Perfumes in Focus

Profiles and analyses of fragrances, their versions, characteristics and context to understand each perfume beyond the technical specifications.

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Mulher cheirando o próprio pulso ao lado de um frasco de perfume dourado, com uma névoa aromática suave se dissipando no ar.

Perfumes in Focus12/09/20267 min read

Did your perfume “disappear,” or did your nose adapt? How to tell olfactory adaptation from low projection and real scent loss

A practical method to distinguish olfactory adaptation, low projection, normal fragrance development, and possible product alteration.

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Frasco de perfume ao lado de smartphone exibindo composição em português, com lista INCI e QR code visíveis no rótulo.

Perfumes in Focus01/09/20265 min read

Perfume ingredients in Portuguese: where to find them on the label or QR code under Anvisa rules

Learn where to locate a perfume's ingredient composition in Portuguese, how it differs from INCI and fragrance notes, and when a QR code or link may be used.

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Composição editorial com frasco de perfume, três decants de 5 ml, pipeta, funil, checklist de procedência e referência visual à Anvisa.

Perfumes in Focus30/08/202611 min read

Is a perfume decant original? What Anvisa requires for decanting and how to check provenance before buying

A decant can contain authentic perfume and still lack sufficient traceability. See what RDC 108/2005 requires and how to check the seller, batch and regulatory status.

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Frasco de perfume tester ao lado de caixa marcada "Venda Proibida", lupa, checklist de lote, rótulo, nota fiscal e procedência e folha com referência à Anvisa e à RDC 907/2024.

Perfumes in Focus27/08/20269 min read

Is a perfume tester original? What "Venda Proibida", provenance and Anvisa rules really mean

A tester can be authentic, but it is neither a seal of originality nor simply a cheaper retail version. Understand RDC 907/2024 and how to assess an online offer.

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Frasco de perfume âmbar ao lado de caixas com rótulo, lupa sobre o lote, celular com consulta da Anvisa e bloco com sinais de verificação.

Perfumes in Focus22/08/202613 min read

How to know if a perfume is original in Brazil: what batch code, label, origin and seal really prove

Authenticity is not limited to batch code. See how to cross-check origin, invoice, regularization with Anvisa, label, batch, packaging and SAC without treating evidence as evidence...

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