The Fragrance Foundation holds a glamorous gala in New York City to hand out the accolades. This year 19 winners were celebrated, one perfume – Marc Jacobs Daisy – entered the Hall of Fame, and two special awards honored figures who have made a significant impact to the industry over the years.
The 19 categories span men’s, women’s and even home fragrance such as candles.
This year’s hit key winners? Burberry’s vanilla-laden Goddess EDP, YSL’s new men’s woody citrus MYSLF Eau de Parfum and the third scent from singer Billie Eilish were among those taking out top categories.
Though scent is subjective, the event, first established in 1973, was created to acknowledge the most influential, innovative and exciting perfume launches each year. Categories are voted on in three ways, by Fragrance Foundation members, by an expert panel specific to certain categories and by the general public for the Consumer Choice categories.
The awards also honours key industry figures for their work furthering the success and popularity of perfume.
This year’s Hall of Fame Award was bestowed to Givaudan CEO, Gilles Andrier.
“It is an honour to be a part of this industry that celebrates our shared humanity, and for us at Givaudan helping people live happier and healthier lives, with love for nature,” said Andrier.
Bulgari and Louis Vuitton Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud received the award for the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer.
“I am honored to have been recognised,” he said. “It’s the greatest joy of my life, as well as my passion, to create fragrances that take you on a personal journey.”
The Fragrance Foundation Winners 2024
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Women’s Luxury
Born in Roma Donna Eau de Parfum Intense, Valentino;
Perfumers Honorine Blanc & Amandine Clerc-Marie
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Women’s Prestige
Goddess Eau de Parfum, Burberry; Coty, dsm-firmenich,
Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Men’s Luxury
Acqua di Giò Parfum, Giorgio Armani; L’Oréal, dsm-firmenich,
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Men’s Prestige
MYSLF Eau de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent; L’Oréal, Givaudan;
Perfumers: Daniela Andrier, Antoine Maisondieu & Christophe Raynaud
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Universal Luxury
Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum Tom Ford, Estée Lauder Companies, Givaudan,
Perfumer: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Universal Prestige
Un Jardin à Cythère Eau de Toilette, Hermès; Shiseido,
Perfumer: Christine Nagel
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – Popular
Lychee Rose Eau de Parfum, Nest New York; Mane,
Perfumers: Mathilde Bijaoui & Patricia Choux
FRAGRANCE HALL OF FAME
Daisy Eau de Toilette, Marc Jacobs; Coty, dsm-firmenich,
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
PERFUME EXTRAORDINAIRE
Tobacco Honey Eau de Parfum, Guerlain; LVMH,
Perfumer: Delphine Jelk
CANDLE & HOME COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Summer Rain, Byredo; Puig, Robertet,
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
One Pear in Every Bottle, Jo Malone London; Estée Lauder Companies
CONSUMER CHOICE – Women’s Prestige
Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum, Carolina Herrera; Puig, Givaudan,
Perfumers: Quentin Bisch, Shyamala Maisondieu & Christophe Raynaud
CONSUMER CHOICE – Women’s Popular
Eilish No. 3 Eau de Parfum, Billie Eilish Fragrances; Parlux, Takasago
Perfumer: Linda Chinery
CONSUMER CHOICE – Men’s & Universal
Born in Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum Intense, Valentino; L’Oréal, Givaudan,
Perfumer: Guillaume Flavigny & Antoine Maisondieu
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AWARDS INCLUDED:
FRAGRANCE EDITORIAL OF THE YEAR
WINNER: The Scent of My Mother, by Margaux Anbouba, ELLE
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR: LUXURY FINALISTS
WINNER: French Defense Extrait de Parfum, Mind Games; The Fragrance Group; Mariana Shalbaf
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR: PRESTIGE/POPULAR
WINNER: Sundae Pretty Pink Eau de Toilette; Anna Sui, Interparfums;
Perfumers: Jorg Jobmann & Yuri Hanashima
INNOVATIVE FRAGRANCE: PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Nest Scents 5th Avenue x Scent Marketing Inc. Holiday; Nest New York; Robertet;
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
INDIE FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: L’Or de Louis Eau de Parfum; Arquiste Parfumeur; Givaudan, Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux