Generally yes, with some nuance. Grey market means the product is genuine but sourced outside the official brand distribution channel, often from overseas markets where prices are lower. The product itself is authentic. The risk is that brands occasionally void warranties on grey market purchases and some limited editions may differ slightly by region. For everyday designer fragrances, grey market retailers like Jomashop are considered safe by the vast majority of the fragrance community.

The most reliable methods are smell, packaging, and batch codes. A fake will often smell slightly off, weaker, or noticeably different from a tester you have tried in store. Packaging on fakes frequently has minor errors in font weight, spelling, or finish quality. Every legitimate fragrance has a batch code you can check on checkfresh.com or parfumo.com to verify it is a real production batch. If something feels wrong, trust your instincts and contact the retailer immediately.

Prices change frequently and we update our database regularly but not in real time. A price on ScentCatalogue reflects the most recently confirmed price for that size at that retailer. Flash sales, coupon codes, and inventory changes can cause brief discrepancies. Always confirm the final price on the retailer's site before purchasing. If you notice a significant discrepancy, use the Report a Price button on any results page and we will update it.

Yes, through affiliate commissions. When you click a Buy Now button and complete a purchase, we receive a small percentage of the sale from the retailer. This is how ScentCatalogue is funded. Crucially, every retailer we list pays the same commission rate to us, so we have no financial incentive to rank one retailer higher than another. Our rankings are purely based on price and trust rating. We never accept payment to improve a retailer's trust score or listing placement.

We rely heavily on community input to keep data accurate and expand our fragrance database. If a fragrance you want is not listed, use the Suggest a Fragrance form on the search results page. For incorrect prices, retailer information, or trust ratings, use the Report an Issue link found on every fragrance page. Verified community members who contribute consistently may be invited to join our data review team.

Some fragrances, particularly from luxury houses like Louis Vuitton, Chanel Les Exclusifs, or independent brands like Byredo and Le Labo, are only sold through the brand's own channels or a very limited set of authorized retailers. In those cases we show the official brand website and any authorized stockists rather than forcing a comparison that does not exist. If you see a deeply discounted price for one of these brands on an unlisted site, treat it as a significant red flag.