awards: 3 posts

The Fragrance Foundation held its annual FiFi Awards on Monday, May 21st in New York. It’s the 40th Anniversary of the FiFi Awards and an actress, comedian, and singer Jane Lynch was hosting the ceremony. Without further ado, here are the winners:

Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year winner is Bond no 9 New York Oud created by perfumer Laurent Le Guernec

Luxe Women winner is Tom Ford Violet Blonde – Tom Ford Beauty

Luxe Men winner is Gucci Guilty Pour Homme – P&G Prestige

Nouveau Niche Women winner is Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge – Private Blend – Tom Ford Beauty

Nouveau Niche Men winner is Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge – Private Blend – Tom Ford Beauty

Fragrance Hall of Fame Men’s winner is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio

Fragrance Hall of Fame Women’s winner is Hermes 24 Faubourg

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It’s my pleasure to share with you that Bois de Jasmin won the 2011 FiFi Award for Editorial Excellence. The winning article was my exploration of functional perfumery, Luxury vs Function. I’m happy that this particular article won (my other two nominations were Red Lipstick Glamour and Building Perfume Wardrobe); although I talk on a regular basis about fine fragrance, I haven’t always recognized the art of functional perfumery. When I was first training in perfumery, I scoffed at making scents for laundry detergents, soaps and candles. You have a tiny budget, a handful of allowed materials and hardly any room for creativity. Where was the art in that?

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The Fragrance Foundation has announced its top ten finalists for the FiFi Awards 2012. A list of all the nominees can be found at www.fragrance.org  > FiFi Awards > Nominees. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on May 21st.

Luxe Women

ANGEL Eau de Toilette by Thierry Mugler – Clarins Fragrance Group

Beyoncé Pulse – Coty Inc.

Bottega Veneta – Coty Prestige

ELIE SAAB Le Parfum – Beauté Prestige International

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