01.18.13
The Fragrance Foundation announced the official Indie nominees for The Fragrance Foundation (FiFi) Award.The nominated Indie brands represent the talented companies and individuals who created provocative new fragrances in 2012.The award — in its second year — recognizes creativity, artistry and the entrepreneurial spirit.The winner and five finalists will be announced by Elizabeth Musmanno, President of The Fragrance Foundation, at the annual award presentation hosted by Elements Showcase on Monday, January 28, 2013.
“This Indie award celebrates innovation and I find it one of the more exciting areas in the fragrance industry today,” said Elizabeth Musmanno, president of The Fragrance Foundation.“The Fragrance Foundation is proud to support the efforts of these innovators.”
“The Indie Brands are a driving creative force in the fragrance industry,” said Frederick Bouchardy, co-founder of Elements Showcase. “We applaud their artistry and contribution to our industry.”
”Indie” is defined as an established brand that has been on the market for at least two years, is not distributed or owned by a large company and is sold in 1 to 50 stores in the U.S.
Below find the official 30 Indie fragrance nominees recognized by The Fragrance Foundation and the “Indie” Committee in alphabetical order followed by the marketing company.
Amber Oud by Kilian—By Kilian, Inc.
Boutonnière No. 7 - Arquiste Parfumeur—Arquiste Perfumeur
Bowmakers by D.S. & Durga—D.S. & Durga
Broderie by Hayari - Paris—Hayari - Paris
"Calling All Angels" April Aromatics—April Aromatics
Cuirelle - Ramon Monegal Barcelona—Ramon Monegal Perfumes Barcelona
Eau de Flog, Opus Oils—Opus Oils
Eau Monumentale by Thirdman—Third Man Inc.
Edward Bess "Eau La La" —Edward Bess
Glam Monster—Donato Style LLC
INEKE Hothouse Flower—Ineke LLC
Intimacy eau de parfum—JoAnne Bassett
Lady Day by Maria Candida Gentile—Maria Candida Gentile
Le Cherche Midi No. 30 eau D’Hiver—Le Cherche Midi
"Le Smoking" for Denver Art Museum—DSH Perfumes
Lightscape Ulrich Lang New York—Ulrich Lang New York
Meadow & Fir - Phoenix Botanicals—Phoenix Botanicals
Moss Gown - Providence Perfume Co.—Providence Perfume Co.
Purusa Root by Sebastian Signs—Sebastian Signs Fragrances
Qajar Rose - Lalun Naturals, Inc.—Parfums Lalun, Lalun Naturals, Inc.
Raw Spirit "Firetree" Fragrance Oil—World Senses Pty Ltd.
Rima XI - Carner Barcelona—Carner Barcelona
Rodin , L. Rodin, LLC—Rodin Olio Lusso
Speakeasy by P. Frapin & Cie—P. Frapin & Cie
Strawberry Passion by Skye Botanicals—Skye Botanicals
Terrasse A St. Germain, Jul et Mad—Jul Et Mad
Trayee, Neela Vermeire Creation—Neela Vermeire Creations
Treazon by Ayala Moriel Parfums —Ayala Moriel Parfums
Wild Roses by Aftelier Perfumes—Aftelier Perfumes
Woody by Smell Bent—Smell Bent
The FiFi Awards will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. More info: www.fragrancefoundation.org
“This Indie award celebrates innovation and I find it one of the more exciting areas in the fragrance industry today,” said Elizabeth Musmanno, president of The Fragrance Foundation.“The Fragrance Foundation is proud to support the efforts of these innovators.”
“The Indie Brands are a driving creative force in the fragrance industry,” said Frederick Bouchardy, co-founder of Elements Showcase. “We applaud their artistry and contribution to our industry.”
”Indie” is defined as an established brand that has been on the market for at least two years, is not distributed or owned by a large company and is sold in 1 to 50 stores in the U.S.
Below find the official 30 Indie fragrance nominees recognized by The Fragrance Foundation and the “Indie” Committee in alphabetical order followed by the marketing company.
Amber Oud by Kilian—By Kilian, Inc.
Boutonnière No. 7 - Arquiste Parfumeur—Arquiste Perfumeur
Bowmakers by D.S. & Durga—D.S. & Durga
Broderie by Hayari - Paris—Hayari - Paris
"Calling All Angels" April Aromatics—April Aromatics
Cuirelle - Ramon Monegal Barcelona—Ramon Monegal Perfumes Barcelona
Eau de Flog, Opus Oils—Opus Oils
Eau Monumentale by Thirdman—Third Man Inc.
Edward Bess "Eau La La" —Edward Bess
Glam Monster—Donato Style LLC
INEKE Hothouse Flower—Ineke LLC
Intimacy eau de parfum—JoAnne Bassett
Lady Day by Maria Candida Gentile—Maria Candida Gentile
Le Cherche Midi No. 30 eau D’Hiver—Le Cherche Midi
"Le Smoking" for Denver Art Museum—DSH Perfumes
Lightscape Ulrich Lang New York—Ulrich Lang New York
Meadow & Fir - Phoenix Botanicals—Phoenix Botanicals
Moss Gown - Providence Perfume Co.—Providence Perfume Co.
Purusa Root by Sebastian Signs—Sebastian Signs Fragrances
Qajar Rose - Lalun Naturals, Inc.—Parfums Lalun, Lalun Naturals, Inc.
Raw Spirit "Firetree" Fragrance Oil—World Senses Pty Ltd.
Rima XI - Carner Barcelona—Carner Barcelona
Rodin , L. Rodin, LLC—Rodin Olio Lusso
Speakeasy by P. Frapin & Cie—P. Frapin & Cie
Strawberry Passion by Skye Botanicals—Skye Botanicals
Terrasse A St. Germain, Jul et Mad—Jul Et Mad
Trayee, Neela Vermeire Creation—Neela Vermeire Creations
Treazon by Ayala Moriel Parfums —Ayala Moriel Parfums
Wild Roses by Aftelier Perfumes—Aftelier Perfumes
Woody by Smell Bent—Smell Bent
The FiFi Awards will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. More info: www.fragrancefoundation.org