Odd leather smell
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Skunk and if authentic
They should regardless
Its manufacturing defects from the start
Based on some previous comments it seems to be possible without. I was asked for it and was a bit nervous since the receipt didn't have my name on it, it wasn't an issue. Thus i don't believe you should have a problem. If you don't have a relationship with a specific boutique, i would recommend to call your nearest to explain the issue. I got flat out denial from my local boutique and a "bring it in asap" from another (i believe, because it is directly owned by H).
I have a new Evelyne GM I bought from the website and did notice it's extremely strong leather smell...which I've come to find equal parts repulsive and addictive. Now wondering if this is the "skunk" smell others are talking about. May I ask, what should it smell like? I've never had an H bag before nor have i sniffed anyone else's! I still have time to return it (haven't actually used it yet) if this is the case! TIA!
I had to return my B30 RC epsom two months ago. This will be second bag of mine. Don't know how long I will wait to get a replacement. I guess it will take longer than my SO arrived.
Yes. I just did it. Present from DH. No problem at all but my bag truly STUNK from like a mile away. They told me about 8mo to get replacement and it could either be identical or "similar" with my approval. It was a 35 togo Q year blue.
Thank you bagidiotic and BirkinDenmark!! That's reassuring to know they can take care of it if in the unfortunate event it is a skunk bag. Was very worried after I made the purchase as I had not think of this skunk problem before I made the purchase. I have not received my bag yet but once I have the bag in hand, I will perform the skunk test.[emoji85]
You're very welcome. Hope it turns out for the best, crossing my fingers here
Would you mind telling us the colour and leather, just want to know if it is seasonal or classic. Thank you so much!I had a Q Birkin replaced at the London store recently, was told up to 8 months. Got a brand new one back in 8 weeks.
I'm no huge H collector (yet
) but here's my POW based on my one experience. I too was in doubt about how the H leather should actually smell. My B just was off some how. Which meant i hesitated, over thought and read all of this thread before deciding to contact H for a return 
After getting my replacement i couldn't stop sniffing it. The leather smell, to me, was just addictive not at all repulsive. So unless you are normally sensitive to the smell of leather, it would be a big red flag to me.It was a classic colour, which I suspect was the reason for the speedy turnaround.
Oh and it was also togo, so imagine there were plenty around in the H warehouse.
