Diesel "Only The Brave" Perfume: How to Spot a Counterfeit?

Diesel, an Italian brand of clothing and accessories for men, women and children, is positioned as a top-of-the-range brand. Particularly well known for its jeans, Diesel is expanding internationally by emphasising provocation and irony in its collections. Since its launch, it has enjoyed tremendous success and decided to launch its 'Only The Brave' fragrance range, which has gone from strength to strength. The success of these fragrances has not gone unnoticed by counterfeiters. They are constantly reproducing counterfeits of these products.

Unfortunately, if you're not a connoisseur, you can easily be taken in by the tempting offers of the brand's copied products. In this article, we reveal some effective tips that will help you identify a genuine Diesel "Only the brave" fragrance and differentiate it from a counterfeit product.

The design of the bottle

Only The Brave is still recognisable by its unique design. It is shaped like a hand, as if it were grasping the bottle. The bottle is blue. 

At finger level, you'll notice the brand name 'Diesel' inscribed on the top of a metal plate. If, when you buy the bottle, it has scratches or defects that are visible to the naked eye. What's more, if the brand inscription is not identifiable on the product or is not identical to the preview you can see below, then you are probably dealing with a counterfeit.

Check the bottle cap

The cap of Diesel's Only The Brave fragrance is perfectly cylindrical, so check its shape carefully - it should be perfectly round and metallic. If it is a different shape, the product is counterfeit. 

Here's what the perfume cap should look like.

Check the quality of the bottle

Take a good look at the quality of the fragrance - there should be no imperfections or irregularities. Look closely at the surface of the glass, the outside and the inside of your bottle. The bottle is made from high-quality materials and has a smooth surface, unlike a counterfeit Diesel made from poor-quality materials with a rougher surface, and sometimes even plastic.

Inspect the colour of the perfume

Also check the colour of your perfume. It should be light blue. You should be aware that most counterfeit versions of this type of product are much darker in colour than genuine Diesel "Only The Brave" perfumes. If the water in your perfume is dark blue, it's probably an imitation.

Test the fragrance

The scent of this perfume is quite complex to identify. It has an oriental, woody scent, but also a citrus one. It's a fragrance with a very fresh smell. It has one element that makes a difference when you breathe it in: coriander. If you've ever tested its scent in an official Diesel shop or authorised retailer, you'll quickly recognise a counterfeit.

Don't forget that a fake perfume lasts very little longer than an authentic product. The scent fades very quickly, but it also deteriorates quickly inside the bottle.

The inner tube 

When you buy 'Only The Brave' by Diesel, make sure you don't see an inner tube through the bottle. The brand's genuine fragrance has no visible inner tube, unlike a counterfeit. If this element remains identifiable, it is indeed a counterfeit.

Would you like to find out more about counterfeit luxury goods? Read our articles on counterfeit cosmetics and buying perfume between individuals.

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