How To Spot A Tom Ford Private Blend Fake

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  • Опубліковано 21 чер 2015
  • Sorry for the crappy video - UA-cam won't process this thing correctly. (
    More and more Tom Ford Private Blend fakes are popping up on eBay, here's a guide with pictures to help you avoid getting counterfeited juice!
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  • @XanoviaScents
    @XanoviaScents 9 років тому +3

    Awesome video and great info man... I love when people make this type of video... Great job...

  • @RyzFragz34
    @RyzFragz34 9 років тому +2

    Great video and fantastic info. Thanks so much. This is going to help a lot of people out.

  • @shwetabhasin9285
    @shwetabhasin9285 6 років тому

    Thanks so much very helpful esp the info about there being no 100ml testers.

  • @Anrmlgy
    @Anrmlgy 6 років тому

    great vid thanks 👍🏻did tom ford ever use colour coated bottles?i bought an oud wood brown bottle and was able to scratch it with my fingernail to reveal clear glass beneath or does he only use coloured brown glass like a beer bottle glass for example,

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  6 років тому

      Pretty sure it's like the beet bottle glass. It's not a coating. I'm not exactly going to try scratching mine off though :P

  • @matth61285
    @matth61285 6 років тому

    Thanks a ton for the video, this will either confirm some suspicions or alleviate some fears. Either way, good looking out.

  • @MrFabioconde
    @MrFabioconde 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video bro!

  • @This_is_Sparta83
    @This_is_Sparta83 3 роки тому

    Purchased a bottle of Rive D’ambre and the batch code on the bottom of the bottle isn’t the same as the batch code on the bottom of the box?

  • @curtflirt2
    @curtflirt2 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video.

  • @janaj111
    @janaj111 8 років тому

    Hi, I believe I have been fooled too, purchased Oud Wood 100 ml from eBay USA, all boxed & wrapped in cello, looked so real, but when sprayed it does not smell anything like Oud Wood, more like a dirty soap water, then I noticed the top cap spelled Tom Ford without the slight space between Tom & Ford, it is spelled in one word TomFord and the font is slightly bigger, the box does not have structured pattern over the paper box like it had when I had my genuine one before, I still have the original bottle, and that is how I found this looks like a counterfeit..would you help me verify it?

  • @golgo1393
    @golgo1393 5 років тому

    Thank you so much. I bought a bottle of Tobacco Vanille 100ml tester on Ebay and the smell is not even close and fades away within 3 minutes.... I asked the seller to refund me for now. Will see how it turns.

  • @petbull7038
    @petbull7038 3 роки тому

    5 years later and the fakes are getting better. But you can still tell by looking at the atomizer and the bottom of the bottle

  • @francoismakhoul3820
    @francoismakhoul3820 9 років тому

    Great job mate!!

  • @mikeh7220
    @mikeh7220 7 років тому

    What's your opinion on fragrancenet?

  • @biggovernment1533
    @biggovernment1533 8 років тому

    Hello sir. I am looking to purchase Neroli Portofino Acqua and I see one on eBay with a white box. Did they start using white boxes on testers of this particular scent, or should I stay away from this one? It seems like a pretty good deal, but fakes usually do...

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому +1

      No, Neroli Portofino Acqua does come in a white box when you buy it at retail. The same applies for testers though, those don't come in boxes at all so if it's a white box marked tester it's probably fake. If it's a white retail box with a green sticker on it, it's not a fake tester most likely.

  • @norddineosmani523
    @norddineosmani523 6 років тому

    Another great man

  • @razscott
    @razscott 9 років тому +2

    TOM FORD CHOCOLATE LMAO!!
    Very informative video man, cheers.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому +1

      razscott And I can't believe people buy it!

    • @razscott
      @razscott 9 років тому +1

      Lol Yeah theres a fair load of wack jobs out there, if someone knows that TF do expensive luxury fragrances but dont know which ones he makes they will buy anything

  • @curtflirt2
    @curtflirt2 9 років тому

    Damn I think that I've been had! mine has a matching serial and everything.

  • @kingtut7774
    @kingtut7774 8 років тому

    Thank you so very much for this valuable information. I have a very strong feeling, I am a victim of this scam. I bout a 100 mil of tom ford for a cheep price from Russia. It has not arrived yet, but with your amazing information i will be able to report this person and get my money back from eBay. Again, truly , you have done a great gesture for me, personalty!! Love your channel as well!!

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому

      +Kingtut777 Happy to help! Hope it turns out OK for you.

    • @MAADMO
      @MAADMO 8 років тому

      Hey did you end up receiving the fake? What happened? I'm sure I've just been scammed by a Bulgarian seller via eBay. I paid £75 for 50lm oud wood and I'm now 99% sure it's a fake. It hasn't arrived year and says it can take up to 2 weeks I paid via PayPal tonight and was wondering if Paypal would refund me before I've received it as I suspect it to be a fake? Please reply as it would be a great help

    • @kingtut7778
      @kingtut7778 8 років тому

      +MAADMO You are amazing!! Thank you for remembering and it is not fake. I absolutely love it. I owe you, my friend.

  • @m.s.biteth1164
    @m.s.biteth1164 6 років тому

    I bought a fake Fahrenheit off ebay.. When compared to the real thing, the differences are very subtle, but telling in the bottles shape. Also, the paint rubs off the bottle whereas the real Fahrenheit does not.

  • @dannyyoung3546
    @dannyyoung3546 7 років тому

    hi my name is charles i bought a 2013 version oud wood 100ml. the code under the bottle a76 is on the left side of the bottle. is that right !

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому

      I'd need a lot more than that to be able to tell if it's real. Where'd you get it?

  • @bobs83
    @bobs83 8 років тому

    Thank you awesome share.

  • @GM1988
    @GM1988 5 років тому

    hey, where can I send you pics of some bottle I'm interested in, so u can tell if it's genuine or fake?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  5 років тому

      slurpees387@gmail.com

  • @nickk8829
    @nickk8829 5 років тому

    Hi I’m looking to buy a 50ml of Italian cypress wanted to see if I could get your opinion?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  5 років тому

      Hi Nick,
      Sure, email me the pictures you'd like me to take a look at here: slurpees387@gmail.com

  • @jctmanu
    @jctmanu 8 років тому

    Hey thanks for the info! I've been eyeing some Tom Fords on eBay. There's one seller called Perumecarnival based out of NY that has a lot of them. Selling sealed in box 100 ml Tuscan Leather for 279.99. Great feedback, no complaints about fakes. Would you trust a seller like that?

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins 8 років тому

      No. Having a lot of 1 product is a red flag. I've seen people on eBay with over 100 bottles. Logic would say stay away! I know Tom Ford makes body spray now in some fragrances. $65 and it scent is nearly as good.

  • @MU5A5HI
    @MU5A5HI 7 років тому

    i just bought an empty bottle of 250ml Amber Absolute off of ebay and I think it's probably fake after compairing it with my Tom Ford store bought bottles. It came with a box too and the bottle looks really good, but the lettering on the sticker is pressed on the gold sticker on the bottle instead of flat printed on my other bottles. Those are smooth when you can feel indentations on the one I bought on ebay. Did the older style have this type of sticker or did i just buy a good fake?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому

      I'd have to see pictures. Feel free to email me some at slurpees387@gmail.com!

    • @MU5A5HI
      @MU5A5HI 7 років тому

      email sent!

    • @renzi79
      @renzi79 6 років тому

      HI Steve I have a bottle of Shanghai Lily with the same lettering that has a depressed texture when you run a finger over it. May I email you a pic?

  • @JustinLHopkins
    @JustinLHopkins 8 років тому +1

    People are so shady. Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to worry about this? I've been wearing Oud Wood since 2009. I was almost tempted to buy a bottle on eBay tonight, but I started reading the reviews and a few people have caught on and left negative reviews. I have no doubt that some people sell the genuine thing, but it's just not worth the risk. Also, I'd say stay away from people that say they've sold dozens of bottles.

  • @SkidCudi
    @SkidCudi 6 років тому

    How can you identify a legitimate seller on Ebay.

  • @RyzFragz34
    @RyzFragz34 9 років тому +2

    Did Amber Absolute ever come in 100 ml? I didn't think so.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому +3

      RyzFragz34 It did not.

    • @RyzFragz34
      @RyzFragz34 9 років тому

      Thats what I thought. Geez so many fakes on Ebay right now :(

    • @Giballi24
      @Giballi24 8 років тому

      +slurpees387 are you sure? I see it on the tom ford website in a 100ml

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому

      +blueslover22 at the time this was made it wasn't, the rerelease had 100 ml bottles

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому

      +blueslover22 at the time this was made it wasn't, the rerelease had 100 ml bottles

  • @enricoconti8575
    @enricoconti8575 5 років тому

    What should the batch code read on Tobacco vanille?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  5 років тому +1

      Enrico C There's no set code,

  • @philipearl611
    @philipearl611 9 років тому

    Great vid...I only buy my Tom Ford, Creed, & Bond, from Saks. I would never spend money on a Niche that comes from Ebay.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      A good idea. Check authorized retailers in Europe too.

  • @scentmonk7324
    @scentmonk7324 8 років тому +2

    off topic, you look and sound like you could be trevor from gta 5. love your gbu series btw

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому

      +Darren Write Thanks!

  • @yeahh8402
    @yeahh8402 4 роки тому

    What about Tom Ford Black Orchid? Is there real testers of it?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  4 роки тому

      There are "real" testers of all TFs, it's just they aren't what a standard tester for a company looks like. They are normal bottles, with caps, that stores put out on display. There are none with those stupid white boxes.
      Does that answer what you're looking for?

  • @AristocratL
    @AristocratL 9 років тому

    Hey man looking to get a split on creed aventus

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      Joseph Dacri Sorry don't have one right now, may soon in the future though.

  • @danyellg3079
    @danyellg3079 6 років тому

    I literally just had a seller cancel my order! No box and no batch code on bottom of bottle. O was told it was from manufacturer so it wasn't going to have a batch code. I told him to cancel my order

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  6 років тому

      Yeah that definitely sounds fishy. Likely a fake.

  • @ghadaabdelsayed6477
    @ghadaabdelsayed6477 7 років тому

    hi
    where usually Tom ford manufacture their perfume (velvet orchid.. )is it in USA or Switzerland?
    how can I check if mine is genuine through the patch code? thank you.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому

      I've never heard of them being manufactured in Switzerland. You can check the code at checkcosmetic.net/ Also, feel free to email me some pictures of the bottle in question: slurpees387@gmail.com

    • @ghadaabdelsayed6477
      @ghadaabdelsayed6477 7 років тому

      Thank you so much for your quick reply.

    • @ghadaabdelsayed6477
      @ghadaabdelsayed6477 7 років тому

      I bought it from local store and all my previous Tom ford were made in Switzerland. . (black orchid and noir ) .. that is why I wondered why it is in USA not Switzerland ..it smells identical but the longevity is quite poor . thank you.

    • @hadeeliz
      @hadeeliz 7 років тому

      I just bought one (Velvet Orchid) from ebay for £45, no box, smells identical, but the TF seal and bottle don't look genuine. I don't know if I should contact the seller since I don't have a proof that its fake, I don't have anything to compare it with as all Velvet Orchids here in the UK are manufactured in Switzerland.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому +1

      If you want me to take a look at your Velvet Orchid bottle, feel free to email me some pics of it - slurpees387@gmail.com.

  • @afa6361
    @afa6361 7 років тому +1

    Why should people worry if they buy a fake product that smells the same, cost much less, but has a bit of a lower longevity?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому +6

      Because it's fake. It's not real and they don't smell the same. Also, these counterfeits are produced by people looking to scam you out of your money so you don't know what kinds of chemicals are used in the actual juice inside. These aren't knockoffs intended to be look alikes, they're intended to make you think you're getting the actual product when you're not. There's absolutely no value in buying them and lots of risk. This is a ridiculous comment.

    • @afa6361
      @afa6361 7 років тому +1

      My friend bought one from Russia for $110. I don't know if it is real or fake. Based on this video, it appears to be fake because it is 100 ml tester. It smells exactly the same as the $300 bottle I have, and longevity is easily six-seven hours. I guess not all fakes are bad. Or maybe Tom Ford produces 100 ml bottles for European market??

    • @afa6361
      @afa6361 7 років тому

      The $3 ones are in auctions, but they are usually sold around $80. I contacted a guy I know in Russia and brought to his attention that there was no 100 ml testers. He immediately removed them from his Ebay store, but I swear the Russian version ones smell exactly the same as the American ones. I have no problems buying them. The longevity of a Russian TV is around 6-7 hours.

    • @weotalks2810
      @weotalks2810 5 років тому

      I've Smelled FAKES/TESTERS ,NO DIFFERENT THAN CLONES,AND MUCH CHEAPER...IVE GOT WHITE TESTER & TF...NO DIFFERENCE...

  • @spcooper94
    @spcooper94 9 років тому +3

    2:35

  • @darkcamel5566
    @darkcamel5566 6 років тому

    İs tom ford testers coming with the tester boxes?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  6 років тому

      +jack mack Tom Ford testers do not have tester boxes. If you see a listing with a white tester box, it's fake.

  • @Idol_Goro
    @Idol_Goro 9 років тому

    Amber Absolute appears to be available again on the Harrods website in 50/100/250ml for regular retail prices. "Tom Ford opens his reserve for a limited release of an exclusive fragrance from the Private Blend collection."

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      crazymanhindson Yeah, I saw that, he's rereleasing it temporarily, though I've heard it's significantly reformulated.

    • @DAN-qv4jx
      @DAN-qv4jx 9 років тому

      slurpees387 is it out in stores now? if so can you review the "reformulated" juice?

  • @xjamaix
    @xjamaix 5 років тому

    Is it possible for you to check this bottle I just purchased?

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  5 років тому

      Sure, email me some high resolution pictures of the bottle - slurpees387@gmail.com.

    • @xjamaix
      @xjamaix 5 років тому

      @@SteveThaw sweet thanks!!

  • @allenburgess6314
    @allenburgess6314 9 років тому

    It's probably fair to consider that the "Chocolate" purchased was made by the seller from some other account. This would automatically produce at least a history of that product being sold possibly tricking others into believing it exists and is ok because someone purchased it in the past. Not to mention it now has an average price of $97 making people think they are getting a deal if they pay less it.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      Interesting point, didn't think of that.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      Interesting point, didn't think of that.

    • @allenburgess6314
      @allenburgess6314 8 років тому

      Could be, as I only said "consider". People have bought things from themselves before to drum up reviews is all I was sayin'.

  • @abdouzaki7010
    @abdouzaki7010 4 роки тому

    i just got for me an fake oud wood intense tester ....damn

  • @wagsbass
    @wagsbass 9 років тому

    Wait so you are telling me that I should not walk into Saks and tell the SA that I want to buy TF Chocolate??

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      wagsbass They'll totally know what you're talking about!

    • @wagsbass
      @wagsbass 9 років тому

      LoL

  • @KOEN-ABROAD
    @KOEN-ABROAD 5 років тому

    I have recently bought Oud Wood 50 ml. I have a picture i could send anyone to check if it is a fake.

    • @rmccube
      @rmccube 3 роки тому

      Hey, i know its 2 years later but i have a original Tom ford Oud Wood 50ml i could compare it if you want...☺️ i mean if you still have the bottle. My Instagram: CubeAnon

  • @csataproductions
    @csataproductions 8 років тому +1

    Great video. Unfortunately, I think I have been scammed. White tester box , from Turkey via eBay.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому

      +Joe Csatajszki Yep you were, contact eBay and get your money back!

    • @csataproductions
      @csataproductions 8 років тому

      Thanks.. Great Video.. never imagined I would be duped.

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 5 років тому

    I've FOUND TESTERS

  • @danyellg3079
    @danyellg3079 6 років тому

    This same seller is actselling Moss Breches for 1,250! Like really I hate sellers who try to get over. He immediately refunded my darn money

  • @milanacimovic1627
    @milanacimovic1627 4 роки тому

    Tom Ford eksist 100ml and 150 ml original soory broooo?

  • @HenryPerez_royal_hp
    @HenryPerez_royal_hp 8 років тому

    I know we are all looking to save a few bux, but I've never understood peeps expressing concerns about their real or not" private blends or otherwise if they bought the darned thing for 50 bux online.
    You know the old saying - where there's smoke, there's fire! Just get the real thing from a reputable/authorized shop and do away with the worries. Better yet, get down on a split with Slurpees387 and save even more!

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  8 років тому +1

      +Henry Perez You're right, some common sense needs to be used!

    • @JustinLHopkins
      @JustinLHopkins 8 років тому

      Buying online is ok if you go to Tom Fords website, or other stores like Neiman Marcus. Some people have to buy online due to limited shopping in their area. For instance I'd have to drive 6 hours :-/

  • @zoobear84
    @zoobear84 6 років тому

    Lmfao @ Noir de Noir

  • @Rcova84
    @Rcova84 4 роки тому

    Great video... I’m going to buy Tom ford oud wood on fragrancesx.com what u think about fragrancesx ???? Represent Boston ma !

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  4 роки тому

      I've never ordered from there so I can't comment. I haven't heard anything about them selling fakes but it doesn't mean they're 100% legit. Better to check their return policy before buying and the bottle when it arrives.

  • @williamdalexander4858
    @williamdalexander4858 6 років тому

    What about notino.com ??

  • @italiaboyfresh87
    @italiaboyfresh87 3 роки тому

    Up until about 2:00 he does a whole lot of talking without saying anything just skip ahead

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  3 роки тому +1

      I like to say something without saying something.

  • @connermonier8669
    @connermonier8669 7 років тому

    You can make it yourself, just loook and learn from WoodPrix .

  • @tomg.9589
    @tomg.9589 7 років тому +1

    As much as I appreciate your video, I hate your banner. 1949, 2001, 2008, 2010, 2012. BC Eagles for life.

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому +3

      +Tom G. Sorry to hear. I'll be sure to include a better shot of the banner next time.

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 9 років тому

    I'm from Eastern Europe and I will never buy a frag from a seller from Eastern Europe. And Russia is a dead giveaway for being a fake

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  9 років тому

      Tal Mamatov That many counterfeits over there?

    • @tally1604
      @tally1604 9 років тому

      Too many to count. Even official retailers - one even part-owned by sephora - are not immune from the scourge of fakes in russia. Imagine paying full retail - in russia, it's double the prices in Europe - and still ending up with a fake. It's a goddamn Russian roulette. It's better in my country, but still pretty bad

    • @DAN-qv4jx
      @DAN-qv4jx 9 років тому

      Tal Mamatov i got some frapins and andy tauers from europe, they were authentic though

    • @tally1604
      @tally1604 9 років тому

      DAN8800
      the operative word being EASTERN europe, though. i buy from germany and switzerland all the time no problem as well

    • @DAN-qv4jx
      @DAN-qv4jx 9 років тому

      Tal Mamatov they were from italy if that is eastern part of europe

  • @abdelkarimglt5578
    @abdelkarimglt5578 7 років тому

    you speak tooooooooo much damn it

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому +1

      Karim Valentino Sorry for giving you complete information!

    • @abdelkarimglt5578
      @abdelkarimglt5578 7 років тому

      slurpees387 noooo i didn't mean it i'm sorry but i want you save time and tell us the spécifique things in a little time..that's it 😉😊

    • @SteveThaw
      @SteveThaw  7 років тому +2

      Tough to be succinct when there's a lot of nuanced information to give. If I leave something out then that screws the person who watches this video and buys a fake bottle that has a detail I left out so it'd be shorter for you to watch.