Odd leather smell

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bbbarbbb ~ Sorry that the bag has issue... What year was it? Was it a R stamp? I know H still selling stocks from the previous year...Thus far my two togo Bs from the current year (T stamp) has no problem, and it is averaging 80~90 degree where I live.

bbbarbbb said:
Is this still a problem with new bags? I just today received a Rouge Casaque Bolide from H.com and while it was not a "skunky" smell, it was a VERY heavy chemical smell. Seemed to be emanating from inside the bag; however, the sleeper bag and most of the paper packing smelled the same, but to a lesser degree.

Broke my heart to return it....it was stunningly beautiful (that color!). I had to get it out of the house, it was that bad. NOW, I do have to admit that I am very sensitive to odors and often smell things that others do not. Hubby did notice it as well though.

Sigh... :nogood:
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tonkamama said:
bbbarbbb ~ Sorry that the bag has issue... What year was it? Was it a R stamp? I know H still selling stocks from the previous year...Thus far my two togo Bs from the current year (T stamp) has no problem, and it is averaging 80~90 degree where I live.
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I did not look at the stamp. It looked/seemed very fresh off the presses--all the plastic was on the metal parts. I do not think it was the "skunk" issue---it was just a VERY strong chemical odor. Seemed like it was the inside leather of the Bolide--that very soft variety--is it lambskin? The outside leather smelled fine, it was the inside leather that had the smell. I left it for about 20 minutes in a small closed room, came back and was overwhelmed by the odor. :(
 
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Mindi B said:
Glad you were able to mostly get rid of the odor. Given the year, I would say it is most likely this bag picked up the smell from a previous owner/location. The skunk odor discussed in this thread was caused ("They" say) by a new tanning procedure embarked upon in compliance with new EU regulations and thus would not date back to 2006.
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Thanks so much for the feedback and expertise!


tonkamama said:
Agree with Mindi.

Mulan16 ~ some bags could be kept in the tight closet for while .. where (location) the bag came from ? Try to just let it air out for few weeks and see. If it bothers you maybe send it back to the reselle if the strong smell was not declared in the listing?
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Thank-you for the advice! It came from Florida... I don't see any mold but that was something I searched for thinking maybe that was the issue since it's humid there.

I'm definitely going to let it air out longer and then take it out a couple times in the heat... It was over 120degrees a couple weeks ago so I haven't really left the house/work much other than to run to another air conditioned building but it's finally under 110 now so I should be able to survive a longer duration out and about to give it a try without dripping with sweat!
 
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I am still in disbelief. This beautiful Birkin that I was chilling with at DD in a hot summer day turned out to be a skunk!
I just brought it to the boutique and it will be sent to Paris.
I am sitting here ready to cry. How does it happen? My very first Birkin.
 
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Always New LV said:
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I am still in disbelief. This beautiful Birkin that I was chilling with at DD in a hot summer day turned out to be a skunk!
I just brought it to the boutique and it will be sent to Paris.
I am sitting here ready to cry. How does it happen? My very first Birkin.
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Oh no!! What colour is it as its gorgeous 💖
Hopefully you'll get a replacement quickly!
 
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Always New LV said:
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I am still in disbelief. This beautiful Birkin that I was chilling with at DD in a hot summer day turned out to be a skunk!
I just brought it to the boutique and it will be sent to Paris.
I am sitting here ready to cry. How does it happen? My very first Birkin.
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I'm sorry to hear about your Blue Izmir B! I hope your replacement arrives very soon.
 
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Always New LV said:
I had it for a year and a half. Never notice anything. On Sat both my husband and my daughter pointed out the skunk smell with no prior knowledge as soon as they got in the car.
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Terribly sorry for this happening. I can imagine such a shocking and frustrated experience that you had to go through. Really isn't something we expect from a top notch fashion house. Hope you get your replacement soon! Finger crossed!!!
 
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Always New LV said:
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I am still in disbelief. This beautiful Birkin that I was chilling with at DD in a hot summer day turned out to be a skunk!
I just brought it to the boutique and it will be sent to Paris.
I am sitting here ready to cry. How does it happen? My very first Birkin.
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Oh no! I feel for you- it is beautiful. And you have the fab shoes to match and everything. :( Hopefully they will replace it with the exact same bag!
 
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