In recent years, the market has seen a flood of counterfeit bottles—especially for Bulgari, one of the most copied luxury perfume brands.
Many online tools make mistakes dating Bulgari perfumes because they don’t recognize the different batch code systems used over the decades.
If you have doubts about the year or authenticity, our manual review service can provide in-depth verification: we cross-check batch code, labels, packaging, and manufacturing details for a reliable answer.
What is a Bulgari batch code and how does it really work?
The Bulgari batch code is a unique sequence of numbers or letters, usually found under the bottle or on the box.
There’s no fixed standard: the format changes depending on the factory and production period.
The true purpose is to identify the batch and production date, but Bulgari never made its coding system public. That means you can’t get the exact year without a specialized database and a careful comparison with original packaging.
Unlike other brands, Bulgari has used very different batch code formats over the years: short numeric codes in the 1990s, then longer alphanumeric or serial codes from 2000 onwards.
Decoding always requires attention to detail: only by combining the batch code with bottle type, labels, and packaging can you get a trustworthy result.
Curiosities and historical facts about Bulgari
- The batch codes on early Bulgari Pour Homme bottles are often hard to read: some were printed on the sticker, others laser-etched almost invisibly into the glass.
- Some 1990s Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert bottles have “double” batch codes—both under the bottle and on the box—a collector’s favorite detail.
- Limited editions often have unique production codes and exclusive packaging: always double-check every detail!
- The “Le Gemme” and “Splendida” series use distinctive batch code formats, unlike most other Bulgari lines.
- Before 2008, many Bulgari perfumes used codes with no standard logic—so it’s vital to confirm authenticity via packaging and label details too.
- In Asian markets, some Bulgari batches were distributed with “internal” codes that differ from those in Europe.
- The first Omnia editions, especially Crystal and Amethyste, have reached record prices if sold with box, accessories, and a readable batch code.
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The vintage Bulgari perfume market is growing fast: well-preserved bottles with a readable batch code, box, and original accessories can be worth surprising sums, especially for limited editions or pre-reformulation releases.
“I inherited a few vintage Bulgari bottles from my aunt, including Blu, Blu Notte, and Pour Homme. I had them evaluated by VIPER and discovered they were all early productions—now highly sought after and worth much more than I expected.”