Ah, the fabled batch variations. Creed produce fragrances in unique editions- or “batches”- which vary ever so slightly from one another. If you’re new to fragrances you’ll probably be unable to tell the difference. But veterans will bang on about how they couldn’t possibly wear the 2010 Aventus, while the 2011 counterpart is simply divine.  Generally, the differences are incredibly minor, with batches being heavier in lighter in one particular fragrance note. The overall profile of the fragrance is the same, so don’t stress about it too much.