I just learned a life hack for saving money on cologne and perfume. Here's how it works.

• A perfume hack is going viral, but it's also causing confusion.
• The social-media post claimed Macy's would refill empty fragrance bottles for $27.
• Macy's and Sephora employees clarified each company's policy around refills.

A buyer's hack that could potentially save consumers a lot on designer perfume is going viral online — but how does it really work?

A string of viral posts on social media platforms X and TikTok suggested that there are department stores that will refill empty perfume and cologne bottles for a fraction of their original price.