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TarBoo · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:44 AM

I read the tag and comments on smells...this is not about how to remove but if this is the norm...because it is not worth saving a couple hundred for something i can't use because it is so solvent smelling....like WD 40, but the bag is goregeous....I just got the bag of my dreams for the moment...a buy it now...but ist smells like solvent...is this the norm for vernis??? this is a vernis bellevue unused...should it smell this way???

LVoe Louis · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:50 AM

My vernis items have never had this smell, this does not seem right to me. Sounds like the seller tried to remove a stain perhaps, my sister in law once tried to be clever and use nail polish remover to attempt to remove pen from her daughter's bag, needless to say she wrecked the bag and it was stinking of a horrible solvent smell.

kenzo89 · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Leave it in an airing cupboard to air out, and possibly spray some fragrance or febreeze to help speed up the process? This usually has worked for me.

kiara58 · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:51 AM

I am sorry to hear this, I have several Vernis bags and they DO NOT have any smell. Was this an ebay buy? Have you asked the seller? Not that they would admit to anything! Only thought I would have is to air her out outside in fresh air and see if that helps at all...........How was the bag shipped? Maybe the box it was in is the culprit????

Originally Posted by TarBoo

I read the tag and comments on smells...this is not about how to remove but if this is the norm...because it is not worth saving a couple hundred for something i can't use because it is so solvent smelling....like WD 40, but the bag is goregeous....I just got the bag of my dreams for the moment...a buy it now...but ist smells like solvent...is this the norm for vernis??? this is a vernis bellevue unused...should it smell this way???

T-Girl · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I notice that patent leather has this funny smell the first time I purchased a patent bag. Some have stronger smells than others. I choose the less-smelling bags. As for LV, I bought 2 Vernis ZCPs and because they are small, I can handle it. I am not sure what you can do with it?

You could try a bag of baking soda inside the bag (make sure it doesn't spill inside) or some deodorizer (with sodium bicarbonate) discs and see what happens. If it really bothers you, then you should return it. That is the nature of the patenting process, unfortunately.

TarBoo · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Thanks for all of your quick responses....I emailed the seller and will see what he says..i bought on ebay(a buy it now)..i opened it and had to run to work........but her odor was obnoxious......she is so baeutiful...amarante....is it a love that is not meant to be?????

T-Girl · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I am sorry the smell is so strong. I LVoe my Amarante ZCP and I don't mind sniffing the chemically smell because I got used to it from my other patent handbags, but if the smell was much much stronger, I'd be running the other way too.

Try the deodourizers idea and see if it works. Amarante is a gorgeous rich deep wine colour.

oompie · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I would be worried about the smell 'attaching' to items that you leave in the bag for any period of time. I would probably return the item if it is possible.

teagirl1 · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:28 PM

I got my rosewood in pomme vernis new from the store, and there was no smell... it has that new bag smell but not like solvent. ... maybe it was a bit smelly inside and someone tried to cancel the smell or clean it??

littlebigkahuna · Nov 7th, 2009, 03:02 AM

mine did not smell.. i have a bellevue gm and i purchased it at Louis Vuitton

*ilovebrad* · Nov 7th, 2009, 03:05 AM

I do have some vernis purses and doesn't have any smell. Perhaps, the seller used something.... If you really like it an its beautiful, you can just air it out for few days.... Im pretty sure it will be gone. Enjoy it!

ecmf · Nov 7th, 2009, 05:12 AM

hi, i have the vernis bellevue in amarante and i got it new from LV, it only has that "new bag leather smell" if you know what i mean . can i ask you how much you paid for it? and how used it looks?

ayla · Nov 7th, 2009, 08:11 AM

I've found that vernis does have a unique smell - I describe as almost like bandaids ! I guess that is just the way it is.

macska · Nov 8th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Fabric softener sheets do the trick for me.

Nyria · Nov 8th, 2009, 09:33 PM

I HATE the smell of new vernis - smells like bandaids to me (or balloons) - so gross. Maybe you just have a super nose?

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#1
TarBoo OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Solvent Smelly Vernis...from ebayer I read the tag and comments on smells...this is not about how to remove but if this is the norm...because it is not worth saving a couple hundred for something i can't use because it is so solvent smelling....like WD 40, but the bag is goregeous....I just got the bag of my dreams for the moment...a buy it now...but ist smells like solvent...is this the norm for vernis??? this is a vernis bellevue unused...should it smell this way???
TarBoo OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#2
LVoe Louis Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 112	My vernis items have never had this smell, this does not seem right to me. Sounds like the seller tried to remove a stain perhaps, my sister in law once tried to be clever and use nail polish remover to attempt to remove pen from her daughter's bag, needless to say she wrecked the bag and it was stinking of a horrible solvent smell.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 10:51 AM	#3
kenzo89 Call me Kenny. Joined: May 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 3,883	Leave it in an airing cupboard to air out, and possibly spray some fragrance or febreeze to help speed up the process? This usually has worked for me.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#5
T-Girl Ahhhh...I'm falling! Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,845	I notice that patent leather has this funny smell the first time I purchased a patent bag. Some have stronger smells than others. I choose the less-smelling bags. As for LV, I bought 2 Vernis ZCPs and because they are small, I can handle it. I am not sure what you can do with it? You could try a bag of baking soda inside the bag (make sure it doesn't spill inside) or some deodorizer (with sodium bicarbonate) discs and see what happens. If it really bothers you, then you should return it. That is the nature of the patenting process, unfortunately.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#6
TarBoo OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	thanks... Thanks for all of your quick responses....I emailed the seller and will see what he says..i bought on ebay(a buy it now)..i opened it and had to run to work........but her odor was obnoxious......she is so baeutiful...amarante....is it a love that is not meant to be?????
TarBoo OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#7
T-Girl Ahhhh...I'm falling! Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,845	I am sorry the smell is so strong. I LVoe my Amarante ZCP and I don't mind sniffing the chemically smell because I got used to it from my other patent handbags, but if the smell was much much stronger, I'd be running the other way too. Try the deodourizers idea and see if it works. Amarante is a gorgeous rich deep wine colour.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#8
oompie Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 273	I would be worried about the smell 'attaching' to items that you leave in the bag for any period of time. I would probably return the item if it is possible.
oompie Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 273

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#9
teagirl1 Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: british columbia Posts: 111	I got my rosewood in pomme vernis new from the store, and there was no smell... it has that new bag smell but not like solvent. ... maybe it was a bit smelly inside and someone tried to cancel the smell or clean it??

Nov 7th, 2009, 03:02 AM	#10
littlebigkahuna Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 162	mine did not smell.. i have a bellevue gm and i purchased it at Louis Vuitton

Nov 7th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#11
ilovebrad Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 358	I do have some vernis purses and doesn't have any smell. Perhaps, the seller used something.... If you really like it an its beautiful, you can just air it out for few days.... Im pretty sure it will be gone. Enjoy it!

Nov 7th, 2009, 05:12 AM	#12
ecmf Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: i dont know, could you tell me? Posts: 685	hi, i have the vernis bellevue in amarante and i got it new from LV, it only has that "new bag leather smell" if you know what i mean . can i ask you how much you paid for it? and how used it looks?

Nov 7th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#13
ayla Gangsta Luv♥ Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 21,244	I've found that vernis does have a unique smell - I describe as almost like bandaids ! I guess that is just the way it is.
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Nov 8th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#14
macska Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: World Traveller Posts: 1,126	Fabric softener sheets do the trick for me.

Nov 8th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#15
Nyria XOX for LV & my boys Joined: Aug 2006 Location: looking, for, vaclav's, scrunchy Posts: 5,274	I HATE the smell of new vernis - smells like bandaids to me (or balloons) - so gross. Maybe you just have a super nose?
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