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Demi T

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2025

02 Apr 2025, 18:24

Bad service, only says sincere apologies instead of compensating for my troubles because of their mistakes.

I’ve had a really bad experience lately. I bought perfume on sale, but the bottles arrived damaged and scratched. They refused to exchange or refund my purchase, saying it was normal for sale items to be scratched and have torn packaging. After speaking with a manager and pointing out that the terms and conditions state I have the right to return items, I eventually received a voucher after a lot of time and effort. I then bought new items, which arrived perfectly and on time. However, with my new order placed five days ago, I received no update. When I emailed for an update, they told me the delay was due to stock-taking and that my order still hadn't been packed. After explaining that it's a gift I need by Friday and referring to their shipping policy, which promises delivery within 5 working days, they said they’d dispatch my order today and notify the couriers. Hours later, I received a call saying the perfumes I ordered are out of stock and would be for a long time. I asked for clarification on which perfumes are out of stock and requested the contact details for the head department to file a formal complaint, but I received no contact information, just an update on the out-of-stock items. Seconds later, another email came saying they had restocked, contradicting their earlier statement that the items wouldn't be available for a long time. The aftercare has been disorganized, confusing, and misleading, and I feel like I was **** to about the stock situation. If I hadn’t emailed to ask for an update, my order would have just been left without any resolution. I don’t understand why my order wasn’t handled more professionally.

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Replies (2)
Eden Perfumes
Eden Perfumes's reply03 Apr 2025, 08:29
Official
Dear Demi, 
 
Unfortunately, due to our stock take on Saturday, which didn’t go as expected, some orders—including yours—experienced a slight delay. 
 
Your order was placed on Friday, and yesterday marked the third business day. Our team was set to process it yesterday, but we encountered an unexpected challenge—Desert Rose had completely sold out. Because you’re a loyal customer, we went the extra mile and paused production to specially create Desert Rose perfume just for you. Additionally, we arranged an overnight delivery, which costs us double, to ensure you receive your order as soon as possible. 
 
Furthermore we did offer the option of a full refund, but we wanted to do everything we could to get your perfume to you. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Please be rest assured that your order is on its way, and we’re working hard to maintain the best service possible. 

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Demi T's update03 Apr 2025, 09:04
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your response. However, I still have concerns regarding the handling of my order.
Firstly, I find it hard to believe that the stock issue was an "unexpected challenge" that you failed to notify me about. I had to proactively reach out to you for an update, and at no point was I informed about any delays or stock issues until after I followed up. The lack of communication throughout this process has been disappointing.
You mention that Desert Rose was sold out, but after checking online, it still appeared available. I am unclear on why I wasn’t informed earlier, especially since I had to ask for clarification on this matter. Additionally, claiming that production was paused to specially create Desert Rose for me seems questionable. If this was the case, why was I not made aware of this earlier, rather than being left in the dark?
While I appreciate that you took the initiative to expedite shipping, I still feel that the situation could have been handled much better from the start. I placed the order with the expectation of receiving it by Friday, as per your shipping policy. The fact that you are paying for overnight shipping is not my concern—I simply expected my order to arrive within the agreed timeframe.
In conclusion, while I do appreciate that my order is on its way, I am dissatisfied with the lack of proactive communication, the confusion around stock, and the overall handling of my order.
I hope this will be taken as constructive feedback to improve future service.