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Kursad Varol
Feb 19, 2026
Dear Cartier Customer Relations,
(Manhasset Americana Cartier NY)
2100 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030
Update: 02/21/2026
I would like to sincerely thank Christina and Douglas for resolving our misunderstanding in such a professional and kind manner. They truly demonstrated why Cartier is known worldwide as a trusted and high-quality brand.
When I returned to the boutique, they listened to me patiently and with great understanding. After checking the product’s serial number together, we realized that the situation was actually a misunderstanding. The packaging and bottle color can appear slightly different in newer production batches, which had caused the confusion.
They handled the entire situation with grace, professionalism, and genuine care. They even offered me champagne, and we had a very pleasant and warm conversation. This experience completely changed my impression and reinforced my confidence in the brand.
I will happily continue shopping at Cartier in the future. Thank you again, Christina and Douglas, for your outstanding service.
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My name is Kursad Varol. Approximately one month ago, I visited your boutique to purchase a fragrance. I was assisted by a sales associate named Douglas, a well-dressed gentleman who spoke Spanish and appeared very professional.
My girlfriend had previously visited your store and had selected a specific fragrance: Cartier Baiser Volé Lys Rose. She had even taken a photo of the bottle. When I came to the boutique, I showed this photo to the associate and clearly stated that I wanted the pink bottle. The two fragrances — Cartier Baiser Volé Lys Rose and Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum — were displayed side by side, and although their designs are similar, I repeatedly emphasized that I wanted the pink one. I even pointed directly at the bottle several times to avoid any misunderstanding.
The associate confirmed my request and said they would prepare it as a gift. After a short time, the fragrance was brought to me beautifully wrapped in Cartier’s signature packaging. As a customer, I trusted that a brand with Cartier’s global reputation and standards would not make such a basic mistake. For this reason, I did not open the package or double-check the product, as the wrapping was elegant and professional, and I did not want to damage it.
Unfortunately, I later discovered that the wrong fragrance had been given to me. Instead of the pink bottle, the classic version had been packaged. This is a very obvious and avoidable error. The colors pink and yellow are clearly distinguishable, and it is difficult to understand how such a mistake could happen in a luxury boutique that represents Cartier.
The most disappointing part is that my girlfriend currently lives in another country due to work. Because I trusted your staff and did not check the product, I shipped the gift internationally. By the time the error was discovered, it was too late to return or exchange the item. This situation caused significant stress and disappointment. What was meant to be a thoughtful and meaningful gesture turned into an upsetting experience that negatively affected my relationship and left me with a very difficult and frustrating week.
As a loyal customer who values quality, professionalism, and attention to detail, I find this experience far below Cartier’s standards. I strongly believe that luxury is not only about the product itself but also about trust, precision, and customer care. Unfortunately, in this case, that trust was broken.
I kindly request that Cartier review this incident and offer a fair resolution to address the inconvenience and emotional distress caused by this situation. I also hope that additional training and attention to detail will be emphasized in your boutiques to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
I look forward to your response and to seeing Cartier uphold the level of excellence for which the brand is known worldwide.
Sincerely,
Kursad Varol