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The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards

Honouring Excellence in Scent since 1992

Established in the United Kingdom in 1992, the Fragrance Foundation UK Awards stand as the pinnacle of recognition in the world of fragrance – widely acclaimed as “the Oscars of the Fragrance Industry.” This annual celebration in London brings together the finest minds and talents from across the sector, alongside a dazzling array of celebrity guests which have previously included Arlene Phillips, Julien Macdonald, Kim Kardashian, Natasha Kaplinsky, Paris Hilton, and Richard E. Grant. The evening has previously sparkled with live performances from artists such as Alesha Dixon, Blue, Boyzlife, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The OverTones, making it a true highlight of the industry calendar.

The awards are embraced by the entire fragrance community, with enthusiastic support from press and retailers who amplify the excitement through advertising, in-store promotions, and consumer engagement campaigns.
It’s more than an event—it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the power of scent.

“These awards are so special to the whole of the fragrance industry and for me,
I am so lucky to work in a fabulous industry that supports one another and recognises the talents of others.”

Linda Key Jackson, CEO, The Fragrance Foundation UK

CRITERIA

2025 Submission Criteria and Guidelines
Nominations open: Monday 10th November 2025
Nominations close: Friday 9th January 2026

The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards are open to Fragrance Foundation UK members and non-members.

Eligibility: The fragrance must have been launched in the UK in 2025. See individual categories for full details.

How to nominate: All nominations must be made online at thefragrancefoundationukawards.org.uk.

What you’ll need: A product description (200 words max) and a pack shot. Please check your file sizes before uploading.

File size limits: The largest individual files our server can accept are 20 MB. Reduce files in Photoshop, PicMonkey or Mac Preview (File → Export → Adjust Size).

Product samples: Three (3) full-sized products should be sent for all entries. Interior Fragrance requires six (6).

Products MUST be received between 12th – 16th January 2026 unless agreed otherwise. Non-receipt will make the entry void.

Delivery Address:
The Fragrance Foundation UK
Cliff House, Warren Road
Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5TN

Campaign of the Year: Please do not upload assets. Submit a PowerPoint via WeTransfer to production@fragrancefoundation.co.uk.

It is the responsibility of the brand to check all submitted details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us immediately.

Voting

All voting will be checked & verified by an independent body.

The Fragrance Foundation UK member companies will be contacted to vote in the following categories:

  • Emerging Brand
  • Rising Star / Trailblazer
  • Best Niche
  • Best Luxury
  • Best Prestige
  • Best Mass
  • Icon of the Year

N.B.: You cannot vote for your own nomination or company. Any such votes will be disqualified.

Cost to Enter

Members: Free of charge in line with membership banding. Additional entries above allocation cost £275 + VAT per fragrance.

Free nominations by band:
JUNIOR = 1, A = 2, B = 4, C = 6, D = 8, E = 10, F = 12, G = 14, H = 16, I = 18, J = 20, K = 22, L = 24, M = 26

If unsure of your banding, please contact us.

UK Non-Members: £275 + VAT per fragrance.

Once a fragrance is nominated, it may be entered into as many relevant categories as needed at no extra charge.

Finalists: All finalists must purchase a ticket to attend the awards on Thursday 11th June 2026.



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Awards Categories

Campaign of the Year
Criteria: A fragrance campaign that uses different forms of communication, launched in 2025. Including but not limited to broadcast, print, influencer, experiential, social and digital campaigns.
Judging: Judged by experts in film, styling and production who will consider the cohesiveness of the campaign across multiple channels, the interaction with audiences, the visual translation of the scent and the commerciality of the piece, not just the creativity. Please do not upload assets. Submit a PowerPoint via WeTransfer to production@fragrancefoundation.co.uk. Should include, if relevant, print campaign, ad commercial and any other relevant media content to support nominations.
Responsible Design & Packaging
Criteria: Any fragrance product, collection or scent delivery launched in 2025 considering the overall design, innovation and sustainability of the product. The product must be one of the following: recyclable, biodegradable or reusable.
Judging: Judged by experts in design who will consider the overall design, innovation and sustainability of the product.
Interior Fragrance
Criteria: Candles and diffusers recognising craftsmanship, uniqueness, complexity and quality of the fragrance. This category is open to any new interior fragrance that was launched in 2025. 6x product will need to be sent in for judging.
Judging: Judged by an independent panel of experts.
Perfume Extraordinaire
Criteria: Recognising the perfumer behind the olfactive masterpieces launched in 2025. Nominations open to independent perfumers and perfumers represented by a compound house. Please note compound houses must nominate on behalf of their perfumer. 12x unmarked vials will need to be sent in for judging. Please contact info@fragrancefoundation.co.uk for your code to add to the plain vials.
Judging: Judged blind by the previous year’s Jasmine Award winners.
Retailer of the Year
Criteria: Open to all authorised retailers whether in store or online. Submit 200 words to support your nomination.
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK member brands only.
Consumer Choice
Criteria: Open to all fragrances launched in 2025.
Judging: This category will be decided by a public vote.
Emerging Brand
Criteria: Recognises an emerging fragrance brand that has made a significant impact within the UK fragrance industry over the past 3 years. The winning brand will have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and a clear challenger mindset – redefining category expectations and reshaping how consumers experience fragrance.
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members, considering Brand Identity, Creativity and Innovation, Challenger Impact and Spirit.
Rising Star / Trailblazer
Criteria: Open to perfumers or an individual in their first 3 years. This award celebrates a perfumer or an individual within their first three years in the fragrance industry who demonstrates exceptional creativity, innovation, and authenticity. You need to demonstrate the impact, distinctive vision, and how you’ve shaped the future of fragrance through artistry, quality, and influence.
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
Best Niche Fragrance
Criteria: Sold in 30 doors or fewer. Creative, artisanal, unconventional. For example, an average price benchmark for this category is: £113 for a 50ml. (*All data supplied by Circana).
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
Best Luxury Fragrance
Criteria: Heritage-rich, exclusive, luxury retail experience. For example, an average price benchmark for this category is: £87 for a 50ml. (*All data supplied by Circana).
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
Best Prestige Fragrance
Criteria: Aspirational, accessible luxury, celebrity backed, broad but selective distribution. For example, an average price benchmark for this category is: £57 for a 50ml. (*All data supplied by Circana).
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
Best Mass Fragrance
Criteria: Affordable fragrances, designed for broad appeal and high-volume sales. For example, an average price benchmark for this category is: £16 for a 50ml. (*All data supplied by Circana).
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
Best Digital Innovation
Criteria: Best digital innovation that looks at the groundbreaking use of digital technology within the fragrance industry, recognising initiatives that elevate the consumer experience, enhance storytelling, or transform the way fragrance is created, discovered, or enjoyed. Eligible entries may include – but are not limited to – innovations involving augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. Please do not upload assets. Submit a PowerPoint via WeTransfer to production@fragrancefoundation.co.uk. Should include, if relevant, digital campaign and any other relevant digital innovation content to support nominations.
Judging: Judged by experts including at least one retailer.
Best Activation
Criteria: Retail or brand activations including pop-ups, roadshows and concept stores. Submit a link through to the activation to support your nomination. Include a photo of the retailer/brand activation, pop-up, roadshow, or concept store if relevant.
Judging: This category will be judged in two rounds. The public will vote for the first round through social media channels. Then the top 3 activations will be judged by a panel of influencers, journalists and retail experts to determine the overall winner.
Ultimate Launch
Criteria: The best in all areas of a launch. Awarding the fragrance launch that has created a full 360 campaign in-store, online, and on social media. This fragrance will have revolutionised the fragrance market and been particularly creative in the formulation, packaging, marketing, and advertising. You will need to provide a portfolio that demonstrates the above. Submit additional information via e-mail to info@fragrancefoundation.org.uk to support your entry.
Judging: Judged by a panel of retailers.
Icon of the Year
Criteria: The Icon of the Year award celebrates an individual who has made an extraordinary impact on the fragrance industry by redefining its boundaries through creativity, innovation, and cultural influence. The award recognises those who have contributed significantly globally within the past year through the development of groundbreaking fragrances, disruptive concepts, or visionary approaches that challenge tradition. Honourees are evaluated on their creative contributions, cultural resonance, and ability to inspire trends that extend beyond the industry, as well as their innovation in areas such as sustainability, digital engagement, and inclusivity. Commercial success and market impact are also considered, alongside the individual’s capacity to inspire future generations and leave a lasting legacy. More than popularity, this award honours true visionaries who elevate fragrance as both an art form and a cultural force, shaping consumer perceptions and expanding its reach across demographics and geographies. Along with 200 words, submit a high-res headshot.
Judging: Voted for by TFF UK members.
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NOMINATE

Nominations for this year’s Awards are now closed. Judging will take place over the coming months with winners announced at our Awards ceremony on Thursday 11th June.

Awards Ceremony

The 2026 Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 11th June at our new venue, The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London.

Join us at the heightened prestigious awards that are bound to give even more of a wow as we celebrate and recognise the best in the industry.

Tickets for members: £395* 

Table of 10: £3,950* 

Table of 12: £4,740* 

To secure your tickets, get in touch with info@fragrancefoundation.org.uk

Non-Members can purchase tickets from 1st March 2026, to join our waiting list please e mail info@fragrancefoundation.org.uk

Tickets for non-members: £495* 

*All prices exclude VAT

2025 AWARDS

THE WINNERS OF THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS 2025 ARE…

Newcomer Winner

Sabrina Carpenter

Consumers' Choice Winner

Billie Eilish, Eilish No.3

Perfume Extraordinaire Winner

Marc-Antoine Barrois, TILIA

Independent Fragrance Winner

Marc-Antoine Barrois, TILIA

Responsible Design & Packaging

Bottega Veneta Collection

Interior Fragrance Winner

Diptyque, 107 New Bond Street Candle

Media Campaign Winner

Balmain Beauty, Les Eternels de Balmain

Innovation Winner

Edeniste Oud Ghazal, Scientific Innovation Scent to Reduce Stress

Limited Distribution Winner

D.S. & DURGA, Wear at Maximum Volume

National Distribution Winner

Tom Ford Beauty, Eau D’Ombre Leather

Online Retailer Winner

Space NK

Retailer (Less than 30 Doors) Winner

Harrods / H Beauty

Retailer (More than 30 Doors) Winner

Space NK

Best New Fragrance Winner

Acne Studios par Frederic Malle

Best New Fragrance Collection Winner

Diptyque, Les Essences de Diptyque

Ultimate Launch Winner

Jo Malone London x Paddington, Orange Marmalade Cologne

Annalise Fard

Senior Director of Beauty, Home, Fine Jewellery & Watches, Harrods

2023 Recipient

Shelley Ann Smyth

CEO of Phoenix Beauty

2022 Recipient

 Linda Taylor

Former Managing Director, Kenneth Green Associates

2019 Recipient

Roja Dove

Perfumer

2017 Recipient

Linda Key Jackson

CEO of The Fragrance Foundation UK

2017 Recipient

Lucia van der Post

Editor & Journalist

2015 Recipient

Marigay McKee

CEO and Founder MM Luxe Consulting

2013 Recipient

Robin Vincent

Former Managing Director, Clarins UK

2012 Recipient

Per Neuman

Former Managing Director, Estée Lauder Companies

2011 Recipient

Terms & Conditions

In these Terms & Conditions, the “Organiser”, “Us”, “Our”, or “We” means The Fragrance Foundation UK and “Event” shall mean the event you’ve purchased a ticket for.

  1. Tickets to this Event are issued on behalf of the Organiser, The Fragrance Foundation UK, and are subject to the following terms and conditions:
  2. Nobody will be allowed admission to the Event without a valid ticket.
  3. For the safety of people at the Event, the venue management and the Organiser reserve the right to refuse admission and conduct security searches as they deem appropriate.
  4. All tickets or passes should be checked on purchase, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
  5. Refunds are not available from 28 days prior to the event. If you are unable to attend, then the name can be changed on the ticket, but not refunded.
  6. If the Event is rescheduled or moved, the Organiser will give you the option of either retaining or exchanging your tickets for the new date/location. If the Event is cancelled, you may be offered the option to transfer your ticket to a future event or a refund on your ticket. Please note that any Booking Fees and/or Transaction Fees are not refundable in these circumstances. If you opted for Ticket Refund Protection, this is also a non-refundable fee.
  7. If the Event is rescheduled, changed, moved or cancelled, the Organiser cannot be held responsible for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodation and other related goods, services or compensation.
  8. Tickets cannot be resold for commercial gain. If we have reason to believe that tickets have been resold, they will be invalidated, and the holder will be refused admission.
  9. We may restrict the sale of tickets to a maximum number per person (allocation). We reserve the right to cancel tickets bought in excess of this allocation.
  10. The Organiser reserves the right to alter or vary the content or timing of any part of the Event in circumstances beyond its reasonable control without any obligation to make any refunds or exchange tickets.
  11. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject any person appearing to be intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, behaving dangerously or inappropriately, or for any other behaviour likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance and annoyance or for failure to comply with the reasonable request of the Organiser.
  12. Neither the Organiser nor the venue operator will be responsible for any loss, damage, death or injury howsoever caused unless (i) the relevant party has breached its legal obligations; and (ii) such loss or damage is a direct and reasonably foreseeable result of the breach. For the avoidance of doubt, the Organiser will not be responsible for the actions of any third party, including, but not limited to, the exhibitors.
  13. If all or any of the Event is planned to take place outdoors it will take place regardless of weather conditions (unless deemed unsafe by the safety officer). There are no refunds for bad weather (at indoor or outdoor events).
  14. The Organiser does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the Event.
  15. Visitors may be filmed, photographed or sound recorded for broadcast, publication or security purposes whilst at the Event by the Organiser and our trusted sponsors and partners.
  16. It is a condition of your admission to the Event that no commercial (non-private) use may be made by you of the Event or any part of it.
  17. Visitors are not permitted to bring animals to the Event with the exception of guide, assistance and hearing dogs.
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  20. Every effort will be made to admit latecomers at a suitable break in theatres, workshops or performances, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
  21. In accordance with the venue, visitors aged under 18 are not permitted
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