THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE AMERICAN FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY, THE 2025 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS, TAKES CENTER STAGE AT LINCOLN CENTER
SPECIAL AWARDS INCLUDE RALPH LAUREN AS HALL OF FAME HONOREE AND DANIELA ANDRIER AS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT PERFUMER
NEW YORK , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The fragrance industry's most iconic event bowed once again tonight at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with The 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards. The star-studded salute celebrated excellence and innovation in American fragrance across 19 categories from beautifully crafted scents to creative packaging. Two awards of distinction, the Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer, were awarded to Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Ralph Lauren Corporation, and Daniela Andrier, Master Perfumer of Givaudan, respectively, adding to the evening's festivities. A sold-out crowd of 1000 gathered to celebrate the winners that made 2024 a spectacular year in fragrance with a guest list including fragrance founders and perfumers plus fashion designers, artists, celebrities and creators.
'This is the fragrance industry's biggest night. It's the one night when the fragrance community from the big, bold names to the independent creators come together to celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of our industry, and the remarkable achievements of the people behind the scents' remarked Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation. 'What a celebration it was from tonight's winners who took home their coveted trophies to our illustrious honorees who have made such an indelible mark on the American fragrance industry.'
Levy added, 'Honoring an American legend such as Ralph Lauren as the Hall of Fame Honoree for his incredible legacy is one of the most memorable moments in TFF USA Awards history. The emotional and creative highs of the evening were heightened to new levels through Daniela Andrier's mastery of perfumery and storytelling that earned her the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer honor. Presenting these Awards to such esteemed icons of business and prolific perfumers at Lincoln Center only elevates fragrance to the art form that it is as it celebrates the creative artistry and sheer emotion behind them.'
A hallmark of the evening was the signature scent that was created exclusively for the event by Daniela Andrier as a special celebration of the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer. Named Lincoln in June as a fragrant nod to the event and spectacular setting, the fragrance filled the lobby air of the majestic theater with notes of florals as guests arrived. There was exuberance in the air amidst the ambient scent as the fragrance industry mixed and mingled in anticipation of the grand awards ceremony that culminated with the ultimate accolades saluting the very best in fragrances, as well as icons of the industry who have redefined American fragrance.
Daniela Andrier, Master Perfumer at Givaudan, expressed her gratitude, stating 'In my work I find inspiration in the unexpected combination of colours and blending the rare with the ordinary. It is essential to avoid clichés and resist the unnecessary urge to be modern. True depth comes from humility—understanding where we come from, appreciating tradition, and recognizing the significance of culture in our craft. I am deeply passionate about crafting fragrances, and receiving this prestigious recognition from The Fragrance Foundation USA holds significant meaning for me as a perfumer.'
David Lauren, Chief Branding and Innovation Officer of the Ralph Lauren Corporation, accepted the Hall of Fame Honor on behalf of Mr. Lauren. Presenters included Actress, Producer and Advocate Laverne Cox, Fashion Designer Vera Wang, Fashion Innovator Dapper Dan, Allure and Self magazines Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel, and iconic brand ambassador Carolyn Murphy and model and actor Tyson Beckford, brand founders Erica Anderson and Ingrid Nilsen of The New Savant, and Jackie Aina of FORVR Mood. Celebrating fragrance at its core was this year's artistic collaboration with cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg that magnified the essence of ingredients from florals to citrus through AI. This year's Awards was another exciting edition that celebrated the artistry of perfumes and the artists that create them.
The Winners for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards are:
Fragrance of the Year – Women's Luxury
Kilian Paris Sunkissed Goddess, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, perfumer Calice Becker
Fragrance of the Year – Women's Prestige
KAYALI Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42, KAYALI; dsm-firmenich, perfumer Gabriela Chelariu
Fragrance of the Year – Men's Luxury
Tom Ford Bois Pacifique, Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, perfumers Rodrigo Flores-Roux & Adriana Medina
Fragrance of the Year – Men's Prestige
Ralph Lauren Polo 67, L'Oréal; dsm-firmenich, perfumer Marie Salamagne
Fragrance Hall of Fame
Rabanne 1 Million Eau De Toilette, Puig; Givaudan, perfumers Michel Girard, Olivier Pescheux, Christophe Raynaud
Fragrance of the Year – Universal Prestige
Maison Margiela Replica Afternoon Delight, L'Oréal; IFF, perfumer Carlos Benaïm
Fragrance of the Year – Universal Luxury
Byredo Desert Dawn, Puig; Robertet, perfumer Jérôme Epinette
Fragrance of the Year – Ultra-luxury – Women's, Men's, Universal
Tom Ford Black Lacquer; Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan, perfumer Guillaume Flavigny
Fragrance of the Year – Popular – Women's, Men's, Universal
'AFTER SUN', Vacation®; Givaudan, perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Media Campaign of the Year – Women's, Men's Universal
Lancôme La vie est belle L'Elixir, L'Oréal
Candle & Home Collection of the Year
Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli Wellness Collection, Nest New York; Givaudan, perfumers Christine Hassan & Linda Song
Consumer Choice – Prestige – Women's, Men's & Universal
Burberry Her Intense, Coty; Takasago, perfumer Aurelien Guichard
Consumer Choice – Popular – Women's, Men's & Universal
Platinum, Bath & Body Works; IFF, perfumers Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, Laurent Le Guernec
Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
Balmain Beauty Ébène, Estée Lauder Companies; Symrise, perfumer Maurice Roucel
Five Category Winners Previously Announced on April 8, 2025 in New York City
Fragrance Editorial of the Year – Print/Digital
Justin Fenner, Robb Report; The Man with The Golden Nose
Innovative Fragrance: Product of the Year
D.S.& Durga Murder Mystery Set; D.S.& Durga; dsm-firmenich, David & Kavi Moltz
Packaging of the Year: Prestige/Popular
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild; Coty; Marc Jacobs
Packaging of the Year: Ultra-Luxury/Luxury
Diptyque Fleur De Peau Holiday Edition; Diptyque in collaboration with Lucy Sparrow
Indie Fragrance of the Year
Délices des Bois; Veronique Gabai; dsm-firmenich; Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie
About The Fragrance Foundation
The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) is the industry's preeminent organization that celebrates the creativity of the people and products that bring captivating scents to life. With its mission to inspire the world to discover the passion and artistry of fragrance, TFF sets standards of excellence for the industry and embraces inclusivity and representation of the American marketplace. As the premier resource for fragrance, TFF informs and inspires through education and events. A not for profit association, the Foundation unites 140+ of the nation's leading brands, fragrance houses, and retailers as its members, expanding its roster to include independent brands. Founded in 1949, TFF remains steadfast in its commitment to growing the community of fragrance enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.fragrance.org or our social channels including @FragranceFoundation on IG and @TheFragranceFoundation on Facebook and YouTube.
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a wide range of products, brands, distribution channels and international markets. The Company's brand names — which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children and Chaps, among others — constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, visit https://corporate.ralphlauren.com.
About Daniela Andrier Vice President, Fragrance & Beauty Fine Fragrances | Givaudan Daniela Andrier has managed to maintain the wonder that smells have always brought her. Her range of fragrances, notably including orange blossom, iris, lentisk or galbanum, comes from a childhood spent in an immense garden and a Super 8 screen. Today, by combining the raw materials, she seeks to share with everyone 'that joy of living that perfume celebrates in particular'. She brings to life creations full of grace and delicacy, with a sophisticated design behind an apparent simplicity 'achieving a just harmony on the edge, with so many facets that represent a world of 'possibles'.
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