The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2026

 The Fragrance Foundation once again produced its annual awards night to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in NYC. With more than 1,000 executives, perfumers, creatives and retailers in attendance, the industry’s biggest celebration of creative achievement in America, the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards celebrated the best in scent from perfumes to packaging. The evening also honored  Nordstrom, Inc., as a Hall of Fame inductee and Master Perfumer Honorine Blanc  dsm-firmenich, as Lifetime Achievement Perfumer of the Year. Two fragrance inspired artworks created by TFF’s collaboration with artist and illustrator Melissa Koby also made their debut on stage.

Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation USA said, “Tonight’s ceremony was a magnificent celebration of American fragrance from its artistry to its cultural impact. As the most prestigious event of the fragrance industry, the iconic status of The Fragrance Foundation Awards symbolizes the importance of America’s perfumers, brands, fragrance houses and retailers in the world of fragrance, as well as the diversity within our community,” She added, ”Each of the Award winners to the two special honors of the night – The Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer- reflected a unique journey to this stage from a milestone celebration to a perfumer’s extraordinary body of work and the emotional connection created with the consumer.”

Accepting the Hall of Fame Award was Jamie Nordstrom, Chief Merchandising Officer, Nordstrom, Inc. who hared, “Receiving this recognition from The Fragrance Foundation means a lot to us and receiving it in our 125th anniversary year makes it that much more special. This award is really a reflection of the people who have built this business over 125 years. Fragrance has been a meaningful part of our story for many decades, and to be recognized by the industry in this way is something we’re genuinely proud of.”

Upon accepting the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award, Honorine Blanc, Master Perfumer, dsm-firmenich, remarked, “I am deeply honored to receive (this award) – especially coming from The Fragrance Foundation in the United States. This recognition reflects a career devoted to passion, creativity and joy.”

The event featured renowned fashion designers, sports figures, supermodels, actors and editors in addition to perfumers, brand founders and industry leaders. Presenters included CMA winner and Grammy Nominated Singer and Songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, Dwyane Wade, Hall of Famer and Global Ambassador for Aramis Intuition, Wes Gordon, Creative Director of Carolina Herrera, Violet Grey founder, Cassandra Grey, Elorea co-founders Wonny Lee and Su min Park, and Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Editor-at-Large, Julee Wilson. TFF’s Red Carpet was hosted by Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Editor, Jenna Rosenstein.

Special guests included designers Francisco Costa, Rebecca Moses and Vera Wang, and renowned photographer Michael Avedon.

TFF Tributes

The ceremony also remembered the legendary Giorgio Armani and Valentino Garavani who both passed this year but made a significant impact on the fragrance industry. In moving tributes, the program paused as supermodel, entrepreneur, philanthropist and muse Iman,  introduced a video that captured the spirit of Valentino’s impact on the worlds of fragrance and fashion. While actress and Henry Rose Founder Michelle Pfeiffer, remembered friend Giorgio Armani in a touching tribute.

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

• Fragrance Hall of Fame

  Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

  Estée Lauder Companies
  IFF
  Dominique Ropion

• Fragrance of the Year – Ultra Luxury

  Tom Ford Oud Voyager

  Estée Lauder Companies
  IFF
  Dominique Ropion, Carlos Benaïm & Pascal Gaurin

• Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige

  Miu Miu Beauty Miutine

  L’Oréal
  IFF
  Dominique Ropion

• Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Luxury

  Valentino Beauty Born in Roma Donna Extradose

  L’Oréal
  dsm-firmenich
  Honorine Blanc & Amandine Clerc-Marie

• Fragrance of the Year – Universal Prestige

  Jo Malone London Beach Blossom

  Estée Lauder Companies
  MANE
  Mathilde Bijaoui

• Fragrance of the Year – Men’s & Universal Luxury

  Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Absolu

  L’Oréal
  Givaudan
  Daniela Andrier, Antoine Maisondieu & Christophe Raynaud

• Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Prestige

  Prada Beauty Paradigme

  L’Oréal
  dsm-firmenich
  Nicolas Bonneville, Bruno Jovanovic & Marie Salamagne

• Fragrance of the Year – Popular

  Rare Beauty Eau de Parfum

  Robertet
  Jérôme Epinette

• Candle & Home Collection of the Year

  NEST New York White Lotus, Cucumber & White Sage

  Givaudan
  Christine Hassan

• Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year

  Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestaire des Parfums Muse

  L’Oréal
  dsm-firmenich
  Marie Salamagne

• Media Campaign of the Year

  Miu Miu Beauty Miutine

  L’Oréal

• Consumer Choice – Popular

  Billie Eilish Your Turn

  Parlux
  dsm-firmenich
  Frank Voelkl

• Consumer Choice – Luxury & Prestige

  Valentino Beauty Born in Roma Donna Extradose

  L’Oréal
  dsm-firmenich
  Amandine Clerc-Marie & Honorine Blanc

• Indie Fragrance of the Year

  LBTY. Beauty Zephirine

  dsm-firmenich
  Frank Voelkl

• Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year

  Pura Cloud Dancer Pantone Color of the Year

  dsm-firmenich
  Clement Gavarry & Erwan Raguenes

• Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year

  Rare Beauty Fragrance Layering Balm

  Robertet
  Jérôme Epinette

• Packaging of the Year – Prestige/Popular

  Ralph Lauren Ralph’s Club New York

  L’Oréal
  Copywrighte Design

• Packaging of the Year – Ultra Luxury/Luxury

  Guerlain 2025 Exceptional Rendezvous Muguet

  LVMH
  Yann Philippe

• Fragrance Editorial of the Year

  “What Guerlain’s Shalimar Can Teach About Building a Brand That Lasts 100 Years” by Sudhir Gupta

  Rolling Stone