SINSATIONAL AT ANT/DOTE: SCENTS, STYLE & ATL ENERGY
Okay—so I pulled up to Heat Index 2025, the exclusive prelude to HEAT WAVE ATL, hosted at Ant/Dote in West Midtown, and let me just say—i may have finally found Atlanta’s creative & fashion based circle!
This was an invite-only moment brought to you by Blk Book Studio and they knew exactly what they were doing.
Photo courtesy of Lawerence Gober - Heat Index Event
Future Perfume gave us the first look (and sniff) of their new scent, Sinsational, and listen… he understood the assignment. It's soft and sexy—lowkey powdery, slightly floral, but with edge. It’s one of those scents that makes someone ask, “what are you wearing?”
I vlogged the whole thing (yes, there’s a video—15 mins, no fluff), but being there in person was the experience. Between the scent and the fashion—it felt like i needed to share my experience.
This wasn’t your average ATL event—ANT/DOTE hosted a full-sensory experience with Future’s new scent, Sinsational, at Heat Index 2025. From designer racks to scent notes that say “soft but sexy,” I captured the vibes in a 15-minute vlog. Tap in for fragrance, fashion, and exclusive ATL energy.
Let’s talk ANT/DOTE real quick. I got to tour ANT/DOTE, which—if you know, you know. And if you don’t, let me put you on. Founded by Lauren Amos, this place is for the girls (and guys) who really love fashion. I’m talking runway pieces, rare designer gems, and pieces you’re not gonna find anywhere else in Atlanta—period.
Downstairs? Shoe heaven. Marnie, ALAÏA, and some stuff I peeped that had me like, “okay this is giving Tokyo-level cool.” I even spotted some Jean Paul Gaultier, Balenciaga, Mugler—yeah, they’re not playing.
The energy in the room was warm and creative, not fake-industry. I toured the store, had convos about fashion,and even got an exclusive interview with Lauren, who shared her love for boundary-pushing designers and why Ant/Dote is really for the ones who get it. She said it best:
“You’ve got to want to say something when you shop here.”
This wasn’t just about a scent or a store—it was about creating space. Blk Book Studio’s Kaylyn Fudge curated something that felt intentional. Like we’re not just in ATL to flex, but to build culture. To hold space for artists, designers, and real people who care about expression.
So yeah—if you weren’t there, I got you covered. Check out the video, check out ANT/DOTE in store and online & share with anybody who loves fashion and is constantly looking for new spots to shop.
Birdie, signing off.
