First off, lemme tell you, the *original* Alien – especially the older batches, like back in the day (2015-2021, some say) – was *chef’s kiss*. We’re talking a perfectly blended white floral explosion, but not in a screechy way. It had this rich, woody depth, a resinous amber that just oozed sensuality. The quality, man, the *quality*! You just *knew* it was the real deal.
Now, fakes…whew. Where do we even start? I saw a video (Facebook Watch, remember those?) showing a Fake vs Original Alien Tester. Like, even *testers* are getting faked now. That’s how bad it is! It makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
I’ve always wanted to try the *old* Alien, myself. Like, the OG formula. It’s a mission, lemme tell ya, trying to sniff out the real vintage stuff. I’ve been doing some research, and honestly, sometimes it feels like detective work.
One thing that’s kinda tricky is that Alien has had a *ton* of flankers – different versions, you know? Alien Fusion is supposedly amazing, and the original shape of the bottle still exists. Some of the older ones are getting hard to find, but the newer ones are still floating around online, so do your research to get the right bottle!
Now, here’s where it gets dicey. I saw someone complain about getting a bottle from CVS.com (shipped by Fragrancenet.com, weird, right?). They were suspicious. And they have a right to be! It’s all about scrutinizing the details.
But here’s the thing: even if it smells *similar* to the real deal, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s fake. Like, there’s an Alien EDT, and it smells *different* from the OG. It’s still Alien-adjacent but it’s it’s own thing. So, you can’t just go by the initial whiff.
So, how *do* you tell a fake? Well, there’s no one magic bullet, unfortunately. But you can:
* Check the packaging. Look for misspellings, cheap materials, wonky printing. Fakers often cut corners.
* Inspect the bottle. Is the glass clear and flawless? Are the lines sharp? Does the sprayer feel cheap?
* The scent itself. Does it last? Does it develop over time, or does it just disappear after a few minutes? Does it have that signature Alien DNA, that unique blend of white floral, wood, and amber?
* Buy from reputable sellers. Seriously, stick to authorized retailers. It’s not worth saving a few bucks to end up with a bottle of glorified rubbing alcohol.
