I am never buying anything but testers for designer perfumes!
I am relatively new here and honestly had no idea what testers even are. Saw listing of a tester for YSL Myslf 100ml for just 7400 (it's my goto fragrance and the cheapest I had ever bought it on sale + offers was also costlier than this). Curious, I asked her what this is and if it meant it's pre-used or different oils.
I got super lucky with the seller, she was patient, walked me through what testers are, how they are procured, sent me detailed photos and so much more -- super confidence inducing.
I took the plunge and lo-behold I am holding the tester bottle right now (exact identical as my BNIB) -- only difference being the outer box has "Not for sale" instead of MRP. Which of course I don't mind -- in fact, the entire ordeal with box and bottle -- I don't care. I can confirm the perfume is 100% the same (long time user, so super easy to tell).
All for a significant discount.
I am convinced, no reason to not buy a tester. Tester bottles + community sellers = Dream!!
Left my BNIB from Sephora - Rs 11,000, right Tester from Nishtha (Eau So Fine) - Rs 7,400
Left my BNIB from Sephora - Rs 11,000, right Tester from NIshta (Eau So Fine) - Rs 7,400