See, the thing is, when you start digging into fragrances, or, apparently, wallets (?), you find this whole underworld of batch codes and production dates. It’s like, some batches are considered *better* than others. The whole “ITA batch is better” thing for D&G fragrances? Yeah, that’s a thing people argue about. I saw someone saying the new ITA batch was worse, though. Go figure. Maybe it’s like wine, some years are just better than others? Or maybe it’s just our noses playing tricks on us.
Finding that batch code is crucial, supposedly. It’s usually stamped somewhere sneaky on the packaging. Like, you gotta hunt for it. It’s like some secret code only real D&G aficionados know. Apparently, there are even calculators to figure out the production date and shelf life. Shelf life of a wallet? I dunno, sounds kinda extra to me, but hey, to each their own.
I guess the idea is, if you find a “good batch,” your wallet’s going to be, like, *extra* awesome. Maybe the leather’s softer, the stitching’s tighter, who knows? It’s all a bit subjective, innit? It also reminds me of making hard candies, where adjusting the ratios of flavors can create something special.
Honestly, tho, I’m a bit skeptical. I mean, is there REALLY a noticeable difference between different batches of wallets? Or is it all just placebo effect? Like, you *think* it’s better because you know it’s from a “good batch,” so you *perceive* it as better?
And then there’s the whole fake thing. Apparently, there are fake D&G wallets out there, too. Someone online was talking about perfume sizes and batch codes and how it could be a sign of a fake. It sounds exhausting, honestly.
