
Designer Narciso Rodriquez presented Fragrance of the Year Universal Prestige (winner: Tom Ford Black Orchid, accepted by Nathalie Berger Duquene, Senior Vice President Global Marketing Tom Ford Beauty), and Fragrance of the Year, Universal Luxury (Byredo Tobacco Mandarin, accepted by Julien Gommichon, President Americas Diptyque and Byredo).

First up was model, actress, and iconic face of Lancome Tresor Isabella Rossellini, who announced the winners for Editorial Excellence in Print and Digital (Town & Country, “It Smells Good in Here,” and, “How Signature is Your Signature Scent?,” which were accepted by Beauty Director April Long). The feelgood factor of fragrance is a huge opportunity for our entire industry.”Īnd then the roll-call of wow-factor presenters began. “Seduction and romance are well and good, but there are so many emotions we can activate to capture a far greater number of consumers.

“Now more than ever the benefits of fragrances are recognized by all,” he said. Levy said in her opening remarks, “We are now about to emerge more resilient than ever.”įragrance Foundation Chairman of the Board Jerry Vittoria welcomed attendees, highlighting how the pandemic showed the world how important fragrance could be by bringing positivity and comfort at a time when it was so sorely needed. His short film, Gratitude, spoke for so many in such a challenging time-and, as Fragrance Foundation President Linda G. Schwartzberg’s breathtaking time-lapse films of flowers were the dazzling centerpiece of Fragrance Day 2021 and an integral part of TFF communications and social posts throughout the year. The event kicked off with a very special presentation of award-winning cinematographer-and Fragrance Foundation artistic collaborator-Louie Schwartzberg’s work by none other than Oprah Winfrey.

The celebrity-studded affair celebrated this year’s winners and nominees in 22 categories, toasting creativity, innovation, and achievement in all aspects of the fragrance industry. Star power? The 2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards, which was streamed live today to an audience of more than 3,000 viewers globally, had it-and then some.
