Here they are — the top ten finalists in each category, in the 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards. (Note: Some categories already have less than 10 fragrances.) 

Next, each category will be cut down to five finalists — stay tuned for the next announcement after the annual Fragrance Foundation Finalists’ luncheon on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Tickets are still available to purchase, BTW).

At the luncheon, Victoria’s Secret Angel and IMG model, Romee Strijd will be awarded The Fragrance Foundation’s Face of The Year. They will also recognize member companies for Consumer Experiential Innovation and Give Back. In addition, winners will be unveiled for Editorial Excellence, Social Media Campaign, and 360-Degree Marketing.

“The Fragrance Foundation is pleased to have an impressive array of compelling fragrances in Luxury, Prestige, Popular, Indie and Consumer Choice categories,” said Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation. “Our member companies continue to inspire all of us to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance.”

The Fragrance Foundation Awards gala will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall.

The 2018 Top Ten Finalists 

FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR 

WOMEN’S LUXURY

ARMANI/PRIVÉ NEW YORK – Giorgio Armani
BYREDO VELVET HAZE – Byredo
CLÉMENTINE CALIFORNIA – Atelier Cologne
GABRIELLE CHANEL – CHANEL
JASON WU EAU DE PARFUM – Parlux, LTD
MISS DIOR EAU DE PARFUM – Christian Dior
TIFFANY & CO. EAU DE PARFUM – Coty, Inc.
TOM FORD FABULOUS – Tom Ford Beauty
TWILLY D’HERMÈS – Hermès Parfums
WOMAN IN GOLD – By Kilian

MEN’S LUXURY

ACQUA DI PARMA COLONIA PURA EAU DE COLOGNE – LVMH
DIPTYQUE VETYVERIO – diptyque Paris
ENGLISH OAK & HAZELNUT COLOGNE – Jo Malone London
GOLD KNIGHT – By Kilian
L’ENVOL DE CARTIER – Cartier
MYRRH & TONKA COLOGNE INTENSE – Jo Malone London
TOM FORD OUD MINÉRALE – Tom Ford Beauty

WOMEN’S PRESTIGE

BLACK TULIP – NEST Fragrances
CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
DOLCE & GABBANA LIGHT BLUE EAU INTENSE – Shiseido Fragrances
GOLDEA THE ROMAN NIGHT – Bvlgari
GUCCI BLOOM – Coty, Inc.
JUICY COUTURE VIVA LA JUICY GLACÉ – Revlon
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ PARFUMS-FOR HER
FLEUR MUSC – Shiseido Fragrances
TERRE DE LUMIÈRE EAU DE PARFUM – L’occitane en Provence
WOMAN BY RALPH LAUREN – Ralph Lauren Fragrances

MEN’S PRESTIGE

AZZARO WANTED – Clarin’s Fragrance Group
COACH FOR MEN – Interparfums
DOLCE & GABBANA LIGHT BLUE EAU INTENSE POUR HOMME – Shiseido Fragrances
GENTLEMAN GIVENCHY – LVMH
HUGO BOSS, BOSS BOTTLED TONIC – Coty, Inc.
JOHN VARVATOS ARTISAN PURE – Revlon
MISSONI PARFUM POUR HOMME – Euroitaly
PRADA LUNA ROSSA CARBON – PUIG
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO UOMO CASUAL LIFE – Salvatore Ferragamo Parfums
Y BY YSL – YSL Beauté

POPULAR

DIAMONDS BLUSH – Jafra Cosmetics International
ELIZABETH ARDEN WHITE TEA – Revlon
GLOSSIER YOU – Glossier Inc.
NAVIGO OCEAN HOMME – Jafra Cosmetics International
ORIGINAL PENGUIN ICONIC BLEND – Falic Fashion Group
PERRY ELLIS FOR MEN – Falic Fashion Group
SHAWN MENDES SIGNATURE – Revlon
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret

PERFUME EXTRAORDINAIRE

CHANEL
COSMO INTERNATIONAL FRAGRANCES
FIRMENICH
FUEGUIA 1833
GIVAUDAN
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES
MANE
ROBERTET
SERGE LUTENS
SYMRISE

BREAKOUT STAR

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO SILHOUETTE, The Fragrance Group
COMMODITY GOLD – Commodity
DIOR SAUVAGE – Parfums Christian. Dior
INDIGO – NEST Fragrances
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
VODKA ON THE ROCKS – By Kilian

PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

WOMEN’S

CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
GABRIELLE CHANEL – CHANEL
JASON WU EAU DE PARFUM – Parlux, LTD
KENZO WORLD INTENSE – KENZO Parfums
LES PARFUMS LOUIS VUITTON – Louis Vuitton
TIFFANY & CO. EAU DE PARFUM – Coty, Inc.
TWILLY D’HERMÈS – Hermès Parfums
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
ORIGINAL PENGUIN ICONIC BLEND – Falic Fashion Group
PERRY ELLIS FOR MEN – Falic Fashion Group
PRADA LUNA ROSSA CARBON – PUIG
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO UOMO CASUAL LIFE – Shiseido Fragrances
Y BY YSL – YSL Beauté

HOME COLLECTION OF THE YEAR

CIRE TRUDON LES BELLES MATIÈRES MADURAÏ, REGGIO, TADINE – Cire Trudon
COMMODITY HOME and BODY – Commodity
DIPTYQUE 34 BOULEVARD SAINT GERMAIN – diptyque Paris
MAISON MARGIELA REPLICA CANDLES – Maison Margiela Fragrances
MOONLIGHT IN HEAVEN SCENTED CANDLE & SOAP – By Kilian
SUGAR COOKIE COLLECTION – NEST Fragrances
TOCCA VOYAGE HOME FRAGRANCE COLLECTION – Tocca

BATH & BODY COLLECTION OF THE YEAR

AROMATHERAPY COLLECTION FROM BATH & BODY WORKS – Bath & Body Works
BYREDO ROSE HAND CARE COLLECTION – Byredo
CLÉMENTINE CALIFORNIA TREATMENT LINE – Atelier Cologne
DIPTYQUE DO SON FRAGRANCE GESTURES – diptyque Paris
ELIZABETH ARDEN WHITE TEA BATH AND BODY LINE – Revlon
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
EAU D’INITIE – Exemplaire
EL COSMICO – D.S. & Durga
LOS HUMOS SAGRADOS – Fueguia 1833
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN BRUMA
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN II (DEUX)
MAISON TRUDON PARFUM IN MORTEL
OUD DU JOUR – Amouroud
PELARGONIUM – AEDES DE VENUSTAS
POTENTIA AMBER GOD – House of Potentia
THAYS – Fueguia 1833

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

GUCCI BLOOM – Coty, Inc.
KATY PERRY’S INDI – Coty, Inc.
KKW CRYSTAL GARDENIA – KKW Fragrance
MISS DIOR EAU DE PARFUM – Parfums Christian Dior
TOM FORD FABULOUS – Tom Ford Beauty
Y, YSL – YSL Beauté

360-DEGREE MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

CAROLINA HERRERA GOOD GIRL – PUIG
GUCCI BLOOM – Coty, Inc.
EMPORIO ARMANI – Giorgio Armani
MISS DIOR EAU DE PARFUM – Parfums Christian Dior
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE – Victoria’s Secret

MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

WOMEN’S

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

EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE IN FRAGRANCE COVERAGE

FEATURE

ALLURE – The New Fragrance Frontier
ELLE MAGAZINE – This Is Your Brain On Vetiver MARIE CLAIRE – Into The Wild
MARIE CLAIRE – Popping Bottles
MARIE CLAIRE – Something’s In The Air
NEZ – THE OLFACTORY MAGAZINE – Critical Effects

ARTICLE

ALLURE – Going Rogue
ELLE MAGAZINE – Dream Catchers
ELLE MAGAZINE – Scent-Sational
MARIE CLAIRE – In Her Own Words: Haley Bennett
MARIE CLAIRE – In Her Own Words: Jennifer Aniston

ONLINE

ÇAFLEUREBON.COM – Elizabeth and James Nirvana French Grey “Shades of Grey” ÇAFLEUREBON.COM – Opium Den: Studio 54 and the Launch of Yves St. Laurent Opium
ÇAFLEUREBON.COM – Perfume, Poetry and Rock: The Scented Intersection of Transformation
COLOGNOISSEUR – The Scent of Christmas Past
ELLE.COM – Notes From Underground: Can a Fragrance Help Us Embrace Mortality FRAGRANTICA.COM – Gold As a Parfumistic Concept
HARPERSBAZAAR.COM – How I Fell Back In Love With An Old Perfume THECUT.COM – It Took 150 Tries for Dior to Make Their Next Hit Perfume for Millennials
THEPLUMGIRL.COM – The Scent of Slavic Melancholy
THEPLUMGIRL.COM – Cuir de Russie

CONSUMER CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS

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

CONSUMER CHOICE – WOMEN’S

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

CONSUMER CHOICE – MEN’S

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