Counterfeiters Put The "Pee" In Perfume

Filed Under: Icky Icky Poo Wacky, Tacky & True Busted! Fragranz!

If you've ever bought fake perfume, you're going to be pissed after hearing this. No, really!

According to Harper's Bazaar many fake perfumes contain urine, bacteria and antifreeze.

FOUL!!!

So why are faux fragrances all pissy? It's said to be a PH balance stabilizer and for the color.

And what's even worse is that these perfumes can cause contact dermatitis, resulting in welts on your skin!

Nasty!

So how can you make sure your fragrance isn't counterfeit?

Besides not buying it in shady places, the packaging holds tell-tale signs such as the cellophane will be loose, the boxes are thin and the bar codes are located on the side instead of the back.

Bottom line, buy from a department store!

Thoughts???

[Image via AP Images.]

Posted: January 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm