The 24th annual Fragrance Foundation Awards 2016 took place last night the garden-party themed Brewery in the City of London – and we had the very great pleasure of being there to see it all!
Hundreds of industry guests packed the venue in great anticipation for this prestigious event, so admirably hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky (who was also on this year’s judging panel for the Jasmine Awards). A host of celebrities including Callum Best, Oliver Cheshire, Sali Hughes, Jenny Packham, Laura Predalska, Lilah Parsons & were there to hand out the beautiful Lalique statuettes or simply to soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the incredible UK talent we should be so proud of in the perfume world. With a fabulous meal, Champagne flowing and entertainment provided by Kevin Simm – recent winner of BBC’s The Voice and ex member of Liberty X – it really was a night to remember, and that’s even before the awards were finally announced!
There were twenty award categories in all, with a great range of fragrance houses, both well established and newly emerging, being showcased – and to ALL the finalists in these hotly-contested and highly prized awards we send our heartfelt congratulations: it was an honour to be in a room with such diverse and equally inspiring brands and the hard-working people behind them.
Read on to find out who won a coveted Lalique Fragrance Foundation Award in each category…
Best New Female Print Campaign: Alaïa Paris
Best New Male Print Campaign: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Best New Female Commercial Fragrance: Chanel Chance Eau Vive
Best New Male Commercial Fragrance: Guerlain l’homme Ideal Eau De Cologne
Best New Female Fragrance Design & Packaging: Alaïa Paris
Best New Male Fragrance Design & Packaging: Alfred Dunhill Icon
Best New Home Fragrance: By Kilian French Boudoir
Best New Female Fragrance in Limited Distribution: Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino
Best New Male Fragrance in Limited Distribution: Tom Ford Private Blend Venetian Bergamot
Best New Independent Fragrance: The Perfume Garden India
Perfume Extraordinaire: Armani Privé Sable d’Or
Readers’ Choice Awards for Women: Leighton Denny Light & Dark Desire
Men’s Health Magazine Readers’ Choice for Men: Dior Sauvage
Best New Celebrity Fragrance: Rosie for Autograph Marks & Spencer
Boots UK People’s Choice For Women: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Boots UK People’s Choice for Men: Paco Rabanne One Million
Retailer of the Year: Harrods
Best New Male Fragrance: Dior Sauvage
Best New Female Frgrance Marc Jacobs Decadence
Ultimate Launch Award: Dior Sauvage
…Phew!
Once again, massive congratulations to all the amazing nominees who made it that far – it sounds a tad clichéd, but we swear we mean this: you’re all winners in our eyes; and to the Fragrance Foundation for organising another wonderful event that was so enjoyed by all who attended. We can’t wait to see who’ll be up for nominations next year…
Written by Suzy Nightingale
