Odd leather smell
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^^^This was/is my situation, too, luckyc. The smell was on the inside, and I waffled for a time, but ultimately I opted not to wait and see. My bag is on its way to the boutique, who have agreed to send it on to Paris for replacement. It's totally your call, but IMO none of us should pay Hermes prices and then have to worry about whether our handbag smells.
I'm getting a little panic now. I really hope that it's not the case, maybe I'm in deep deep denial stage.
Ladies, can you tell me how does a new togo bag smell like? Is it supposed to have any smell or not at all?
So perplexing, in that Bond7Girl started this thread, because of her stinky, skunky Ulysse, in Bleu Jean Togo. Am I correct in that there is no glue or lining in a Ulysse? (I don't have one…yet.) If so, it seems it must have something to do with the leather processing. Very disturbing that Nico's new bag is year R, and those posting earlier in this thread noted year Q. Are they still using the same stinky batch of leather? :wondering
Perhaps others can jump in regarding the expected smell of Togo bags. My Togo belt strap (Etoupe, stamped P) has just the lightest scent of leather.
Those who've had this issue noted a strong, and often overpowering skunk-like odor. Some only noticed it once the bag was in a hot setting, and others said it smelled regardless of whether the bag was hot or cold.
I wish it were perfect, but the smell is quite obvious to me after taking out for a stroll on Saturday when it was very sunny. As I was sitting in the car with DH the smell really hit me, so I contacted my SA much to my dismay and she said to bring it in as there really shouldn't be any bad smell. I am just dreading this, but there's nothing else to do. Off it goes back to the boutique.
So sorry to hear that it has to go back Nico, how distressing! I hope things can be resolved easily!
^^^This was/is my situation, too, luckyc. The smell was on the inside, and I waffled for a time, but ultimately I opted not to wait and see. My bag is on its way to the boutique, who have agreed to send it on to Paris for replacement. It's totally your call, but IMO none of us should pay Hermes prices and then have to worry about whether our handbag smells.
Sorry to hear that you have a skunk bag too, but I'm glad that your boutique is taking this problem seriously and sending your bag to Paris. I'll be interested to hear what Paris has to say since some of us are getting different answers as to how this will be fixed.
Didn't you recently look at a new bag that also smelled?
If there's a problem with the Q and R bags, then even the replacement bags are going to smell. There is obviously a serious problem and considering how much these bags cost, I can't believe the people in Paris haven't figured out what it is. How much money are they losing when they have to destroy a bad bag - and then as in Nico's case the replacement bag is also bad and will likely be destroyed too. You would think at this point that they would be testing each and every piece of leather before even going through the process of making the bag, unless the smell is developing after the bag is finished and boxed up, so they are unaware of it.
This is just so discouraging. I thought that I would get a brand new bag, instead I'm getting a cleaning, and I'm feeling like a brand new bag wouldn't have been any better anyway.
OK, now I need a glass of wine so I can calm down and go to bed.
I wish it were perfect, but the smell is quite obvious to me after taking out for a stroll on Saturday when it was very sunny. As I was sitting in the car with DH the smell really hit me, so I contacted my SA much to my dismay and she said to bring it in as there really shouldn't be any bad smell. I am just dreading this, but there's nothing else to do. Off it goes back to the boutique.
OMG, my heart just cries for both of you. The immense frustration from this...it is agonizing. The fact that it continues on with R stamps is completely absurd...seriously to the point of retarded. My fingers are crossed for you guys.
Hi everyone!
I am back with my etain K35! So good news and bad news. We immediately do a sniff test and cannot smell anything, but of course I know that heat is the issue so I used a hairdryer to gently warm the entire bag. 90% does not smell. The 10% is a small patch in the front which has the funky skunk to it. It is not as strong as my old K and isn't noticeable unless my nose is touching it. After making out with my K for about 10 mins I decided to bring it home so I can sit it in the sun. Right now she's tanning in the window and I'm praying the funk does not get stronger. Will provide an update later this afternoon! Crossing my fingers!
And it is a brand new bag, stamp R.
Here she is with her new twilly too, couldn't resist.
Love how your twilly makes it so regal! Congrats on getting it back!
OMG, my heart just cries for both of you. The immense frustration from this...it is agonizing. The fact that it continues on with R stamps is completely absurd...seriously to the point of retarded. My fingers are crossed for you guys.
Thank you sweetie! I am so glad that you were able to return your bag and that you don't have to deal with this. I know it will be hard to wait for the perfect B to come your way, but hopefully when it does, it will be just that - perfect. Maybe wait awhile so that H can get this issue resolved...
I wish it were perfect, but the smell is quite obvious to me after taking out for a stroll on Saturday when it was very sunny. As I was sitting in the car with DH the smell really hit me, so I contacted my SA much to my dismay and she said to bring it in as there really shouldn't be any bad smell. I am just dreading this, but there's nothing else to do. Off it goes back to the boutique.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAA?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!
nico i am so so sorry!!!!!!!
Awww, thank you for even thinking of me and the etoupe I had to let go. I am definitely not in a hurry. My first B will have to be perfect and I will wait for her patiently.
I only wish you guys could get a positive resolution and just focusing on enjoying. We are all here hoping for the best for you! I think you have alot of shoulders to lean on
