First off, Amazon.ca, they’re yelling about “low prices!” and just throwin’ out a laundry list of stuff – bath, body, the works. You know, the usual Amazon spiel. But then you see stuff like “[Chloe New by Chloe for Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.7—-” and you’re like, “Wait, is that supposed to be a size? Is that a typo? What even *is* that dash doing there?”
Then you get the “inspired alternative perfumes,” like the “Chloe Nomade – Inspired Alternative Perfume, Extrait De Parfum, Fragrance For Women – Mermaid (50ml)” thing. Which… okay, I get it, knock-offs exist. But come on, “Mermaid”? What does *that* smell like? Seaweed and regret? I dunno, sounds kinda sus. I personally would stick with the actual brand.
And the reviews! Oh god, the reviews. You’ll find people saying it smells *amazing*, and then right next to it, someone saying it smells like straight-up rubbing alcohol. Who do you even trust?! It’s a gamble, people. A *perfumed* gamble!
Then, Amazon.com just piles on the chaos. Gift sets! 2-piece sets! 3-piece sets that include “0.17 oz Eau de Parfum Collectible” which… is that even enough to *smell* anything? Maybe it’s for ants? Okay, I’m being dramatic. But seriously, the sizes are all over the place.
Oh, and they throw in some Portuguese too! “Perfume Chloé Feminino Eau de Parfum 75ml”. I mean, great, now I gotta use Google Translate to figure out if it’s a good deal or not. Not that I *don’t* appreciate multilingualism, but… like, keep it consistent, Amazon! My brain hurts.
The whole thing gives me a headache, tbh. Like, Chloe is a nice scent, don’t get me wrong, but navigating the Amazon landscape for it is a legit treasure hunt. Just be careful, read the reviews (with a massive grain of salt), and maybe… just maybe… consider going to a store where you can actually *smell* the dang perfume before you buy it. Just a thought.
