It is officially 2026, but I’m still pulling heavy for a few 2025 standouts that did not get the hype they deserved—especially while it’s still cold outside. In this video, I’m talking through the under-discussed bottles I’ve actually been reaching for, why they perform, and what makes them feel “worth your money” instead of just another trendy release. I also share a little Scent Explorer heartbreak (lost bag, lost samples… I’m still sick), but thankfully I had a couple bottles separated so they made it home with me. We get into Sugar Leather (warm, spicy, textured leather with a syrupy plum vibe), Million Gold For Her (bright, clear, signature-scent floral that pulls compliments), and Guidance 46 (the smoother, more wearable “stabilize the table” version that I now prefer over the original). I also revisit Proud Mary from Macedon Perfumes—yes, the dent is real—and break down why it reminds me of Bond No. 9 Nomad. And for my dark, sexy lovers, Myrrh Shadow is that spicy-sweet resinous moment with a dried citrus-rind opening. I wrap it up with Feve Gourmande, the boozy cocoa-spiced Guerlain that I had to put away because I was going to tear that bottle up—price hikes and all.