2005 FiFi Finalists

The Fragrance Foundation has named the first round of finalists in this year’s FiFi competition.

NOUVEAU NICHE – WOMEN’S

Burberry Brit Red – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/Burberry Fragrance

A special edition gourmand Oriental fragrance with an eccentric and playful British attitude, infused with an elegant sensuality.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.3 oz. or 1.7 oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Givaudan
Package Designer: Fabien Baron
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Saint Gobain Desjonqueres
• Cap: Augros
• Collar: Tesem
• Pump/Activator Supplier: Calmar
• Carton/Packaging: Printor

Cinema – YSL Beaute

A flamboyant bouquet of floral, sensual harmony.The Cinema bottle is a trophy dedicated by Yves Saint Laurent to his heroine.

Products: Parfum; Eau de Parfum in 35 ml, 50 ml and 90 ml; Velvety Body Lotion, Luscious Shower Gel

Fragrance Supplier: Jacques Cavallier
Bottle Design: Based on an original idea by Line Vautrin

CK One Summer – Calvin Klein Cosmetics

A naturally clean, pure and contemporary fragrance.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3 oz.

Eau de New York-Bond No. 9 New York – Laurice & Company

High-charged, high-speed, sense-awakening energy that defines that constantly self-inventing center of creativity by distilling the city’s energy into a captivating liquid souvenir. A fresh, invigorating pick-me-up with a bouquet of fruits, flowers and greens.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 3.3 oz. and 1.7 oz.

Jil Sander Pure – Lancaster Group

A simple, fresh, everyday scent that was designed for the active, urban woman.The heart of this soft scent is pure air molecule, coupled with cyclamen flower, fresh petal jasmine, and lush sap, cooled with the caress of white musk, sandalwood, and ambrette seeds.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray in 2.5 oz. and 1.7 oz.; Body Lotion; Shower Gel

Just Cavalli Her – ITF USA

A floral oriental fragrance for women.

Products: EDT Natural Spray; Just Smoothness! Body Lotion; Just Bubbles! Bath & Shower Gel; Just Freshness! Natural Spray Deodorant
Fragrance Supplier: Mane
Package Designer: Roberto Cavalli

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Verreries Pochet et du Courval (Paris)
• Cap, Collar: G. Candiani (Italy)
• Dispensing System: Valois (France)
• Carton: Scatolificio Cristina (Italy)

Love in Paris by Nina Ricci – Puig Prestige Beauty

An irresistible floral scent meant to leave a lasting impression.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 2.7 oz. and 1.7 oz.

MaxMara – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics

A bright floral fragrance, created on an intriguing base of sugar-cane, infused with a wealth of contrasting notes that make it truly multi-faceted.Lingering top notes of ginger gently mingle with the energy of sap and the freshness of Sicilian lemon for a sensation of tactile sensuality.

Products: Eau de Parfum, 3.0 fl. oz. and 2.3 fl. oz. Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Thierry de Baschmakoff
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Verreries Pochet et du Courval
• Cap Supplier: Rexam
• Pump/Activator Supplier: Valois

Montblanc Femme Individuelle – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics

A mysterious and alluring new scent, opening with the unexpected notes of pink bay and red currant. As the heart develops, it reveals rose and lotus flower and finishes with entrancing amber merging with whispers of vanilla and musk.

Products: Eau de Toilette in 2.5 oz. and 1.7 oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Robertet
Package Designer: Nicosia Creative Expresso Ltd.
(NICE Ltd.)

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Saint Gobain
• Cap Supplier: Metapack/VPI
• Pump/Activator Supplier: Pfeiffer
• Carton: Spic/Edelmann

Moschino Couture! – EuroItalia/Fragrances Exclusive, Inc.

A floral woody musk.

Products: Eau De Parfum
Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Moschino (in house)

Shanghai – by Marc Rosen/Horizon Beauty/Gary Farn Ltd.

Spicy, floral, fruity. An essence from the past for the woman with a future.

Products: Parfum, 0.5 oz.; Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Marc Rosen
Packaging Suppliers:
• Brosse
• Cap: Maticplast
• Pump/Spray Dispenser: Valois
• Carton: Arkay

NOUVEAU NICHE – MEN’S

Chic for Men by Carolina Herrera – Puig Prestige Beauty

A distinctly masculine fragrance.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray

CK One Summer – Calvin Klein Cosmetics

A fresh new fragrance.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3 oz.

Commes des Garcons2 Man – Puig Prestige Beauty

A new men’s fragrance that is a study in contrasts.

Products: Eau de Toilette

GF Ferre Lui-Him – ITF USA

A woody, spicy, aromatic fragrance for men.

Products: EDT Natural Spray in 2 oz. and 1 oz.; Shampoo and Shower Gel; Natural Spray Deodorant; Alcohol Free Deodorant Stick
Fragrance Supplier: IFF
Package Designer: Serge Mansau
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Verreries Pochet et du Courval (Paris)
• Cap, Collar: Qualipac
• Dispensing System: Valois (France)
• Carton: Cartografica Pusterla (Italy)

Romeo Gigli Man – ITF USA

A masculine, aromatic musky fragrance.

Products: EDT Natural Spray in 3.4 oz. and 1.7 oz.; Shampoo and Shower Gel; After Shave Emulsion; After Shave Lotion; Natural Spray Deodorant; Alcohol Free Deodorant Stick
Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Serge Mansau
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Verreries Pochet et du Courval (Paris)
• Cap, Collar: Qualipac
• Dispensing System: Valois (France)
• Carton: Cartografica Pusterla (Italy)

Incanto Pour Homme by Salvatore Ferragamo – Ferragamo Parfums S.p.A. – Gary Farn, Ltd.

A woodsy, fresh, ambery fragrance.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray
Fragrance Supplier: Quest International
Package Designer: Sierge Monseau

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Bormioli Luigi
• Cap, Collar: Candiani
• Dispensing System: Valois

Just Cavalli Him – ITF USA

A woody aromatic for men.

Products: EDT Natural Spray; Just Bubbles! Shampoo & Shower Gel; Just Freshness! Natural Spray Deodorant; Just Freshness! Alcohol Free Deodorant Stick
Fragrance Supplier: IFF
Package Designer: Roberto Cavalli
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Verreries Pochet et du Courval (Paris)
• Cap, Collar: G. Candiani (Italy)
• Dispensing System: Valois (France)
• Carton: Scatolificio Cristina (Italy)

Little Italy-Bond No. 9 New York (unisex) – Laurice & Company

A sultry and spicy unisex scent that captures the swagger and sexiness of that great slice of NYC. Contains a fresh burst of citrus with a finish of musk.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 3.3 oz. and 1.7 oz.

Paul Smith London for Men – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/InterParfums
A sensual and spicy-licious fragrance, it sparkles with green mandarin and violet flowers and leaves, accented with shots of frosted mint, jasmine and lavender. At the heart is vetiver, and the warm base is smoothed with a splash of vintage brandy accord Australian sandalwood, Tonka beans and amber.

Products:Men’s Eau de Toilette Spray in 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Givaudan – Antoine Lie
Package Designer: Alan Aboud from Aboud.Sodano
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Saverglass
• Cap: IPack• Pump/Activator Supplier: IPack

Wall Street-Bond No. 9 New York – Laurice & Company

Billed as the world’s first ‘financial fragrance’. It’s a unisex scent aiming to capture the energy and wealth-driven ambition of Gotham’s skyscraper-filled financial district, with notes of leather and high-yield musk, plus just a hint of the fresh sea winds that blow in to lower Manhattan off the Atlantic.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 3.3 oz. and 1.7 oz.

LUXE – WOMEN’S

Black for Her – Kenneth Cole – Lancaster Group

To commemorate his 20th anniversary, Kenneth Cole has designed an extraordinary women’s fragrance that reflects the spirit, style, and sophistication of the city. Delicate, yet dramatically feminine and absolutely original, it is a modern, dreamy floral.

Products: Eau de Parfum in 3.4 oz. and 1.7 oz.; Body Lotion

Blush Marc Jacobs – Lancaster Group

Inspired by the flesh tones of vintage lingerie, this sleek, soft, skin-pink bottle contains the fragile and profound scent of jasmine nectar blended with touches of fresh air, Italian bergamot, and plush floral notes, and smoothed with lush pink musk, Cashmere wood, and sandalwood.

Products: Parfum .5 oz.; Eau de Parfum in 3.4 oz. and 1.7 oz.; Body Crème; Body Lotion; Shower Gel

curious Britney Spears – Elizabeth Arden

White floral fragrance with musk.

Products: Eau de Parfum, Deliciously Whipped Body Souffle, Shower Gel, Glimmer Stick
Fragrance Supplier:Quest International with Ann Gottlieb
Package Designer: Elizabeth Arden (in house)
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Heinz & Pochet
• Components: Cap, Collar – Maticplast
• Dispensing System: Rexam
• Carton: Arkay Packaging

DKNY Be Delicious – Donna Karan Cosmetics

A juicy fragrance that combines the scent of apple with a sophisticated blend of exotic flowers and sensual woods – as sweet as it is sinful, as innocent as it is sexy.
Products: Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrance Supplier: Symrise
Package Designer: Laird & Partners and Chad Lavigne LLC

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Vitro
• Cap: Lombardi
• Dispensing System: Rexam
• Carton: Curtis Packaging

Escada Rockin’ Rio – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics

Bursting with the vitality of happiness, this fragrance blends the joy of tropical flowers, juicy fruits and soft femininity.

Products: Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, 1.7 fl oz. and 3.4 fl oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Drom
Package Designer: Pochet

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Pochet
• Cap: Qualipac
• Pump/Activator Supplier: Valois
• Carton: Spic/Edelmann

Eternity Moment – Calvin Klein Cosmetics

A fun, flirtatious, all-occasion fragrance.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz.; Perfumed Body Lotion
Packaging Suppliers:
• Pump/Actuator: Rexam

Lacoste Touch of Pink – Clarins Fragrance Group

A fresh, floral, woody fragrance for women.

Products: Eau De Toilette Natural Spray in 1.6 oz. and 3.0 oz.; Body Lotion; Shower Gel
Fragrance Supplier: IFF
Package Designer: Sylvie De France

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Luigi
• Collar: CROWN Risdon
• Carton: Eidleman

Prada Fragrance – Puig Prestige Beauty

Prada brings its unique fusion of tradition and innovation to the world of fragrance, reinventing the ancient art of perfumery by creating a fragrance of yesterday and tomorrow, a scent inspired by the past, that embodies the future.

Products: Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray; Eau de Parfum Classic Natural Spray in 1.7 oz. or 2.7 oz ; Hydrating Body Lotion; Perfumed Bath & Shower Gel.

Pure Poison – Christian Dior Parfums

A modern floral based on a white flower bouquet, infused with fresh amber. A radiant scent, it emits both purity and seduction with a first impression of soft flowers and the lingering allure of woody-amber and sexy musks.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 3.4 oz., 1.7 oz. and 1 oz.; Body Lotion

Packaging Suppliers:
Bottle: Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres

Ralph Cool – Ralph Lauren Fragrances

A casual, youth-inspired fragrance that is a fruity mélange mingled with lush florals, smoothed with sensual musks and warm woods.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray in 3.4 oz. and 1.7 oz.; Shower Gel; Body Lotion

Realities for Women – Liz Claiborne Cosmetics

A beautiful floral fragrance surrounded by freshness and warmth.

Product: Eau de Parfum in 3.4 oz. or 1.7 oz.; Body Lotion; Moisturizing Shower Gel; Hand Cream Fragrance Supplier: IFF
Package Designer: Brandonology

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Heinz Glas
• Cap, Collar: Augros
• Dispensing System: Rexam

LUXE – MEN’S

B Men – Thierry Mugler

Metal Spray is clad in zamac armor, colored in an energetic khaki, and from within the molten perfume surges up to form a glass star. Inside, the perfume turns crimson, which symbolizes the fire of life and positive energy.

Products: Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, 3.4 oz.; Hair and Body Shampoo

Perfumer: Christine Nagel/Jacques Huclier
Bottle Designer: Thierry Mugler

Beyond Paradise Men – Estée Lauder

A distinctly masculine, intriguing fragrance which evokes the senses with an almost deceptively simple blend of drenched wetness, masculine energy and sensual earthiness. It’s an adventure of the senses.

Product: Cologne Spray
Fragrance Supplier: Quest
Package Designer: Denise Paglina

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres
• Cap, Collar: Lombardi Design and Manufacturing
• Dispensing System: Rexam
• Carton: Cartondruck

Burberry Brit for Men – Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/Burberry Fragrance

A fresh oriental woody fragrance. The unique top note combines a blend of juicy green mandarin and sparkling bergamot, together with freshly cut ginger and frozen cardamom. Its heart is enriched by the elegance of wild rose, spicy hints of nutmeg and vibrant tones of cedarwood. The addition of oriental woods, grey musk and tonka bean makes the scent both sexy and masculine.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray in 3.4 oz. or 1.7 oz.
Fragrance Supplier: Antoine Maisondieu, Givaudan
Package Designer: Fabien Baron

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres
• Cap: Augros• Collar: Tesem
• Dispensing System: Calmar
• Carton/Packaging: Printor

HUMMER Fragrance for Men – Riviera Concepts, Inc.

HUMMER Fragrance For Men is masculine with rugged and adventurous attributes.
This classic yet bold new fragrance for men embodies all that HUMMER is.

Products: Eau de Toilette, After Shave Splash, Deodorant, Body Wash
Fragrance Supplier: Givaudan
Package Designer: Arketip Design Studio (glass), Riviera Concepts Inc. (outer package)
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Bormioli Rocco E Figilio
• Cap & Collar: Bonnay Limited
• Dispensing System: Calmar
• Carton: Bellshire Limited

Kenneth Cole Reaction – Lancaster Group

The bold signature men’s fragrance from Kenneth Cole, meant to generate a reaction.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray in 3.7 oz. and 1.4 oz.

Lacoste Style in Play – Clarins Fragrance Group

A man’s fragrance that’s fresh, distinct and bursting with energy.

Products: Eau De Toilette Natural Spray in 2.5 oz. and 4.2 oz.; After Shave Lotion; After Shave Balm; Shower Gel; Deodorant Stick
Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Lutz Hermann

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Luigi
• Cap: Qualipac
• Carton: Model Kramp


Romance Silver – Ralph Lauren Fragrances

Simple, sexy, and modern, this fresh, spicy blend of crisp Cabernet grapes, crushed green leaves, and effervescent tangerine and bergamot, smoothed with rich tobacco flower, violet, nutmeg, and earthy woods is a truly sensual sensory experience.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray in 3.4 oz. and 1.7 oz.

Spark Seduction for Men – Liz Claiborne Cosmetics

A sparkling aromatic fragrance surrounded by warmth, masculinity and sensuality.

Product: Cologne Spray, Deodorant
Fragrance Supplier: Firmenich
Package Designer: Brandonology

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Pochet
• Cap, Collar: Augros (1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz.); Risdon (1.5 oz. and 1 oz.)
• Dispensing System: Rexam

Vera Wang for Men – Unilever Cosmetics International

A distinctive, masculine fragrance.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray; After Shave Balm; Shampoo and Body Wash; Deodorant Stick
Package Designer: Vera Wang
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Heinz Glas
• Cap: Zorbit
• Collar: Qualipac
• Dispensing System: Valois
• Carton: Cadmus

POPULAR APPEAL – WOMEN’S

adidas Adrenaline Women – Coty Beauty US

An urban essence that combines notes of sophistication, seductive femininity and strength.

Fragrance Supplier: Tagasako
Package Designer: Magali Senequier Dinand
Bottle Designer: Arketip
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle: Pochet
• Cap: C+N Packaging
• Pump: Emsar, Inc.
• Carton: Jefferson Smurfit

the healing garden in bloom – Coty Beauty US

Created to replicate the fragrance of a summer rainstorm just after lightning strikes, this enthralling floral bouquet leaves a warm, lasting, sensual impression with fresh woods, musk and amber

Fragrance Supplier: IFF
Package and Designer: Jane Tarallo, Coty Beauty US (in house)
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: The Glass Group
• Cap: Lombardi Design
• Pump: Emsar, Inc.
• Carton: Cultech

POPULAR APPEAL – MEN’S

adidas moves FRESH for Him – Coty Beauty US

A refreshing fragrance that combines spicy, green top notes of sage, bergamot and ozonic and is complemented with the rich, sensual accord of warm woods, musk, vanilla and tonka bean.

Fragrance Supplier: Symrise
Package and Bottle Designer: Coty (in house)
Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: Vitro Packaging Inc.
• Cap: Augros
• Pump and Actuator: Emsar, Inc.
• Carton: Alcan Packaging Canada Ltd.

Jovan Heat Man – Coty Beauty US

Jovan Heat Man Fired Up combines vibrant notes of fig leaf, black currant and sultry rich leather with notes of crisp living melon, irresistible cedarmoss and vetiver. Jovan Heat Hot Bod Musk is a stimulating mix of purple sage, cardamom, fresh moss and cedarwood.

Fragrance Supplier: IFF

Package and Bottle Designers: Lisa Carroll, creative director, Coty Beauty, and Michelle Badalich, designer, Coty Beauty US

Packaging Suppliers:
• Bottle Manufacturer: NOVAPAK
• Cap: Lumson• Pump: Lumson

Spirit Antonio Banderas – Puig Fragrances & Personal Care, Inc.

Created in the sexy, seductive and provocative spirit of its namesake, Spirit Antonio Banderas is the potion that embodies the Latin personality of energy, passion and spontaneous seduction through citrus fresh top notes, a spicy middle and a finish of seductive vanilla, amber and musk notes.

Products: Eau de Toilette, full complement of grooming products.

PRIVATE LABEL/DIRECT SELL – WOMEN’S

Basic Instinct – Victoria’s Secret Beauty

A daring floral blend of port plum wine, apricot, turkish rose, gardenia, wild tuberose, patchouli and vanilla orchid, for the woman who always acts on impulse.

Products: Eau de Parfum Spray in 2.5 oz., 1.0 oz. and 0.5 oz.; Body Lotion; Body Wash

Closer – GAP Body

A fresh, active scent.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray

Comme une Evidence Elixir – Yves Rocher North America

Delicate, pure and harmonious, it envelopes the wearer in blissful well-being.

Product: Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz.

Désir de Nature – Yves Rocher North America

This sparkling fragrance surrounds the wearer with the light, fruity-floral scent of nectarines, florals and mosses and smooth, delicate textures.

Products: Eau de Toilette, Perfumed Body Lotion, Perfumed Bath-Shower Gel.

Dream More – GAP, Inc.

A sensual blend of fresh florals and soft musk with notes of orange flower, Asian lily, purple freesia and soft wood.

Products: Eau de Toilette, Body Mist

Liquid Karl by Karl Lagerfeld for H&M – Unilever Cosmetics International (Unisex)

A fresh new fragrance suitable for men or women.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray

Today. – Avon Products, Inc.

The first of a trilogy of scents, which also includes Tomorrow. and Always., Today. is a beautifully
feminine metamorphic white floral fragrance, characterized by an exclusive Avon ingredient: butterfly blossom, an entirely new floral that blooms and evolves with the women who wear it.

Product: Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz.

Wonderfleur – mark.

A one-of-a-kind fragrance, featuring the essence of an imaginary pink dandelion.

Products: Eau de Parfum, 1 fl. oz.; Shimmering Body Lotion; Scented Hair & Body Mist

PRIVATE LABEL/DIRECT SELL – MEN’S

Eryo Blue – Yves Rocher North America

Masculine elegance and modern sensuality in a scent that’s as individual as he is. Eryo Blue is a fresh new version of the classic Eryo and is ideal for the man who likes a lighter, fresher scent, infused with fresh-aromatic woody notes.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray, 1.7 fl.oz.; Hair and Body Shampoo




i’mperfect Eau de Toilette Spray – Avon Products, Inc.

A fresh fougere fragrance ideal for the truly modern man. An exotic composition of citrus top notes and silver-tipped white tea blended with warm woods.

Product: Eau de Toilette Spray in 3.4 fl. oz.

mark blu – mark.

A contemporary, youthful scent for men.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray

Liquid Karl by Karl Lagerfeld for H&M – Unilever Cosmetics International (Unisex)

A fresh new fragrance suitable for men or women.

Products: Eau de Toilette Spray