The future of the American fragrance industry continued to shine bright as The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) welcomed 18 emerging leaders to the 2026 Class of Notables. Hosted at the glass enclosed Magic Room at LVMH Tower in Manhattan, the glimmering backdrop of NYC set a lively scene for an evening of accolades celebrating career achievement. The soaring space accented by sky-high windows created a magical atmosphere as TFF welcomed over 120 guests from friends and family to the nominators who championed their colleagues for this esteemed annual recognition.
Applause filled the room as each Notable received their award, showcasing the breadth of career paths within the fragrance industry. From perfumers and product developers to ecommerce managers, educators and evaluators, the night was proof positive that talent and opportunities exist across all facets of the industry. With each newly minted class, TFF reaffirms #FragranceForwardTFF, creating a network of leaders who will bring fresh perspectives to their companies and the community as they inspire the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance.
“Recognizing a new class of Notables is one of the most rewarding moments of the year on the Fragrance Foundation calendar and I am thrilled to welcome 18 emerging executives to the prestigious ranks of TFF Notable,” said Linda. G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation. “It is a professional badge of honor as it recognizes each Notable’s potential in shaping and impacting our industry. Driven to make a difference, each Notable will play an important role as an ambassador of the fragrance community. TFF is proud to continue nurturing the next generation of leaders,” she continued.
With this 12th induction ceremony, TFF adds another talented pool of fragrance professionals to its roster. As they lead the industry forward, the 2026 Notables will join prior honorees in camaraderie and come together as a powerful group to put their passion for fragrance to work and affect change.
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The Notables Class of 2026 include:
- Julia Belviso, Commercial Manager, Scent Beauty
- Rebecca Bissessar, Manager Product and Fragrance Development, Victoria’s Secret
- Bari Blitzer, Senior Manager Marketing, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, L’Oréal Luxe
- Dorothy Chiapperino, Director of Marketing Fine Fragrance NOAM, MANE
- Michelle Cho, Fine Fragrance Marketing, Symrise
- Morgan Collins, Senior Manager Education LVMH Fragrance Brands, NA, LVMH
- Rachel Drossman, Senior Manager of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, Parlux
- Max Drury, Manager YSL Marketing, L’Oréal Luxe
- Natalia Formosa, Head of Trade Marketing, Europerfumes
- Gaëlle Jacobsen-Wood, Scent Design Leader, IFF
- Kara Jae Kowalski, Lead Product Developer, Snif
- Leonardo Lucheze, Perfumer, Takasago
- Samantha McCann, Senior Manager Digital Media, NEST New York
- Thomas Nguyen, Applications Team Lead Fine Fragrance, NOAM, Givaudan
- Erwan Raguenes, Perfumer, dsm-firmenich
- Max Rossa, Perfumer, Cosmo International Fragrances
- Shauna Suhadolnik, Director Education, Retail Experience/Events, Jo Malone & Aramis, Estée Lauder Companies
- Chloe Sullivan, Senior Group Director Fragrance Brand Management, Chanel