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The Fragrance Foundation Unveils 2025 Finalists

The inaugural TFF Leadership Award goes to Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of FIT.

The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) announced the finalists for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards to be held at its annual luncheon at New York City’s Cipriani 42 on April 9.

The Lifetime Achievement Perfumer goes to Daniela Andrier master perfumer at Givaudan, who will receive her award in June.

The inaugural TFF Leadership Award goes to Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of The Fashion Institute of Technology.

Of the 19 fragrance categories, winners of five categories will be announced during the afternoon event. Winners of the remaining 14 categories will be revealed at the ceremony on June 5 at Lincoln Center where two awards of distinction will also be presented including the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer and the 2025 Hall of Fame Award to Ralph Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer of The Ralph Lauren Corporation.

Innovative Fragrance: Product of the Year

Diptyque Bais (Berries) The Culbuto, Oscillating Diffuser; Diptyque Paris

Murder Mystery Set
D.S & Durga, DSM-Firmenich, David Seth Moltz

Nest New York & Balsam Hill Holiday Scenting of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float
Nest New York; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Prada Beauty Paradoxe Virtual Flower
L’Oréal; Givaudan, Nadège Le Garlantezec, Antoine Maisondieu & Shyamala Maisondieu

Salted Muse
Orabella; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

The Solid Fragrance Pair
NOYZ; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Winner: D.S.& Durga Murder Mystery Set; DSM-Firmenich, David Seth Moltz

Packaging of the Year: Ultra Luxury/Luxury Finalists

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

Cherry Blossom Millesime 2024
Guerlain, LVMH; Philippe Ferrandis

Diptyque Fleur De Peau Holiday Edition
Diptyque, Collaboration with Lucy Sparrow

Mentor Extrait de Parfum Mind Games, The Fragrance Group; Mariana Shalbaf

Winner: Diptyque Fleur De Peau Holiday Edition;
Collaboration with Lucy Sparrow

Casa Blanca
House of Bō; Bernardo Möller & Giancarlo Pérez

Chanel N°5 L’eau Limited Edition Spray
Sylvie Legastelois & Chanel Parfums

Donna Karan Cashmere Collection; Cashmere & Palo Santo
Interparfums; Jon Dinapoli – Jon Michael Design & Larisa Khapugina – Interparfums

Jean Paul Gaultier, Gaultier Divine
Puig; Studio Agne

Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild
Coty; Marc Jacobs

Tumi Dusk
The Fragrance Group; Victor Sans

Winner: Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild; Coty; Marc Jacobs

Indie Fragrance of the Year

09.27.65.08 Vetyver and Violet
Thom Browne; Givaudan; Rodrigo Flores-Roux

6 Feet Under
Curatrix; DSM-Firmenich; Frank Vöelkl

Choux Choux
Liis; Robertet; Jérôme Epinette

Délices des Bois
Veronique Gabai; dsm-firmenich; Amandine Clerc-Marie

Dos Mil Años
Eauso Vert; Givaudan; Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Silky Woods Elixir
Goldfield & Banks; dsm-firmenich; Olivier Cresp & Hamid Merati-Kashani

Winner: Délices des Bois; Veronique Gabai; dsm-firmenich;
Amandine Clerc-Marie

Fragrance Hall of Fame

Creed Aventus, Kering Beauté; House of Creed, 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

Casa Blanca; House of Bō; 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

Déclaration, Cartier; Mathilde Laurent

Dream, The Maker; Givaudan, Caroline Sabas

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte, LVMH; Delphine Jelk

Maison Margiela Replica Afternoon Delight, L’Oréal; IFF, Carlos Benaïm

Jang, Elorea; Givaudan, Linda Song

Roark’s Cove, Fulton & Roark; DSM-Firmenich, Frank Vöelkl

“After Sun,” Vacation; Givaudan, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Cheirosa 48, Sol de Janeiro; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Doux, Glossier You; dsm-firmenich, Frank Vöelkl

Kylie Jenner Cosmic, Coty; Givaudan, Nicole Mancini

Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby, Scent Beauty; DSM-Firmenich, Gil Clavien

Vanilla Bourbon, Nest New York; dsm-firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu & 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; Hermès, Christine Nagel

Kilian Paris Sunkissed Goddess, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, Calice Becker

Victoria Beckham 21:50 Réverie, Victoria Beckham Beauty; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir, Puig; Givaudan, Quentin Bisch & Louise Turner

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Intense, dsm-firmenich, Olivier Cresp

Kayla 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 & 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, Chanel; Olivier Polge

Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense, Coty; Symrise, Suzy Le Helley &
Annick Ménardo

Parfums Christian Dior Dior Homme Parfum, LVMH; Francis Kurkdjian

Ralph Lauren Polo 67, L’Oréal; DSM-Firmenich, Marie Salamagne

Candle & Home Collection of the Year

Artisan Fall Collection, Bath & Body Works; DSM-Firmenich, Brian Wilcheck, IFF,
Jerry Caiazzo, Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, Mane, Jim Schmitt

Blueme Balance – White Lotus & Tea, Blueme Fragrance; 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

Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli Wellness Collection, Nest New York; 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

Cheirosa 59, Sol de Janeiro; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Kylie Jenner Cosmic, Coty; Givaudan, Nicole Mancini

Heavy Cream Hair & Body Fragrance Mist, Phlur; dsm-firmenich, Gil Clavien

Madagascar Vanilla Body Mist, Nest New York; Robertet, Jérôme Epinette

Platinum, Bath & Body Works; IFF, Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, Laurent Le Guernec

Rêve, Glossier You; 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

Bombon, House of Bō; DSM-Firmenich, Honorine Blanc

Summer 24, Ffern; Quintessence Fragrances, Elodie Durande

Saddles of The Silk Road, Mystikum; Mane, Ralf Schwieger

La La Love, Perfumehead; 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

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