Fragrance sales are riding high — and so, too, was the energy of the industry’s ever-expanding denizens at the annual Fragrance Foundation Awards luncheon on Tuesday.
Held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, the ceremony revealed the full slate of finalists across 19 categories, also naming winners in five of them ahead of the annual awards ceremony to be held in June.
In addition, the Fragrance Foundation introduced an inaugural Leadership Award, presented in its first iteration to The Fashion Institute of Technology president Joyce Brown, who will retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year after a nearly 26-year run in the role.
“Leadership does not happen in a vacuum,” said Brown, who was presented the award by Fragrance Foundation president Linda Levy. “We’ll watch together as our graduates set the standard for thoughtful and inclusive leadership for this industry.”
Ralph Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer of the Ralph Lauren Corp., was also revealed as the 2025 Hall of Fame Award recipient, and Daniela Andrier, master perfumer at Givaudan, as the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Perfumer.
Of the five winners announced at the luncheon, Robb Report’s Justin Fenner took home the Fragrance Editorial of the Year Award for his profile of Francis Kurkdjian titled “The Man With the Golden Nose, ” while Veronique Gabai took home the Indie Fragrance of the Year Award for its citrus-y Délices des Bois scent launched last September.
The Innovative Fragrance: Product of the Year award went to D.S. & Durga for its Murder Mystery perfume-layering set, which infused a dose of intrigue into one of the year’s most prominent perfume trends, while Diptyque’s Fleur De Peau holiday collaboration with artist Lucy Sparrow nabbed the Packaging of The Year, Ultra Luxury/Luxury Award. Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild, meanwhile, took home the Packaging of the Year Award for the prestige/popular sector.
Here, the full list of finalists for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards, by category.
Fragrance Hall of Fame
Creed Aventus, Kering Beauté, Olivier Creed
DKNY Be Delicious, Interparfums; Symrise, Maurice Roucel
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Estée Lauder Companies; IFF, Dominique Ropion
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, Estée Lauder Companies; Lucien Piguet
Rabanne 1 Million Eau De Toilette, Puig; Givaudan, Michel Gerard, Olivier Pescheux, Christophe Raynaud
Versace Bright Crystal, Euroitalia; dsm-firmenich, Alberto Morillas
Fragrance of the Year, Ultra-luxury: Women’s, Men’s, Universal
Bottega Veneta Colpo di Sole; Kering Beauté; Bottega Veneta
Dolly Parton Crystal Edition; Scent Beauty; dsm-firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden, The Heart of Leo; Coty; dsm-firmenich, Amandine Clerc-Marie
House of Bō Casa Blanca; dsm-firmenich, Frank Vöelkl
Tom Ford Black Lacquer; Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Guillaume Flavigny
Valentino Beauty Anatomy of Dreams Private Talk; L’Oréal; dsm-firmenich, Nicolas Bonneville
Fragrance of the Year, Universal Luxury
Balmain Beauty Carbone, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Quentin Bisch
Byredo Desert Dawn, Puig; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Black Magenta, D.S. & Durga; dsm-firmenich, David Seth Moltz
Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood, Estée Lauder Companies; IFF, Anne Flipo
Lancôme Absolue Rose on The Moon, L’Oréal; dsm-firmenich, Fabrice Pellegrin
Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM, LVMH; Francis Kurkdjian
Fragrance of the Year, Universal Prestige
Cartier Déclaration; Mathilde Laurent
The Maker Dream; Givaudan, Caroline Sabas
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte, LVMH; Delphine Jelk
Maison Margiela Replica Afternoon Delight, L’Oréal; IFF, Carlos Benaïm
Elorea Jang; Givaudan, Linda Song
Fulton & Roark Roark’s Cove; dsm-firmenich, Frank Vöelkl
Fragrance of the Year, Popular: Women’s, Men’s, Universal
Vacation After Sun; Givaudan, Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 48; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Glossier You Doux; dsm-firmenich, Frank Vöelkl
Kylie Jenner Cosmic, Coty; Givaudan, Nicole Mancini
Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby, Scent Beauty; dsm-firmenich, Gil Clavien
Nest New York Vanilla Bourbon; dsm-firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu and Alexandra Monet
Fragrance of the Year, Women’s Luxury
Aerin Rose Cocoa, Estée Lauder Companies; dsm-firmenich, Olivier Cresp
Balmain Beauty Rouge, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Quentin Bisch
Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Tubéreuse Lazuli, Coty; IFF, Jean-Christophe Hérault
Hermès Barénia; Shiseido, Christine Nagel
Kilian Paris Sunkissed Goddess, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Calice Becker
Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Réverie; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Fragrance of the Year, Women’s Prestige
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir, Puig; Givaudan, Quentin Bisch and Louise Turner
Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Intense, dsm-firmenich, Olivier Cresp
Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42, dsm-firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild, Coty; Givaudan, Sonia Constant, Roxanne Kirkpatrick, Adriana Medina
Parfums Christian Dior Miss Dior Parfum, LVMH; Francis Kurkdjian
Valentino Beauty Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza, L’Oréal; IFF, Carlos Benaïm, Domitille Michalon-Bertier, Juliette Karagueuzoglou
Fragrance of the Year, Men’s Luxury
Batman 85th Anniversary Limited Edition, House of Sillage; IFF, Laurent Le Guernec
Hermès H24 Herbes Vives, Shiseido; Hermès, Christine Nagel
Infiniment Coty Paris Santal A La Vida, Coty; dsm-firmenich, Marie Salamagne
Kilian Paris Old Fashioned, Estée Lauder Companies; Robertet, Sidonie Lancesseur
Tom Ford Bois Pacifique, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Adriana Medina
Van Cleef & Arpels Extraordinaire Encens Précieux, Interparfums; Givaudan, Jordi Fernández
Fragrance of the Year, Men’s Prestige
Armani Beauty Stronger With You Intensely, L’Oréal; Mane, Cécile Matton
Better World Fragrance House by Drake Carby Musk Fragrance Oil, Parlux; Givaudan, Michael Carby
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Superleggera; Olivier Polge
Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense, Coty; Symrise, Suzy Le Helley and Annick Ménardo
Parfums Christian Dior Dior Homme Parfum, LVMH; Francis Kurkdjian
Ralph Lauren Polo 67, L’Oréal; dsm-firmenich, Marie Salamagne
Candle and Home Collection of the Year
Bath & Body Works Artisan Fall Collection; dsm-firmenich, Brian Wilcheck, IFF, Jerry Caiazzo, Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, Mane, Jim Schmitt
Blueme Balance White Lotus & Tea; dsm-firmenich, Sheri Zarchy
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Fleur Mécanique 2 Home Diffuser, Estée Lauder Companies; IFF, Carlos Benaïm
L’Artisan Parfumeur La Boulé, Puig; Symrise, Jean-Claude Gigodot
Mind Games Home Collection, The Fragrance Group; IFF, Andrew Everett, George Tedder, Symrise, Laure Breysse, Marcela Castillo, Christelle Laprade
Nest New York Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli Wellness Collection; Givaudan, Christine Hassan & Linda Song
Consumer Choice, Prestige: Women’s, Men’s, Universal
Better World Fragrance House by Drake Carby Musk Fragrance Oil, Parlux; Givaudan, Michael Carby
Burberry Her Intense, Coty; Takasago, Aurelien Guichard
Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood, Estée Lauder Companies; IFF, Anne Flipo
Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81, dsm-firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu
Maison Margiela Replica Afternoon Delight, L’Oréal; IFF, Carlos Benaïm
Ralph Lauren 67, L’Oréal; dsm-firmenich, Marie Salamagne
Versace Eros Energy, Euroitalia; Givaudan, Jordi Fernández
Consumer Choice, Popular: Women’s, Men’s, Universal
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Kylie Jenner Cosmic, Coty; Givaudan, Nicole Mancini
Phlur Heavy Cream Hair & Body Fragrance Mist; dsm-firmenich, Gil Clavien
Nest New York Madagascar Vanilla Body Mist; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Bath & Body Works Platinum; IFF, Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, Laurent Le Guernec
Glossier You Rêve; dsm-firmenich, Frank Vöelkl
Sabrina Carpenter Me Espresso, Scent Beauty; dsm-firmenich, Gil Clavien
Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
Balmain Beauty Ébène, Estée Lauder Companies; Symrise, Maurice Roucel
House of Bō Bombon; dsm-firmenich, Honorine Blanc
Ffern Summer 24; Quintessence Fragrances, Elodie Durande
Mystikum Saddles of The Silk Road; Mane, Ralf Schwieger
Perfumehead La La Love; Cosmo International Fragrances, Constance George-Picot
Tom Ford Bois Pacifique, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Adriana Medina & Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Media Campaign of the Year: Women’s, Men’s, Universal
Better World Fragrance House by Drake, Carby Musk Fragrance Oil, Parlux
Dior J’adore x Rihanna, Parfums Christian Dior, LVMH
Hermès Barénia Eau de Parfum, Shiseido
Lancôme La vie est belle L’Elixir, L’Oréal
New Size, Same Iconic Scents, House of Bō
Fragrance Editorial of the Year, Print/Digital
“Creating a Fracas,” Vassi Chamberlain, AirMail
“So, We All Want to Smell Like Weed Now?,” Pia Velasco, Coveteur.com
“Everyone Wants to Smell Rare and Different,” Kathleen Hou, ELLE
“Next-Gen Noses: The Indie Perfumers Shaking Up Scent,” Alexandra Pauly, Highsnobiety
“The Man with The Golden Nose,” Justin Fenner, Robb Report
” Bite Me! The Gourmand Fragrances That Are Turning The Genre on its Head,” April Long; Town & Country
Innovative Fragrance: Product of the Year
Diptyque Bais (Berries) The Culbuto Oscillating Diffuser; Diptyque Paris
D.S & Durga Murder Mystery Set; dsm-firmenich, David Seth Moltz
Nest New York & Balsam Hill Holiday Scenting of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Prada Beauty Paradoxe Virtual Flower, L’Oréal; Givaudan, Nadège Le Garlantezec, Antoine Maisondieu & Shyamala Maisondieu
Orabella Salted Muse; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Noyz The Solid Fragrance Pair; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette
Packaging of the Year, Ultra Luxury/Luxury
Valentino Beauty Anatomy of Dreams Sogno In Rosso, L’Oréal: Pierpaolo Piccioli
Balmain Beauty Carbone, Estée Lauder Companies; ELC Creative & Hans Dorsinville
Bottega Veneta Colpo di Sole, Kering Beauté; Bottega Veneta
Guerlain Cherry Blossom Millesime 2024, LVMH; Philippe Ferrandis
Diptyque Fleur De Peau Holiday Edition Collaboration with Lucy Sparrow; Diptyque Paris
Mind Games Mentor Extrait de Parfum, The Fragrance Group; Mariana Shalbaf
Packaging of the Year, Prestige/Popular
House of Bō Casa Blanca; Bernardo Möller & Giancarlo Pérez
Chanel No. 5 L’eau Limited Edition Spray; Sylvie Legastelois & Chanel Parfums
Donna Karan Cashmere Collection: Cashmere & Palo Santo, Interparfums; Jon Dinapoli, Jon Michael Design and Larisa Khapugina
Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine, Puig; Studio Agne
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild, Coty; Marc Jacobs
Tumi Dusk, The Fragrance Group; Victor Sans
Indie Fragrance of the Year
Thom Browne 09.27.65.08 Vetiver & Violet; Givaudan; Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Curatrix 6 Feet Under; dsm-firmenich; Frank Vöelkl
Liis Choux Choux; Robertet; Jérôme Epinette
Veronique Gabai Délices des Bois; dsm-firmenich; Amandine Clerc-Marie
Eauso Vert Dos Mil Años; Givaudan; Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Godfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir; dsm-firmenich; Olivier Cresp & Hamid Merati-Kashani