Marie Redding, Senior Editor09.14.20
The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) Awards celebrates extraordinary talents and achievements in perfumery -- and this year, the winners were announced during a virtual event. The online celebration was held on Thursday, September 10th, 12-1:30 PM EDT.
Guests attended -- and social-distanced -- by tuning in to watch the TFF Awards from home, via a free webinar.
Prefer to read, rather than watch? Here's Everything That Happened at The Fragrance Foundation Awards (And you'll see how a few of the presenters answer, "What does fragrance mean to you?")
"During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to connect as a community to celebrate those who bring passion, artistry, and creativity to the fragrance world,” said Linda G. Levy, president, TFF.
Three awards were left out this year -- Honorees for Hall of Fame, Game Changer, and Lifetime Achievement Perfumer. They will be back next year, when the winners can celebrate at the event with their families.
Always a highlight, the three Packaging of the Year winners had a few surprising inspirations -- see the Online Exclusive: Celebrating Packaging of the Year at the Fragrance Foundation Awards
Author, dietitian, and model Maye Musk hosted the awards presentation. Presenters streamed in from a variety of locations.
The presenters were:
- Cher and Lionel Richie
- Fashion designers Francisco Costa, Wes Gordon, and Jason Wu Artist Rebecca Moses
- Polo player Ignacio Figueras and his wife, photographer Delfina Blaquier
- Entrepreneurs Chris Collins and Rob Smith
- Recording artist Mila Jam
The Winners & Finalists Are...
Fragrance of the Year, Women's Luxury
- WINNER: YSL LIBRE EAU DE PARFUM / YSL FRAGRANCES / IFF, Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaim
- Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir (Estee Lauder Companies, Jean Claude Ellena)
- Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden, A Song for the Rose (Coty, Firmenich, Alberto Morillas)
- Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu (Estee Lauder Companies, IFF, Anne Flipo)
- Tom Ford Soleil Neige (Tom Ford Beauty, Givaudan, Olivier Gillotin)
Fragrance of the Year, Women's Prestige
- Winner: LANCOME IDOLE / L'OREAL / Givaudan / Adriana Medina, Shyamala Maisondieu, Nadege Le Garlantezec
- Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence (Olivier Polge)
- L'Interdit Givenchy Eau de Toilette (LVMH, IFF, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Fanny Bal)
- Nest New York Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum (Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
- Tiffany & Love for Her (Coty, Firmenich, Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne)
Fragrance of the Year, Men's Luxury
- WINNER: DIOR SAUVAGE PARFUM / LVMH / Parfums Christian Dior, Francois Demachy
- Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden, The Voice of the Snake (Coty, Firmenich, Alberto Morillas)
- House of Sillage, The Formal (Givaudan, Rodrigo Flores-Roux)
- Ignacio Figueras, Buenos Aires (Lovely Distribution Co., IFF, Yves Cassar)
- Straight to Heaven, Extreme by Kilian (Estee Lauder Companies, Robertet, Sidonie Lancesseur)
Fragrance of the Year, Men's Prestige
- WINNER: JOHN VARVATOS JVxNJ Silver Edition / REVLON / Symrise / Carlos Vinals, Nathalie Benareau
- K by Dolce & Gabbana (Shiseido, Firmenich, Daphne Bugey, Nathalie Larson)
- Montblanc Explorer (Interparfums, Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux, Antoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernandez)
- Ralph Lauren, Polo Blue Gold Blend (Ralph Lauren Fragrances, IFF, Carlos Benaim)
- Versace Eros Flame (EuroItalia, Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux)
Fragrance of the Year, Universal Luxury
- Winner: BYREDO SUNDAZED / Robertet / Jerome Epinette
- Creed Aventus Cologne (International Cosmetics & Perfumes, House of Creed, Olivier Creed)
- Gucci, The Alchemist’s Garden, The Eyes of the Tiger (Coty, Firmenich, Alberto Morillas)
- Rolling in Love, by Kilian (Estee Lauder Companies, IFF, Pascal Gaurin)
- Tom Ford, Lavender Extreme (Tom Ford Beauty, Givaudan, Olivier Gillotin)
Fragrance of the Year, Universal Prestige
- WINNER: GUCCI MEMOIRE D'UNE ODEUR EAU DE PARFUM / COTY / Firmenich, Alberto Morillas
- AllSaints Sunset Riot (Revlon, Firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu)
- Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime (L'Oreal, Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
- Kilian After Sunset (Estee Lauder Companies, Givaudan, Calice Becker)
Fragrance of the Year, Popular
- Winner: KYLIE JENNER Nude Lips / KKW FRAGRANCE / Givaudan, Nicole Mancini, Rodrigo Flores-Roux
- Ariana Grande, Thank U Next (Luxe Brands, Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
- Hello by Lionel Richie (Lovely Distribution Co., Firmenich, Dora Baghriche)
- The Phluid Project, Transcend (Edge Beauty, Firmenich, Gabriela Chelariu)
- Wild Spirit Fragrances, Rosy Glow (Raw Spirit, Mane, Gino Percontino)
Fragrance Hall of Fame
- Winner: EDITIONS DE PARFUM FREDERIC MALLE MUSC RAVAGEUR / ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES / Symrise, Maurice Roucel
- Curve for Men (Revlon, IFF, Jean Claude Delville)
- Lancôme Trésor (L'Oreal, IFF, Sophia Grojsman)
- Philosophy Amazing Grace (Coty, Mane, Cecile Hua)
- Victoria's Secret Very Sexy (Firmenich, Jean Claude Delville)
Fragrance of the Year, Breakout Star
- WINNER: CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL EAU DE PARFUM / PUIG / Givaudan, Louise Turner
- Maison Margiela, Replica, Jazz Club (L'Oreal, IFF, Alienor Massenet)
- Jo Malone London, Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Estee Lauder Companies, Mane, Christine Nagel)
Bath & Body Line of the Year
- WINNER: BYREDO, ROSE OF NO MAN'S LAND / BYREDO / Robertet, Jerome Epinette
- Christian Dior Lucky Bath & Body Line (Parfums Christian Dior, Francois Demachy)
- Nest New York Fragranced Body Care Collection (Nest NY, Firmenich, Mane, Robertet, Ashley Wilberding Balavoine, Richard Herpin, Vincent Kuczinski, Kaleigh Prokop, Jerome Epinette)
- Philosophy Nature in a Jar (Coty, Givaudan, Stephen Nilsen)
- Victoria's Secret Pink Honey Collection (Givaudan, Adriana Medina, Michael Carby)
Candle & Home Collection of the Year
- WINNER: DIPTYQUE 34 HOME COLLECTION / DIPTYQUE / Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux
- Cire, Classic Candle By Trudon (Cire Trudon, Robertet, Emile Bouge)
- Gucci, The Alchemist’s Garden, Virgin Violet Scented Candle (Coty, Firmenich, Alberto Morillas)
- Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Diffuser (Estee Lauder Cos., Mane, Christine Nagel)
- Nest New York Rose Noir & Oud Home Fragrance Collection (Nest New York, Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
Candle & Home Holiday Collection of the Year
- WINNER: DIPTYQUE LUCKY CHARMS HOLIDAY COLLECTION / Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux
- Nest New York Fragrances Spiced Orange & Clove Home Fragrance Collection (Nest New York, IFF, Patricia Hidalgo)
- Kilian, The Scent of Winter (Estee Lauder Companies, Givaudan, Calice Becker)
Innovative Fragrance of the Year
- WINNER: COSTA BRAZIL RESINA DE BREU / COSTA BRAZIL / For its Natural Resin from the Amazon Rainforest
- Diptyque Prets-a-Parfumer (Diptyque, Firmenich, Mane, Fragonard, Givaudan, Fabrice Pellegrin, Serge Kalouguine, Olivier Pescheux)
- Hyascent Hourglass Diffuser (Cosmo International Fragrances, Constance Georges-Picot)
- Miller Harris, Scherzo, Tattoo Pen
- Nest New York, Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Powered by Pura (Nest NY, IFF, Anja Van Kippersluis Brain, Laura French)
Packaging of the Year, Women's
- WINNER: EAU DE JUICE PURE SUGAR / LUXE BRANDS & COSMOPOLITAN / Joshua English, Aleks Hadden, & PowerShovel
- Floral Street, Neon Rose Eau de Parfum (Floral Street)
- Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy, Bowdacious (Revlon, Paul McLaughlin)
- Kylie Jenner By KKW Fragrance, Nude Lips (KKW Fragrance, Kim Kardashian West, Kylie Jenner)
- Moschino Toy 2 (EuroItalia, Jeremy Scott)
Packaging of the Year, Men's
- WINNER: K by DOLCE & GABBANA / SHISEIDO / Dolce & Gabbana
- Ignacio Figueras Buenos Aires (Lovely Distribution Co., Jon Dinapoli)
- John Varvatos JVxNJ Silver Edition (Revlon, John Varvatos, Paul McLaughlin)
- Tiffany & Love for Him (Coty, Malin Ericson)
- Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision (L'Oreal, Malin Ericson)
Packaging of the Year, Universal
- WINNER: GUCCI THE ALCHEMIST’S GARDEN, THE EYES OF THE TIGER / COTY / Alessandro Michele
- Carine Roitfeld, Seven Lovers Lawrence (Carine Roitfeld)
- Esscentials Good Morning! Scent Mist (Edge Beauty, Oskar Puchalski)
- Paco Rabanne Pacollection: Strong Me (Puig)
- Tom Ford Lavender Extreme (Tom Ford Beauty)
Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
- WINNER: CELINE BAREL / Zoologist Squid / IFF
- Aliénor Massenet / Symrise (Copper Eau de Parfum by Comme des Garçons)
- Catherine Selig / Takasago (A.N. Other F/W 2020)
- Jean-Claude Ellena (Editions de Parfums, Frédéric Malle, Rose & Cuir)
Indie Fragrance of the Year
- WINNER: THOM BROWNE 09.27.65 VETYVER ABSOLUTE / Thom Browne New York / GIVAUDAN / Rodrigo Flores-Roux
- Byredo Slow Dance (Byredo, Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
- Eric Buterbaugh Los Angeles, Oud Saffron (Puig, Firmenich, Ilias Ermenidis)
- Miller Harris, Blousy (Miller Harris Accords & Parfums, Bertrand Duchaufour)
- Notorious Oud, D.S. & Durga (Firmenich, David Seth Moltz)
Media Campaign of the Year, Women's
- WINNER: GUCCI GUILTY / COTY
- Ariana Grande Thank U Next / Luxe Brands
- Carine Roitfeld Seven Lovers Aurélien / Carine Roitfeld
- Gabrielle Chanel Essence The New Eau De Parfum / Chanel
- Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parfum / Estee Lauder Companies
- YSL Libre Eau de Parfum / L'Oreal
Media Campaign of the Year, Men's
- WINNER: PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION: MILLION NATION / PUIG
- BOSS Bottled Infinite / Coty
- K by Dolce & Gannana / Shiseido
- Montblanc Explorer / Interparfums
- Perry Ellis America / Falic Fashion Group
- Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision / L'Oreal
Fragrance Editorial of the Year, Print
- WINNER: APRIL LONG: Why Frankincense Is Suddenly So Smoking Hot / TOWN & COUNTRY
- Allure, Brennan Kilbane: "Smell Good Everywhere, Always"
- Allure, Liana Schaffner: "Scents of Strength"
- ELLE, Kate Foster: "What She Wore"
- TOWN & COUNTRY, April Long: "How the Rich are Different"
Fragrance Editorial of the Year, Digital
- WINNER: IDA MEISTER / Guerlain Mitsouko Centennial 1919-2019: The Scented Skein / CaFleureBon
- Allure, Sable Yong: "To All The Fragrances I've Loved Before..."
- AsIf Magazine, SunHee Grinnell: "Classical Fragrance Composer Frédéric Malle and Time-Honored Master Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena Have Done It Again"
- The Cut, Jane Larkworthy: "New York’s Cult Fragrance Wouldn’t Exist If It Weren’t for Me"
- Town & Country, April Long: "Jackie Kennedy's Unexpected Love of Patchouli"
Consumer Choice of the Year, Women's Prestige
- WINNER: MARC JACOBS DAISY LOVE EAU SO SWEET / COTY / Firmenich, Alberto Morillas
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum Legere (Puig, Givaudan, Louise Turner)
- Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense (Victoria's Secret, Givaudan, Adriana Medina, Stephen Nilsen, John Gamba)
- YSL Libre Eau de Parfum (L'Oreal, IFF, Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaim)
Consumer Choice of the Year, Women's Popular
- WINNER: CHER EAU DE COUTURE / EDGE Beauty / Firmenich, Clement Gavarry
- Ariana Grande, Thank U Next (Luxe Brands, Robertet, Jerome Epinette)
- Eau De Juice Pure Sugar (Luxe Brands & Cosmopolitan, Firmenich, Clement Gavarry)
- Philosophy Amazing Grace Magnolia (Coty, IFF, Laurent Le Guernec)
Consumer Choice of the Year, Men's
- WINNER: BOSS BOTTLED INFINITE / COTY / Firmenich, Annick Mendaro
- Montblanc Explorer (Interparfums, Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux, Antoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernandez)
- Versace Eros Flame (EuroItalia, Givaudan, Olivier Pescheux)
CONGRATULATIONS!
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