Are These the Best in Fragrance? Highlights from the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards

The 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards were a night to remember, celebrating the magic and artistry of scents. Held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of The Fragrance Foundation (TFF), the sold-out ceremony was a vibrant showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and community within the fragrance industry.

Honouring Legends and Visionaries
The evening kicked off with a nod to two industry giants. Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, received the prestigious Hall of Fame Award, marking the first time a fragrance house has earned this honor. Andrier’s acceptance speech was heartfelt, emphasizing the joy of creating scents that enrich lives and the privilege of working with talented perfumers.

Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud of Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton was celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award. His work has transported countless people on olfactory journeys, and the exclusive scent “Rose Fields,” which filled the gala entrance, was a nostalgic homage to his childhood in Grasse, France.

The Night’s Big Winners
The anticipation peaked as winners across 19 categories were announced. Standout fragrances included:

Women’s Luxury: Born in Roma Donna Eau de Parfum Intense by Valentino, crafted by perfumers Honorine Blanc and Amandine Clerc-Marie.
Men’s Luxury: Acqua di Giò Parfum by Giorgio Armani, with the legendary Alberto Morillas as the nose behind it.
Universal Luxury: Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford, a creation of Nathalie Gracia-Cetto.

These fragrances, along with others in categories like Women’s Prestige, Men’s Prestige, and Universal Prestige, were celebrated for their exceptional blends and captivating aromas.

Consumer Favourites
The Consumer Choice Awards reflected the public’s favourites, highlighting the fragrances that captured the hearts of enthusiasts across America:

Women’s Prestige: Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum by Carolina Herrera.
Women’s Popular: Eilish No. 3 Eau de Parfum by Billie Eilish Fragrances.
Men’s & Universal: Born in Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum Intense by Valentino.

These selections underscored the diverse tastes and preferences of fragrance lovers, from the playful and modern to the classic and sophisticated.

The Fragrance Foundation Awards also honoured outstanding contributions in packaging, media campaigns, and innovative products. Highlights included:

Packaging of the Year: French Defense Extrait de Parfum by Mind Games, praised for its elegant design.
Media Campaign of the Year: Jo Malone London’s “One Pear in Every Bottle,” which captivated audiences with its creative storytelling.
The Perfume Extraordinaire award went to Tobacco Honey Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, a rich and complex scent by perfumer Delphine Jelk, lauded for its extraordinary craftsmanship.

An Evening of Scented Elegance
The ceremony wasn’t just about the awards. The gala was infused with an exclusive scent, “Rose Fields,” adding an olfactory layer to the evening’s elegance. This creation by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud transported guests to the fragrant fields of Grasse, making the night a multisensory experience.

The evening concluded with a sit-down dinner and an after-party on the terrace, where guests danced to music curated by international DJ Alexandra Richards, rounding off a night of celebration and connection.

THE 2024 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS WINNERS

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.