Just wait til you read our latest coverage of the fine fragrance market coming in the April 2018 edition of Happi. Til then, check out the leading names in this growing category as decided by the Fragrance Foundation.
 
Here are the top ten finalists in each category for the 2018 Fragrance Foundation Awards. 
 
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.

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 are:

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 - LVHM
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
 
Note: some categories do not have 10 names.