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Vaseline original 5 rs tub it is with fragrance

Vaseline Original (the classic petroleum jelly) is unscented/fragrance-free — that's one of its well-known features. The original formulation contains only 100% pure petroleum jelly with no added fragrance.
A few possibilities for what you might have:
  1. Counterfeit/fake product - Small ₹5 "tubs" sold at local shops are often imitations or low-quality copies that add fragrance to mimic a "nicer" smell. Fake Vaseline is very common in the Indian market at that price point.
  2. A different Vaseline variant - Vaseline does sell other products (like Vaseline Healthy White, Vaseline Intensive Care lotions, or lip care) that contain fragrance - but not the original petroleum jelly.
  3. Mistaken identity - It might be another brand's petroleum jelly or cold cream sold in a similar tub.
How to check if it's genuine Vaseline original:
  • Ingredients should list only "White Petrolatum" or "Petroleum Jelly" (100%)
  • It should be odourless (very faint neutral smell at most)
  • Texture should be smooth, translucent/white, and non-greasy after rubbing in
  • Check for the Unilever logo and batch number on packaging
Bottom line: If your ₹5 Vaseline tub has a noticeable fragrance, it is very likely not genuine Vaseline Original. At ₹5, the price also suggests it's a local imitation product. I'd recommend buying from a reputable pharmacy or store to get the authentic product.
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