What changed
Owners on Fragrantica report the EDT was weakened around 2019 (production partly moved France→Spain), with shorter wear and a thinner lavender/apple/tonka balance than older bottles; current-shelf batches are the ones people complain reapply by midday.
Reported change notableLast reviewed Jun 2026Sources: Fragrantica forum, Fragrantica owners
These reports are community-aggregated and not confirmed by the brand. Batch variance can mean different bottles smell noticeably different; buyers should check batch codes when possible.
Listed notes
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