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The Most Counterfeited Men's Fragrances (And Where to Get the Real Ones)
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items As someone who has been collecting fragrances for years, I've seen the counterfeit market explode. It’s heartbreaking to spend good money on a premium scent only to find out it’s a cheap, fake knock-off that disappears in 20 minutes. These are some o...
The king of men's fragrances, known for its iconic pineapple and smoky birch scent. It's also the most faked cologne on the planet. Fakes can be shockingly convincing at first sniff. Where to Buy: Only from Creed's official website, a Creed boutique,...
Creed Aventus
An absolute powerhouse of fresh spice and amber that gets tons of compliments. Its massive popularity means fakes are everywhere. Where to Buy: Stick to authorized dealers like Sephora, Ulta, or the fragrance counter at major department stores like M...
Dior Sauvage Elixir
A legendary, luxurious blend of woods, spice, and vanilla. Fakes can't come close to replicating its smooth, complex character. Where to Buy: The Tom Ford Beauty website, Sephora, or luxury department stores are your safest bets.
TOM FORD Oud Wood Eau de Parfum Fragrance
A beloved niche scent with a stunning blend of apple pie, vanilla, and lavender. Its high price tag makes it a prime target for counterfeiters. Where to Buy: The brand's website or an authorized luxury retailer like Saks. Always check the brand's sit...
Parfums de Marly Layton Eau de Parfum
A fun, loud, and sweet party fragrance with notes of mint, green apple, and vanilla. It’s so popular that the fake market is completely saturated. Where to Buy: Major beauty retailers like Ulta or department stores. Gift sets from these stores are al...
Versace - 1.7 oz Eros Eau de Toilette
This aquatic, incense-heavy scent is a timeless classic. Fakes often smell incredibly harsh and alcoholic after the first minute. Where to Buy: Any major, authorized department store like Macy's or Dillard's is the way to go.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo Eau de Parfum Spray, 2.5 oz
A modern masterpiece with cardamom, lavender, and vanilla. The iconic bottle is often poorly replicated on fakes—check for crisp lines and a quality atomizer. Where to Buy: The official brand website or a trusted department store (ULTA) will ensure y...
Jean Paul Gaultier - 4.2 oz Le Male Le Parfum
This unisex scent is famous for its airy, burnt-sugar sweetness and is wildly expensive, making it a counterfeiter's dream. The fakes are getting scarily good. Where to Buy: Directly from the Maison Francis Kurkdjian website or a top-tier luxury stor...
Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
It's shocking that a $20 fragrance is so heavily faked, but its immense popularity makes it a target. It's a fantastic fresh, aquatic scent for the price. Where to Buy: To be safe, buy it from a large, trusted retailer like Target, Walmart, or an aut...
Nautica Voyage
A modern blue fragrance icon with a fresh blast of apple, sage, and deep woods. It's a direct competitor to Sauvage and just as heavily faked. Where to Buy: The official YSL Beauty website, Sephora, Ulta, and major department stores.
Yves Saint Laurent Beaute 3.3 oz. Y Men Eau de Parfum
A super high-end fresh fragrance that costs a fortune, making it a profitable one to fake. It smells like the ultimate citrusy, sophisticated boss scent. Where to Buy: Directly from the Roja Parfums official website or a top-tier retailer like Neiman...
ROJA Elysium Parfum Pour Homme, 1.7 oz.
A fall and winter beast. This mix of tobacco, vanilla, and spices is incredibly popular. The unique bottle is often poorly copied on fakes. Where to Buy: The brand's website or authorized retailers like Sephora are your best bet.
Spicebomb Extreme - Viktor&Rolf
A masterpiece built around the iris note, giving it a sophisticated, powdery, "lipsticky" vibe that's incredibly chic. Fakes can't replicate the quality of the iris. Where to Buy: Stick to Dior's official site or major, trusted department stores.
Dior Homme Intense
A gourmand powerhouse. This warm, sweet, toffee-and-cinnamon scent is a massive seller, especially with the younger crowd, and is faked constantly. Where to Buy: The official Armani Beauty website, Macy's, and other authorized department stores.
Stronger With You Intensely Eau de Parfum
The iconic "trophy" bottle is everywhere. It's a fresh, aquatic, slightly sweet scent that's been a bestseller for years, guaranteeing a huge fake market. Where to Buy: Stick to the big, authorized retailers you trust.
Invictus by Paco Rabanne
Okay, this is one of my favorite fragrance finds of the last year. It has that incredible airy, sweet, "spun sugar and amber" vibe that's inspired by a very famous and very expensive bottle. The performance is unreal—it lasts all day, projects like c...MichaelMalul.com or an official retail partner like Perfumania or Nordstrom is always the best path.
Michael Malul London -Esquire Modern Poet