The Fragrance Foundation presented the first round of winners with awards at the annual Finalists’ Breakfast. Plus, the top five finalists in each category were announced. 

See them listed below, and photos from the event in the slideshow above. 

Linda G. Levy, president, The Fragrance Foundation, said, “The Foundation’s mission is to inspire the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance. Every single winner, finalist and honoree announced today has played a central role in helping to achieve this mission, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize their contributions.”

The 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards will take place on Tuesday, June 12, at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. It will be hosted by actress Jane Krakowski.

Stay tuned — we will report on the winners after the event.

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The Best Packaging Finalists are featured in the Slideshow: Who Will Win The Fragrance Foundation’s Packaging of the Year Award?


THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS 2018 WINNERS – First Round

Face of the Year

Romee Strijd, shown above 

Strijid is a Victoria’s Secret Angel and IMG model. Greg Unis, CEO, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, presented this award at the Finalists’ Breakfast. 

Hall of Fame Honoree

Anne Gottlieb

Gottlieb is a celebrated perfume strategist and founder of Ann Gottlieb Associates. She is widely recognized in the fragrance industry for her masterful ability to translate brands and personalities into fragrances that are captivating and enduring. She has helped create iconic fragrances, including Daisy Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior J’Adore, and Calving Klein Eternity.


Lifetime Achievement Perfumer

Olivier Cresp, Master Perfumer at Firmenich.


Social Media Campaign of the Year Winner

Miss Dior Eau De Parfum – Parfums Christian Dior


360-Degree Marketing Campaign of the Year Winner

Gucci Bloom – Coty, Inc.


Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Winners

FEATURE: ELLE Magazine – This Is Your Brain On Vetiver 

ARTICLE: ELLE Magazine – Dream Catchers

ONLINE: TheCUT.COM – It Took 150 Tries for Dior to Make Their Next Hit Perfume for Millennials


Here are the TOP 5 FINALISTS: Winners to be announced June 12th


FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR 

WOMEN’S LUXURY

BYREDO VELVET HAZE – Byredo
GABRIELLE CHANEL – CHANEL
TIFFANY & CO. EAU DE PARFUM – Coty, Inc.
TOM FORD FABULOUS – Tom Ford Beauty
TWILLY D’HERMÈS – Hermès Parfums

MEN’S LUXURY

ACQUA DI PARMA COLONIA PURA EAU DE COLOGNE – LVMH
GOLD KNIGHT – By Kilian
L’ENVOL DE CARTIER – Cartier
VIKTOR & ROLF MAGIC SAGE SPELL – Viktor & Rolf
TOM FORD OUD MINÉRALE – Tom Ford Beauty

WOMEN’S PRESTIGE – 6 due to a tie

BLACK TULIP – NEST Fragrances
CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
GUCCI BLOOM – Coty, Inc.
JUICY COUTURE VIVA LA JUICY GLACÉ – Revlon
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ PARFUMS-FOR HER
WOMAN BY RALPH LAUREN – Ralph Lauren Fragrances

MEN’S PRESTIGE

COACH FOR MEN – Interparfums
HUGO BOSS, BOSS BOTTLED TONIC – Coty, Inc.
JOHN VARVATOS ARTISAN PURE – Revlon
PRADA LUNA ROSSA CARBON – PUIG
Y BY YSL – YSL Beauté

POPULAR

ELIZABETH ARDEN WHITE TEA – Revlon
GLOSSIER YOU – Glossier Inc.
ORIGINAL PENGUIN ICONIC BLEND – Falic Fashion Group
SHAWN MENDES SIGNATURE – Revlon
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret


PERFUME EXTRAORDINAIRE

FIRMENICH
GIVAUDAN
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES 
MANE
ROBERTET


BREAKOUT STAR

DIOR SAUVAGE – Parfums Christian. Dior
MAISON MARGIELA REPLICA BEACH WALK – Maison Margiela Fragrances
MIU MIU EAU DE. PARFUM – Coty, Inc.
PEONY & BLUSH SUEDE – Jo Malone London
TORY BURCH EAU DE PARFUM – The Estée Lauder Companies


PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – see them in this slideshow. 

WOMEN’S – 6 due to a tie

CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
JASON WU EAU DE PARFUM – Parlux, LTD
TIFFANY & CO. EAU DE PARFUM – Coty, Inc.
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret
WOMAN BY RALPH LAUREN – Ralph Lauren Fragrances
WOMAN IN GOLD – By Kilian

MEN’S

COACH FOR MEN – Interparfums
GOLD KNIGHT – By Kilian
GUCCI GUILTY ABSOLUTE POUR HOMME – Coty, Inc.
JOHN VARVATOS ARTISAN PURE – Revlon
Y BY YSL – YSL Beauté


HOME COLLECTION OF THE YEAR

COMMODITY HOME and BODY – Commodity
DIPTYQUE 34 BOULEVARD SAINT GERMAIN – diptyque Paris
MAISON MARGIELA REPLICA CANDLES – Maison Margiela Fragrances
SUGAR COOKIE COLLECTION – NEST Fragrances
TOCCA VOYAGE HOME FRAGRANCE COLLECTION – Tocca


BATH & BODY LINE OF THE YEAR

AROMATHERAPY COLLECTION FROM BATH & BODY WORKS – Bath & Body Works
DIPTYQUE DO SON FRAGRANCE GESTURES – diptyque Paris
JO MALONE LONDON EXFOLIATING SHOWER GEL – Jo Malone London
MAISON MARGIELA REPLICA BEACH WALK BATH LINE – Maison Margiela Fragrances
VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL GLAM COLLECTION – Victoria’s Secret


HOME HOLIDAY/SEASONAL FRAGRANCE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

LES CONSTELLATIONS – diptyque Paris
GREEN ALMOND & REDCURRANT CANDLE – Jo Malone London
HOLIDAY LIQUIDLESS DIFFUSERS – NEST Fragrances
HOLIDAY PAJAMAS – philosophy – Coty, Inc.


INDIE FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR

ARTIST – Phuong Dang
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN BRUMA
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN II (DEUX)
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN MORTEL
POTENTIA AMBER GOD – House of Potentia


MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 

WOMEN’S – 6 due to a tie

CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
GABRIELLE CHANEL – CHANEL
GUCCI BLOOM – Coty, Inc.
MISS DIOR EAU DE PARFUM – Parfums Christian Dior 
TWILLY D’HERMÈS – Hermès Parfums
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret

MEN’S

ARMANI CODE COLONIA – Giorgio Armani 
ETERNITY CALVIN KLEIN – Coty, Inc.
PERRY ELLIS FOR MEN – Falic Fashion Group


CONSUMER CHOICE FINALISTS – vote here, though May 31st 

Fragrance Hall of Fame

CUCUMBER MELON- Bath & Body Works
CURVE FOR MEN – Revlon
PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE – philosophy – Coty, Inc.
TRÉSOR – Lancôme

Fragrance Vlog of the Year

5 REASONS TO WEAR FRAGRANCES – Jeremy Fragrance
10 FRAGRANCES YOU NEED IN YOUR COLLECTION WHEN STARTING OUT | MEN’S
DESIGNER – Sebastian Jara
HOW TO BE MORE ATTRACTIVE | 4 LIFE HACKS THAT WORK! – Edward Zo
TOP 12 FORMAL OCCASION FRAGRANCES WITH REDOLESSENCE – Carlos J Powell
and Steven Gavrielatos

Women’s Consumer Choice Fragrance

AT THE BEACH – Bath & Body Works
CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
KATY PERRY’S INDI – Coty, Inc.
KKW CRYSTAL GARDENIA – KKW FRAGRANCES
LA VIE EST BELLE L’ECLAT – Lancôme
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret

Men’s Consumer Choice Fragrance 

COACH FOR MEN – Interparfums
HUGO BOSS, BOSS BOTTLED TONIC – Coty, Inc.
PRADA LUNA ROSSA CARBON – PUIG

Good luck to all!