About

Mission

To inspire the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance.

Diversity, Equity &

Inclusion Pledge

I commit to being fragrance forward by holding myself and my company accountable at all levels to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

I commit to breaking barriers for people of all backgrounds in launching, growing and sustaining careers in the fragrance industry.

I commit to actionable steps to broadening my perspective, changing my workplace and changing the industry.

To learn more about our DEI initiative and watch our events, click here.

Objectives

Engage Consumers

Engage and educate consumers on the creativity and emotional connection of fragrance.

Nurture Talent

Educate the industry through professional development programs and new ways of thinking.

Give Back

Annual give back initiative through charitable partnership.

Enhance Membership

Deliver value to members uniting our resources to support industry wide objectives.

Create Experiences

Provide the community with important programs and meaningful recognition to grow the fragrance business.

Grow and Expand our Community to Include Diverse Members

Who We Are

The Fragrance Foundation consists of a full-time staff located in NYC, as well as an Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and several committees focused on different topics that meet quarterly.

Our Members

The Fragrance Foundation has over 100 member companies, consisting of fragrance brands, fragrance houses, retailers and media. Please click on the company name below to be redirected to their website.

Our History

Key milestones throughout the history of The Fragrance Foundation, which was founded in 1949. 

Press

June 9, 2025

The Daily Front Row

The Fragrance Foundation Awards Honor Star Scents At Lincoln Center

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June 9, 2025

BeautyInc

Inside the 2025 Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards

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June 7, 2025

Robb Report

All the Colognes and Scents That Won Big at the Fragrance Foundation Awards

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June 6, 2025

Premium Beauty News

The Fragrance Foundation unveils its 2025 Awards in New York

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June 6, 2025

BeautyInc

The Best Beauty Moments at The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2025: Laverne Cox, Vera Wang, Carolyn Murphy and More

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June 6, 2025

ELLE

Inside the 2025 Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards

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International

The Fragrance Foundation Celebrates the world of Fragrance. We explore, Empower, and Develop the diverse talents that drive the industry with an eye toward increasing consumer appreciation of fragrance.

The Fragrance Foundation Austria

Schottenring 12/Top 5
1010 Wien, Austria
https://www.thefragrancefoundation.at/

Japan Fragrance Association

Musashino-shi
1-4-14 Higashi-Cho, Kichijoji
Tokyo
Japan
http://japanfragrance.org/

The Fragrance Foundation France

26, rue de l’Etoile
75017 Paris
https://www.fragrancefoundation.fr/

The Fragrance Foundation UK

45 Station Rd
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 1AT UK
https://www.fragrancefoundation.org.uk/

*Any other organizations claiming to be affiliated with The Fragrance Foundation are not valid.