I ordered a second bottle of the same niche eau de parfum I had bought six months earlier, and this time I paid attention to the batch code before opening. The new bottle had a slightly different opening, less sharp on the bergamot, and the dry-down felt smoother on my skin. I emailed the team to ask whether this was normal, and they explained how batch variations affect the top notes without changing the heart of the fragrance. That follow-up made me trust the buying process more than the first purchase did. I now check the production date on every order and let new bottles rest for a few days before wearing them, which has made a real difference in how the scent settles.