Fragrance artistry took center stage once again as the annual Fragrance Foundation Awards returned to the iconic David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, bringing together more than 1,000 members of the fragrance community to celebrate excellence in American perfumery.
This year’s Hall of Fame Award was presented to Nordstrom, Inc. during the retailer’s 125th anniversary year, while Master Perfumer Honorine Blanc received the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award for her remarkable contributions to fragrance creation.
The evening welcomed an impressive roster of presenters including country music star Kelsea Ballerini, NBA legend Dwyane Wade, Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon, Violet Grey founder Cassandra Grey and Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor-at-Large Julee Wilson.
Special guests included fashion icons Vera Wang, Francisco Costa, Rebecca Moses and photographer Michael Avedon.
2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards Special Honors
Hall of Fame
- Nordstrom, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Perfumer
- Honorine Blanc
2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards Winners
Fragrance of the Year – Popular (Women’s, Men’s & Universal)
- Rare Beauty Eau de Parfum
Fragrance of the Year – Ultra Luxury (Women’s, Men’s & Universal)
- Tom Ford Oud Voyager
Fragrance of the Year – Men’s & Universal Luxury
- Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Absolu
Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Prestige
- Prada Beauty Paradigme
Fragrance of the Year – Universal Prestige
- Jo Malone London Beach Blossom
Consumer Choice Popular
- Your Turn by Billie Eilish
Consumer Choice Prestige
- Valentino Beauty Born In Roma Donna Extradose
Media Campaign of the Year
- Miu Miu Beauty Miutine
Fragrance Hall of Fame
- Portrait of a Lady
Fragrance of the Year – Candle & Home Collection
- Nest New York White Lotus, Cucumber & White Sage
Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige
- Miu Miu Beauty Miutine
Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Luxury
- Valentino Beauty Born In Roma Donna Extradose
Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
- Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums Muse
Fragrance Innovation of the Year (Tie)
- Pura Cloud Dancer Pantone Color of the Year
- Rare Beauty Fragrance Layering Balm
Prestige & Popular Packaging of the Year
- Ralph’s Club New York
Ultra Luxury & Luxury Packaging of the Year
- Guerlain 2025 Exceptional Rendezvous Muguet
Indie Fragrance of the Year
- LBTY. Beauty Zephirine
Editorial of the Year
- “What Guerlain’s Shalimar Can Teach About Building a Brand That Lasts 100 Years” by Sudhir Gupta for Rolling Stone.
