Spicebomb extreme 2023 batches not performing well?

I just picked up a newer bottle of SBE, the batch code is from January of 2023 and I love the scent and I've heard it's an absolute beast. However my experience has been a bit different as it takes about 7 sprays + to get the desired effect and is a skin scent a couple hours later. I don't want to bring up the reformulation rumors as V&R has constantly denied them and have stated only Nightvision has undergone a reformulation. Is it just a case of bad maceration as they are trying to rush the product out to meet demand? Should I let my bottle mature a bit or are all newer batches underperforming? Wanted to know if anyone's having similar issues here as even my bottle of infared edt outperforms it and if letting it sit will help or if returning it is a better option?

I just picked up a newer bottle of SBE, the batch code is from January of 2023 and I love the scent and I've heard it's an absolute beast. However my experience has been a bit different as it takes about 7 sprays + to get the desired effect and is a skin scent a couple hours later. I don't want to bring up the reformulation rumors as V&R has constantly denied them and have stated only Nightvision has undergone a reformulation. Is it just a case of bad maceration as they are trying to rush the product out to meet demand? Should I let my bottle mature a bit or are all newer batches underperforming? Wanted to know if anyone's having similar issues here as even my bottle of infared edt outperforms it and if letting it sit will help or if returning it is a better option?