Went back to replace the broken oil bottle, and as always, didn't leave empty handed. Al Mukhamal Haneen by Hamidi Island Vanilla Dunes by Khadlaj Qissa Blue by Paris Corner Golden Dust by Swiss Arabian (replacement) Then more samples to tempt me as well as the Ahmed Al Maghribi brochure/stockist magazine Intense Addiction by French Avenue Gardebia by Ahmed Al Maghribi Vulcan Sable by French Avenue Just Anabi by Fragrance World Amethyst by Lattafa Velvet Granbe by Fragrance World OudLavender by Ahmed Al Maghribi Greatness Oud by Fragrance World I made a return visit to Fragrance Kingdom to pick up a bottle that I regretted not grabbing yesterday, Rare Carbon by Afnan Then I spotted a 100ml of Kouros in the Chemist Warehouse for under €60. I'm thinking that's a steal, as I normally see it for around 100. There where no testers available so I did something that I would normally advise against and bought it blind. Well based of a 40 year old memory and am happy to report I love it. A scent of its time, I like it a lot and it will take a spot on my shelf in between Azzaros Pour Homme and Polo Green. Damn this year was expensive, I'm ball park about 7k into it this year. Happy New new everyone, here's to another year of brotherhood, making new friends, learning and smelling great Roll on 2026.

Doesn't have to be a new release, but what is on your realistic shopping list for 2026? For me, kinda small, been very happy where I am right now: - Mind Games Double Attack - Xerjoff Naxos - a handful more Zaharoff, I have 6, 10-12 would be nice