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Are there any known reformulations, batch variations, or authenticity issues with Gravite?
Executive summary
Coverage in the provided reporting splits into two distinct topics that both use the name “Gravite/Gravité”: one is a men’s fragrance sold by Particle (claims of reformulation, batch changes, authenticity disputes in customer reviews and reseller replies), and the other are multiple scientific uses of “gravitation/gravité” in physics literature (no evidence these scientific stories relate to the perfume). For the fragrance, customer reviews and reseller replies explicitly mention a reformulation and batch-code tracking as explanations for perceived smell differences [1] [2]. Available sources do not mention any legal actions or large-scale authenticity fraud tied to the product beyond isolated marketplace disputes [1] [2].
1. Two different “Gravite” stories — don’t conflate perfume with physics
Search results show the name Gravité/Gravite used for a consumer cologne and deodorant line from Particle, and separately “gravitation” in many physics stories and papers; the sources do not link the fragrance brand to any of the scientific papers or news about gravity theories [1] [3] [4] [5]. Treat these as separate stories: one is consumer-product reporting and reviews, the other is scientific research using the word “gravitation” in its normal sense [1] [4].
2. Evidence of reformulation and batch variation in the fragrance market reporting
Multiple retail and review pages for Particle’s Gravité note reformulation or different batches as an explanatory factor when customers report smell or longevity changes. A reseller’s Trustpilot-style reply states “This has been reformulated and unfortunately weakened at some point, so if this customer has an older bottle that could explain the difference in smell,” and mentions batch codes used to track reformulations [2]. Product pages and reviews on Particle’s own storefront and fragrance blogs discuss new bottles, packaging and the scent profile, consistent with the normal industry practice of occasional reformulations [1] [3] [6].
3. Authenticity disputes on marketplaces appear isolated and contested
At least one reseller page defends the authenticity of bottles sold and explains apparent differences by reformulation or re-bottling practices, saying “The fragrance is 100% authentic from Particle, as all of our fragrances are authentic and re-bottled …” and pointing to batch codes as a way to resolve discrepancies [2]. That reply frames a potential hidden agenda: resellers have commercial incentives to defend authenticity to protect sales, while buyers have incentives to complain when expectations differ. The reporting does not document a coordinated counterfeit ring or formal investigations [2].
4. Consumer reviewers and bloggers note resemblance to other mainstream scents and subjective variation
Fragrance community sites and bloggers compare Gravité to widely known perfumes (some call it similar to Dior Sauvage), and reviewers emphasize subjectivity in scent perception and expectations—factors that commonly drive complaints about “changed” formulas even when bottles are authentic [7] [6] [8]. These sources show that perceived change can come from reformulation, batch variation, or individual perception, but do not provide independent chemical analyses [7] [6].
5. What the available sources do not say — important gaps
Available sources do not mention laboratory chemical testing proving counterfeit or adulteration, nor any regulatory recalls or lawsuits regarding Gravité’s authenticity (not found in current reporting). There is no coverage here showing a brand-wide admission of intentional weakening beyond reseller/customer claims, nor any forensic evidence that bottles sold on third‑party sites were non-authentic [2] [1].
6. Practical steps if you’re concerned about a bottle you own
Based on reporting patterns: check the bottle and packaging against Particle’s product pages and community discussions; ask the seller for batch codes and compare replies about reformulations [1] [2]. If the seller refuses to provide verification or a refund and you suspect counterfeit, escalate via the marketplace’s dispute process—sources suggest batch codes and seller replies are the primary evidence cited in current disputes [2].
7. Larger context — industry norms and motives
Perfume reformulations and batch-to-batch variability are normal in the fragrance industry (packaging, raw‑material cost/availability, and regulatory changes drive them); sellers have commercial incentives to minimize reputational harm, while buyers have incentive to highlight differences [2] [6]. The sources show competing narratives—resellers defending authenticity and customers reporting weakened or altered scent—but do not produce an independent adjudication [2] [1].
If you want, I can: (A) compile the specific review excerpts and reseller replies with links you can use to contact Particle or the marketplace for batch-code verification (from [1] and p1_s8), or (B) look for independent lab-testing reports or regulatory notices (not found in the provided sources so far). Which would you prefer?