Trixz
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I realize that it might not make much sense when I talk about "batch codes". So for LVMH, there is an easy way to tell when the fragrance is made, its "batch code" and the fragrance's "formula code". The formula code is supposed to indicate a change in the formula...however in my experience the fragrance can have the same formula code despite smelling different so it isn't a 100% sure indicator, but it is a useful tool. The reverse could be true as in some regions might have a different regulation on which UV filters are able to be used. I remember the Dior Homme in Japan had a different formula code because of a different UV filter, but it smelled the same.
Dior Homme, Dior Homme Intense, and other stories.... (guest post)
Dior Homme intense, Perfumes, feagrances, Formularaidersofthelostscent.blogspot.com
Information on batch code
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Example of this change in action. Here is an early bottle of Dior Homme produced in 2005.
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Dior HOMME, early bottle,
batch 5L01, formula 1704/A
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A rare alternate early version, listing Benzophenone
(an UV-rays blocker), formula 01792/A
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DIOR HOMME
differences between 2008 (01704/A) and 2013 (05434/A)
Batch codes and formula codes of the Celine bottles/samples made in 2019:
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
La Peau Nue
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 13941/A
Cologne Française
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 13942/A
Dans Paris
- 9L01 - November 2019
- 13943/A
Eau de Californie
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 13944/A
Black Tie
- 9L01 - November 2019
- 13945/A
Parade
- 9G01E - July 2019
- 13962/A
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 13962/A
Reptile
- 9M02 - December 2019
- 14067/A
Nightclubbing
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 14288/A
- 9G01E - July 2019
- 14289/A
- 9M01 - December 2019
- 14289/A
The batch code and formula code is on the bottle of the cardboard box. The batch code can also be found on the sticker on the bottom of the bottle, but not the formula code.
Interesting to hear this! I just ordered the parade because I thought that it could be my summer scent. It shipped from the NY store and is arriving tomorrow. I’ll need to get back to you if it’s the original formula or the newer one.
To be honest, if it is the newer formula I’d feel a little disappointed because it’s not what is as described from the website and isn’t what the creator intended the scent to be from what I’ve gathered from above.
@thorns thank you for scenting me based off the pictures I’ve posted online. It oddly felt very intimate having someone put a fragrance to what my pixelated style is. It’s interesting seeing what someone thinks I’d like with my personality from the pictures and comments I’ve posted. Also, perhaps a small window of how I portray my identity online.