Tester vs retail perfume: what changes when buying used?

What a tester usually means

A tester is generally a bottle supplied for in-store sampling. Packaging varies by brand and product: some come in plain boxes or without a decorative cap, while others look much like retail bottles. Do not assume every tester follows one pattern.

What to confirm with the seller

Ask for photos of the exact bottle, including the base, sprayer, label and any box. Confirm whether a cap is included and whether the bottle was used for display or personal use. Compare the fill level and price with a retail bottle of the same fragrance and size.

• Is this the bottle shown in all the photos?
• Does it include a cap and box?
• What is the estimated amount left?
• Where was it purchased and how has it been stored?

A tester label is not an authenticity check

Neither a tester mark nor a retail box proves a perfume is genuine. Batch codes and receipts can add context, but can be copied or mismatched. Use the same careful checks you would use for any used bottle, and do not pay until the important details are clear.

How ScentLoop handles testers

Sellers may list testers on ScentLoop when they describe them accurately. Listings are reviewed before publication, but ScentLoop does not authenticate the bottle. You can ask for more photos in chat and report a listing that appears misleading.