The polls are now open for the 6th Annual Basenotes Awards. All voters are entered into a contest to win a $200 gift certificate to Fragrancenet. Categories include Best New Fragrance, Best Ever Fragrance, Best Fragrance Packaging, and more.
Perfume news: the Perfumers Choice Awards & more
The American Society of Perfumers announced their Perfumers Choice Awards on November 9. Among the winners: Giorgio Beverly Hills (Women’s Classic), Davidoff Cool Water (Men’s Classic), Bvlgari Omnia (Women’s Contemporary), and Burberry Brit (Men’s Contemporary). Chanel no. 5 joined the ASP Hall of Fame…
Sophie Labbe wins Prix Francois Coty
Sophie Labbé of International Flavors & Fragrances has been awarded the Prix François Coty, a prize given to "artistes parfumeurs" in recognition of their achievements in the field. Her fragrance creations include Cacharel Promesse, Givenchy Organza and Organza First Light, G de Gigli, Nina Ricci Premier Jour and Boss Woman.
“I am happy to receive this award on three counts: as a perfumer, as a woman—as this is the first time the award has been given to a woman—and for IFF, as it is also a first for the company,” Labbé said. (via abc-luxe and cosmeticnews)
Bonus reading: an interview with Sophie Labbé at Scented Pages (link no longer working, sorry).
5th Annual Basenotes Awards
Basenotes has released the winners of the 5th Annual Basenotes Awards, sponsored by beautycafe. Here are just a few of the winners:
WOMEN
Best Fragrance: Chanel no. 5
Best Niche Fragrance: Comme des Garcons 2…
2005 Fifi Award Winners
Here are the winners for the 2005 Fifi Awards:
MENS
Nouveau Niche: Paul Smith London for Men
Luxe: Burberry Brit for Men
WOMENS
Nouveau Niche: Burberry Brit Red
Luxe: Prada Fragrance
(via cosmeticworld)
See also: the Fragrance Awards page.