I have been hoodwinked on Este Lauder Beautiful.   The counterfeit,  apppearance wise, including lot numbers's and packaging details were Identical.  How do I know?   I compared my  High priced bottle of Beautiful  from Belks Store( A certified Este Lauder Distributor) with the Beautiful I got through Ebay.  My wifes wrist got a rash from the Ebay Beautiful Perfume. She aprayed the two perfumes on separate wrists, and the Ebay bottle evaporated rapidly.leaving a dry spot, which in turn turned into a rash.   They did not smell even close to the same between the Belks and the Ebay.  Este Lauder told me that they only sell to certified distributors.  Also, that overseas factories are making the packaging with almost no flaws when compared to the real thing. it is hard to tell, unless you check with them about the supplier. . Its obvious if you compare the contents to a trusted suppliers sample, especially the evapaoration.  The scary part is that my wife only got a small rash on her wrist within minutes of applying the counterfeit, it could have been much worse.  I have given up buying perfume from Ebay members, I only get perfume from reputable stores in my home town now. Yes, I have to pay a lot more.  I even see the counterfeits in town at the flea market. I tend not to be real comfortable buying Perfume from the big name Drug stores.  Check with the comapany that makes your  perfume for comfirmation of certified distributor.