"Be a Girl's Girl": Mzansi Woman Sparks Debate by Gatekeeping Arabic Perfume
- A TikTok video showed a South African woman refusing to share the store where she bought Arabic perfume
- Netizens reacted strongly, with some praising her playful gatekeeping and others questioning the decision to keep the perfume a secret
- The video highlighted how exclusive luxury items like perfumes can spark discussion and social engagement in everyday settings
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South Africans reacted strongly after a viral TikTok showed a woman playfully gatekeeping Arabic perfume in a grocery store.
Source: TikTok
On 18 September 2025, TikTok user @felicia_moshoaliba posted a video that quickly captured attention online. Within a day, the video received over 14,000 likes and hundreds of comments from South Africans reacting to the unusual moment. In the clip, a woman was browsing at a grocery store when a passerby complimented her perfume and asked where she had bought it. The perfume in question was Arabic, and its unique fragrance immediately drew curiosity.
As the passerby asked for the store name, the woman playfully refused to share the information. The passerby looked shocked, and the video’s caption captured the humorous moment:
“Her eyes when she said ‘you not gonna tell me ?’ 😭😮💨”
Netizens in the comments debated the ethics of gatekeeping such a desirable scent, while others found the interaction amusing and relatable. Many South Africans shared similar experiences of people being protective of unique beauty and fragrance items.
Arabic perfume stirs reactions online
The video sparked broader conversation about exclusivity and luxury items in everyday life. Some viewers argued that it was natural to want to keep a prized possession a secret, while others believed that sharing would spread joy. This interaction highlighted how certain luxury items, including perfumes, can generate strong opinions in South African social circles. Beyond the laughs, the clip showcased a cultural moment where curiosity, etiquette, and personal boundaries intersected in a lighthearted way.
Overall, the TikTok video highlighted both humour and cultural conversation surrounding sought-after products in South Africa. Social media users resonated with the relatable scenario, making the content widely shared and commented on. Felicia Moshoaliba’s video became a talking point, showing the power of short clips to spark debate and engagement in online communities.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Pompe asked:
"Why didn't you tell her?"
Ney.nay8 said:
"You should have just told her. 💔😔 Be a girl's girl. She went out of her way and complimented you. She’s so kind and such a sweetheart, bakithi. 🥹"
Felicia Moshoaliba, the creator of the post, said:
"Guys, I told her to relax and I promised to get her 1 if she’s struggling to get it hawu. 😭"
Senamile wrote:
"Perfumes don't smell the same on everyone, so gatekeeping is useless."
Blanco said:
"Bathonge bao complementa monate byana, you don't tell her where you bought it."
Yollz questioned:
"Why didn't you tell her, though?"
MoccaT3ddy said:
"Bekasaba ukukutshela ukuthi uyam'kgama. 😭"
Kulkababe:
"I don't like the smell of those perfumes, seriously, they make me sick, and because most people are using them, I now have to always have pills in my purse just in case."
Check out the TikTok video below:
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