My First bottle of 2026, picked this up yesterday, it's been on the list for a while and the price was right. That said I also managed to get my nose on the new release of The One parfum. They had no stock yet, just the display bottle which I was allowed to spray away with. Initial thoughts, Wow. It seems to be a deeper, richer, and smoother take on the classic The One DNA. I'm hoping that this is a sign that they have listened and improved the performance issues of the OG. Anyway back to Noir Extreme, if I was too only ever have 3 Tom Ford fragrances iin my collection it would be Ombre Leather, Black Orchid and of course Noir Extreme. I first got my nose on this last year in a discovery set and fell in love. Well now I got it and nothing has changed. This is an amazing fragrance and a great way to start the year off. I'm gonna call this what it is, a woody Oriental masterpiece, it's classic, seductive and sophisticated scent that IMO can be worn equally well by man or woman. There is a girl that wears this a lot in my office and you can follow the scent trail in the mornings. Itsvery addictive and recognisable.But can it break into my top 5, let's see. I will say that Sonia Constant certainly gives Alienor Massenet a run for her money as my favourite perfumery with this one. The opening is a vivid energetic blend of spices and citrus. You'll immediately notice the exotic warmth of Cardamom, Saffron, and Nutmeg, which isbalanced by a s sharp burst of Mandarin and Neroli. This initial phase is like the Spicey and sweet are sparring in the ring for dominance. At its core, the fragrance distinguishes itself with that rather unique Indian Kulfi accord. I don't think I've come across this in a fragrance before? It's an Indian dessert which is paired with Rose Absolute, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, which adds a layer of complexity and a subtle richness. At the base you get one of the most sensual and long-lasting dry downs I've experienced. It starts with that Amber accord which is deep, resinous and warming. Anchored by a rich Sandalwood and a molten, sweet Vanilla ember, leaving a lingering, addictive, and deeply satisfying trail on the skin. I swear this fast creeping up my fragrance charts. It's looking like an New Year's New Entry?

This is my personal list. Not all of these were released in 2025, just picked up and worn by me for the first time in 2025. This is very subjective, and I'm putting it in a little bit of an order, but just know that the order is fairly loose and changes all the time. 1). Fine'ry Magical Nomad. I keep talking about this one, but i think Byredo Gypsy Water is one of my absolute favorite scent profiles. It leans feminine, and is very powdery, and definitely not for everyone, but I think that it fits me in a way that most other scents don't. I've worn the original and a couple of other clones (notably Oakcha's version), and Nomad just nails the profile and has better longevity. 2). Prisma Parfums Citron - This became my go to scent over the summer. Citrus orange with a powdery musk. Smelled fresh even in the highest heat, and was really enjoyable and fun to wear. 3). House of Mammoth Everett - Similar to Citron but with a sweeter scent. Almost like an orange julius (for those who remember) in a fragrance, but without the cloying sweetness. Supported a good cause and was a fun surprise. I didn't like it on the first wear, but completely fell in love by the time I used up the sample. 4). Hexenhaus Hexenacht 23 - Smelled like the old head shops where I used to get my "tobacco" supplies back before I quit smoking and drinking. Reminded me so much of my youth that it was quite the nostalgia trip. Not sure I would buy a full bottle of this, but I did love wearing it. 5). Jaques Fath Velours Boise - Now discontinued, picked it up on clearance from FragranceNet along with Sur le Verde for about $25 for 100 mL. Nice and woody, it was perfect for the fall, and I'm looking forward to wearing it again in the spring. It's a great workhorse fragrance perfect for the office and shooting weddings. 6). Mauboussin Star Pour Homme - One of the best vanilla fragrances I've ever owned. It smells like a $300 fragrance, but sells for around $35. This was a blind buy, and I was super happy with the results. There's a feminine version that's supposed to lean unisex, and I might pick that one up, too.