Fragrance as art took center stage once again as The Fragrance Foundation USA brought its annual Awards to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in NYC.

With over 1,000 in attendance, the Awards ceremony celebrated the best in scent from perfumes to packaging. The evening also awarded the industry’s highest honors to Nordstrom, Inc., as Hall of Fame honoree and to Master Perfumer Honorine Blanc of dsm-firmenich, as Lifetime Achievement Perfumer.

“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,” noted Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation USA.

The ceremony also took time to remember legends the fragrance community lost, Mr. Giorgio Armani and Mr. Valentino Garavani. In moving tributes, the program paused as the designers’ muses each took to the stage for a moment of reflection and remembrance. Iman, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist, one of the most famous faces of the house introduced a video that captured the spirit of Valentino’s impact on the worlds of fragrance and fashion. Giorgio Armani was remembered in a touching tribute by Actress and Henry Rose Founder and Creative Director Michelle Pfeiffer, a close friend and muse who epitomized the designer’s connection and influence on Hollywood red carpet style.

2026 The Fragrance Foundation Awards Winners

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 (Clément 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, in Rolling Stone