First off, “best batch” is like, a HUGE can of worms. Are we talking Dior sneakers, like the B23 or B30 that are popping up all over r/FashionReps? Or are we talking fragrances, like Sauvage Elixir or Dior Homme Parfum (DHP)? Or even, like, skincare?! It all matters, man.
And then, even *within* one category, it’s chaos. Like, with the B23 sneakers, you got people arguing over PK batches versus retail, and tbh, unless you’re rocking a microscope and some serious knowledge, you’re probably not gonna tell the difference. Honestly, if it looks good on your feet and nobody’s calling you out, who cares, right?
But *then* you got the fragrance game. Oh boy. This is where things get REAL dicey. Dior is infamous for reformulations, which basically means they change the recipe. So a bottle of Dior Homme Intense from 2016 might smell totally different from one you buy today. And then there’s the whole “batch variation” thing, where even two bottles made in the same *year* can smell slightly different! This is where those batch code checkers come in handy. Apparently, if you plug the code into a site like CheckCosmetic.net, you can get an idea of when your bottle was made. But even *that* ain’t a guarantee.
I saw someone mention a DHP batch from January 2021 (batch 1601) and they were trying to find reviews of *that specific batch*. Like, damn, that’s dedication. Honestly, at that point, you’re basically a perfume detective.
And it’s not just about getting a “good” batch, it’s about getting the *original* formula. Someone mentioned looking for the “primeira fórmula” (first formula) of Dune Pour Homme. That’s the holy grail for some people.
