Nairobi Residents Question KSh 50 Perfumes Sold in CBD After Strange Fragrance Claims

Residents of Nairobi have been left questioning the quality and authenticity of perfumes reportedly sold for as little as KSh 50 in the Central Business District (CBD), particularly by vendors who allegedly operate during the night.

The unusual business practice has attracted attention after a social media user questioned why perfumes that appear expensive are offered at extremely low prices in Nairobi CBD, with sellers reportedly targeting customers during evening hours rather than selling openly during the day.

In a humorous post, the individual wondered why the perfumes were being sold for only KSh 50 and why vendors appeared to prefer conducting their business at night.

The post also raised questions about the quality and lasting fragrance of the products, suggesting that although the perfumes initially smell pleasant, their fragrance changes after several hours.

According to the humorous observation, someone who applies the perfume in the morning may initially smell like a rose flower, only to find themselves smelling completely different by evening.

The individual used the Swahili word ‘mrenda’, referring to jute leaves commonly used in Kenyan cooking, to describe the unexpected change in fragrance.

The comparison has added a humorous twist to the discussion, with the post drawing attention to the difference between the initial scent of cheap perfumes and how long their fragrance lasts.

The KSh 50 price has also raised questions about what ingredients are used in producing the perfumes, their concentration and whether they can genuinely compete with more expensive fragrances available in established shops.

While the post was largely humorous, it has highlighted the curiosity surrounding extremely cheap perfume products sold by street vendors in Nairobi.

However, the claims about the products’ quality and evening sales practices have not been independently established.

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