Where to find the batch code
Typical locations on box and bottle, real examples, and tips to read faint codes.
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VIPER
Vintage Perfume Recognizer
VIPER Free Resources
Here you can find the guides we are building: a solid base to read batch codes, avoid mistakes (EAN/internal codes), and prepare better photos for more accurate checks.
🎓 Featured guides
Perfume batch code: complete guide
Where to find it, how to avoid traps (EAN, internal codes), and how to date a bottle more reliably.
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How VIPER works
Watch the video (English) for an overview: automatic check, manual review, and tips to get better results.
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The Professional Decoder for Vintage Perfumes
What VIPER is, why free tools often fail, and when manual review is worth it — a practical overview for collectors.
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Free tools or serious verification?
When a free tool may be enough, when it can mislead you, and why serious verification matters more for vintage perfumes, reformulations, and doubtful cases.
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🧩 Coming soon
How to photograph a batch code
A quick checklist for sharp photos (light, macro, angles, reflections).
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Unreadable batch code: what to do
What to try when the code is partial, worn out or poorly printed.
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Coming soon
Quick checklist for buying/selling vintage
How to reduce risk and know when a manual review is worth it before you buy.
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Coming soon
🏷️ Brand guides (quick)
Open a brand page for typical formats, where to look, and practical tips.