle and box.
Check the Bottle
Authentic bottles are manufactured with high-quality glass.
The spray is working well and evenly.
Counterfeit bottles are cheap-looking or have peeled-off labels.
Smell and Performance
Authentic perfume matures over a period of time — top to middle to base notes.
Fake one smells strong at first but vanishes within seconds.
If the odor disappears in less than an hour, chances are, it is imitation.
Check Prices
If a fragrance normally costs Rs. 20,000 but you can get it at Rs. 5,000 — beware. Unrealistic discounts always spell fake or duplicate fragrances. Look at prices on official sites before buying.
Online Shopping Safety Tips
Shopping online is easy but dangerous if you don’t know the seller. Use these tips to remain safe:
Buy from Verified Sellers Only
Choose websites that are trusted and have good customer service. If you’re using Daraz, shop from Daraz Mall only.
Read Customer Reviews
Check what other people are saying. Look for real pictures, delivery reviews, and feedback on the product quality.
Match Prices
Visit the official perfume brand’s website and check the price. If the price difference is too big, it might be a fake.
Pay via Safe Means
Pay via Cash on Delivery wherever you can. Pay online only when necessary, and pay attention to making sure the site is secure (URL starts with https://).
Ask for Original Photos
When you are buying from small sellers on Instagram or Facebook, ask them to send you photos of the original item — not Google search photos.
Best Times to Buy Perfumes in Pakistan
You can be thrifty by buying perfumes during special promotions. Look for:
Eid Sales – Discounts are mostly offered by brands during Eid.
Black Friday or White Friday – Takes place in November.
Daraz 11.11 and 12.12 Sales – Ideal time to buy discounted items.
New Year and Independence Day Sales
However, remember this: even at sale, buy from trusted sellers.
Popular Original Perfume Brands in Pakistan
The following popular original perfumes are most liked in Pakistan:
For Men:
Dior Sauvage – Strong and fresh.
Bleu de Chanel – Slick and modern.
J. Wasim Akram 502 – Home favorite, lasting.
Creed Aventus – Radical and elegant.
Armani Acqua Di Gio – Fresh and clean scent.
For Women:
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle – Slick and elegant.
Versace Bright Crystal – Fresh and light.
J. Janaan – Cheap and pretty.
YSL Black Opium – Warm and sweet.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue – Fresh and cool.
You can obtain these at Scentsation, J., or online retailers we’ve mentioned earlier.
Should You Request Someone to Get Perfume Outside?
Yes, this is a good idea too — if you have someone coming from overseas. But remember:
You can’t exchange or refund it if things go wrong.
Airlines limit the quantity of liquid you may carry.
You may have to pay customs duty sometimes.
If you’re going down this route, make your friend buy from outlets like Sephora, Macy’s, or the brand’s official outlet.
Final Words
It’s not difficult to get authentic perfumes in Pakistan if you’re smart about it. Always buy from trusted stores or genuine websites. Don’t be lured by cheap prices or dodgy sellers. Check packaging, price, reviews, and the scent itself.
A real perfume is worth every penny. It makes you feel refreshed, confident, and happy. Whatever you purchase for yourself or as a gift, choose authentic — because you’re worth it.
