The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) announced the 2021 winners of The Fragrance Foundation Awards today via webinar. The webinar, viewed live by over 3000 globally, celebrated this year’s winners and honorees for their fragrance creativity and achievements.

“Congratulations to all of the 2021 Fragrance Foundation Award honorees and winners who were announced today. We appreciate the thousands of people around the globe who joined us today virtually which has grown to include hundreds of sales specialists. Although the past year was so very challenging, we are deeply grateful for the recognition that fragrance contributed to enhancing lives and personal well being. People around the world will emerge at new levels of resilience with gratitude for what is most important,” said Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation.

The star-studded Awards included presenters Dolly Parton, Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue, Isabella Rossellini, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Thom Browne, André Leon Talley, and Christian Siriano.

TFF honored Calice Becker, Vice President Perfumer and Director of the Givaudan Perfumery School with the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award, and Philippe Benacin, Chairman and CEO Interparfums, with the Hall of Fame Award.

“Calice Becker is renowned for her innovative approach to perfumery and has received many industry-wide accolades including several TFF awards over the years. We are proud to honor Calice as the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer for all she has already achieved and will continue to contribute in the future. The Hall of Fame Award goes to an exemplary talent and leader in the industry, recognizing their major contributions to the world of fragrance. Philippe Benacin joins illustrious fragrance executives and designers in the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame with this iconic award,” said Levy.

At the event, Louie Schwartzberg, award winning cinematographer, director and producer, who is also TFF’s 2021 collaborative partner, was welcomed officially to the global fragrance community. TFF showcased his awe-inspiring work of floral photography and timelapse videos throughout the event and shared his inspiration between humans, nature and the environment.

“Beauty is nature’s tool for survival because we protect what we love,” said Schwartzberg.

All categories and winners are now highlighted on the TFF Instagram.

 

And, the 2021 TFF winners are:
 

Fragrance of the Year - Women’s - Luxury
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Chant for the Nymph
Perfumer - Alberto Morillas

Fragrance of the Year - Women’s - Prestige
Giorgio Armani My Way
Perfumer - Carlos Benaïm

Fragrance of the Year - Men’s - Luxury
Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze Roman Wood Eau de Parfum
Perfumer - Dora Baghriche

Fragrance of the Year - Men’s - Prestige
Dior Homme Eau de Toilette
Perfumer - François Demachy

Fragrance of the Year - Universal - Luxury
Byredo Tobacco Mandarin
Perfumer - Jérôme Epinette

Fragrance of the Year - Universal - Prestige
Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum
Perfumer - Yann Vasnier

Fragrance of the Year - Popular
Ariana Grande R.E.M.
Perfumer - Alexis Grugeon

Fragrance Hall of Fame
Lancôme Trésor
Perfumer - Sophia Grojsman

Candle & Home Holiday
Nest New York Blue Cypress & Snow
Perfumer - Jérôme Epinette

Fragrance Innovative Product of the Year
diptyque Electric Wall Diffuser - Baies

Luxury - Packaging of the Year
Christian Louboutin Loubirouge
Packaging Designer - Christian Louboutin Beauty

Prestige/Popular - Packaging of the Year
Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum
Packaging Designers - Marc Jacobs with Coty; and Jacky Blue

Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac
Perfumer - Pascal Gaurin, IFF

 

Fragrance of the Year - Indie
Arquiste Misfit
Perfumer - Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Media Campaign of the Year - Women’s
Marc Jacobs Perfect

Media Campaign of the Year - Men’s
Calvin Klein CK Everyone

Fragrance Editorial of the Year - Print
Town & Country, It Smells Good in Here Editor - April Long

Fragrance Editorial of the Year - Digital
Town & Country, How Signature is Your Signature Scent? Why Now is the Perfect Time to Craft a Custom Perfume
Editor - April Long

Consumer Choice - Women’s Prestige of the Year
Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum
Perfumer - Domitille Michalon-Bertier

Consumer Choice - Women’s Popular of the Year
Victoria's Secret Bombshell Passion
Perfumers - Linda Song and Adriana Medina

Consumer Choice - Men’s of the Year
Calvin Klein CK EVERYONE Perfumer - Alberto Morillas

Consumer Choice - Candle & Home Collection
Boy Smells Slow Burn by Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves
Perfumer - Jérôme Epinette