In one of the most highly anticipated moments for the fragrance industry, The Fragrance Foundation announced the finalists for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards at its annual luncheon held today at Cipriani 42. Revealing the finalists for 19 fragrance categories, the event set the stage for the exciting countdown to the “best of 2024’s fragrances” at the June Awards that salutes excellence and innovation in the industry. Adding to the afternoon’s festivities was the announcement of the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer with this year’s distinguished honor going to renowned perfumer, Daniela Andrier, Master Perfumer at Givaudan, and the presentation of the inaugural TFF Leadership Award to Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of The Fashion Institute of Technology.
Of the 19 fragrance categories, winners of five categories were also announced during the afternoon event. Winners of the remaining 14 categories will be revealed at the iconic ceremony on June 5th at Lincoln Center where two awards of distinction will also be presented including the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer and the 2025 Hall of Fame Award to Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Ralph Lauren Corporation, as previously announced.
“The April luncheon is a symbolic moment for the US fragrance industry as it marks the countdown to the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, The Fragrance Foundation Awards,” states Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation. “To be a finalist for these coveted awards signifies to the industry and community the recognition of being one of the very best of fragrance across multiple categories. It is also a moment for us to celebrate the creative contributions of an esteemed perfumer such as Daniela Andrier and for the first time in our history, present an award to Dr. Joyce F. Brown for her visionary leadership in fragrance education and expanding the degree program at FIT, as she plans to retire in the spring.”
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Credit: Getty Images by Kevin Mazur for The Fragrance Foundation
Credit: Regina Fleming Photography
2025 Winners
Fragrance Editorial of the Year – Winner:
Fragrance Editorial of the Year – Finalists:
Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year Winner:
Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year Finalists:
Packaging of the Year – Ultra Luxury/Luxury Winner:
Packaging of the Year – Ultra Luxury/Luxury Finalists:
Packaging of the Year – Prestige/Popular Winner:
Packaging of the Year – Prestige/Popular Finalists:
Indie Fragrance of the Year Winner:
Indie Fragrance of the Year Finalists:
2025 Finalists
Fragrance of the Year – Ultra Luxury – Women’s, Men’s & Universal:
Fragrance of the Year – Universal Luxury :
Fragrance of the Year – Universal Prestige:
Fragrance of the Year – Popular – Women’s, Men’s & Universal:
Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Luxury:
Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige:
Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Luxury:
Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Prestige:
Media Campaign of the Year:
Candle & Home Collection of the Year:
Consumer Choice – Fragrance of the Year – Prestige
Consumer Choice – Fragrance of the Year – Popular:
Fragrance Hall of Fame:
Perfume Extraordinaire:
