Is FragranceShop worth buying perfume from?

FragranceShop is worth a look when you already know the scent you want and are comparing sellers. Treat price as the last step: check the exact size and concentration first.

FragranceShop sells designer perfume and cologne for women and men, alongside a range of niche fragrance houses. It ships within the U.S., and the store lists free standard shipping on orders over a set amount, which helps on a single bottle.

Fragrance is easy to compare badly. The same name comes in different sizes and in eau de toilette, eau de parfum and other concentrations, and the cheapest listing is often the smallest or the lightest version. Compare like with like before you decide.

The store states that its products are authentic. That is the store's claim, so do your own check on arrival: look at the packaging, the batch code and the seal, and keep the box in case you need to return it. Returns on opened bottles are limited, so test a scent in person first if you can.

• Match size and concentration

  Eau de toilette and eau de parfum are not the same product. Compare the same bottle.

• Check the bottle when it arrives

  Look at the seal, packaging and batch code. Keep everything until you are sure.

• Watch the free-shipping line

  Standard shipping is free over a set amount. Check the current threshold before adding a filler item.

• Read the return terms

  Opened bottles are limited for return and may carry a fee. Read the rules before you buy.