The Fragrance Foundation Finalists’ Luncheon, hosted by Padma Lakshmi, announced the 2019 finalists and winners in various categories. Martha Hunt and Mona Kattan received the 2019 “Face of the Year” and “Instagrammer of the Year Award,” respectively at the April 5th Luncheon.
 
Laura Slatkin, founder of NEST Fragrances, was announced as this year’s “Game Changer,” and will be honored at The Fragrance Foundation Awards on June 5^th at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
 
Previously, The Fragrance Foundation previously announced that Tom Ford will be the 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree; and that Dominique Ropion, master perfumer at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF), will be the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer Award. Both will be honored on June 5^th, when the winners for Fragrance of the Year and all other categories will be celebrated.
 
 
Here’s the complete list of winners announced at the April 5^th luncheon:
 
 
FACE OF THE YEAR
Martha Hunt
 
INSTAGRAMMER OF THE YEAR
Mona Kattan
 
EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE, PRINT
The Oprah Magazine, What the Nose Knows April 2018, written by Alix Strauss
 
EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE, ONLINE
Allure, The Beauty of Living Forever Through Fragrance, written by Tynan Sinks
 
BREAKOUT STAR AWARD
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
 
INDIE FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR
BYREDO Eleventh Hour
 
HOME HOLIDAY / SEASONAL FRAGRANCE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
diptyque Legend of the North
 
BATH & BODY LINE OF THE YEAR
BYREDO Black Saffron Body Range
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, MEN’S POPULAR
Hollister Togetherness
 
COMPLETE LIST OF 2019 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED AT THE APRIL 5TH LUNCHEON:
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S LUXURY
AERIN Beauty Hibiscus Palm Eau de Parfum
BYREDO Elevator Music
Les Parfums Louis Vuitton: Attrape-Rêves
Tom Ford Lost Cherry
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S PRESTIGE
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE INTENSE
Jo Malone London Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne
JOY by Dior
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S POPULAR
ARIANA GRANDE CLOUD
Britney Spears Prerogative
KKW Body
Victoria's Secret Tease Rebel
Wild Spirit Fragrances Driftwood Eau de Parfum
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, MEN’S LUXURY
Armani/Prive Bleu Lazuli Eau de Parfum
Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV Salvia Blu
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum
by Kilian Dark Lord
Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent
 
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, MEN’S PRESTIGE
Azzaro Wanted by Night
BOSS The Scent Private Accord for Him
Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu Eau De Parfum
John Varvatos JVxNJ
 
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S
Chanel No°5 Limited Edition Eau de Parfum
by Kilian Princess
KKW Body
Les Parfums Louis Vuitton: Attrape-Rêves
Maison Margiela Mutiny
 
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR, MEN’S
Coach Platinum
John Varvatos JVxNJ
Original Penguin Signature Blend
Perry Ellis Pure Blue
Tommy Bahama Maritime Deep Blue
 
HOME COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Maison Christian Dior
diptyque 34 Collection
NEST Linen Home Fragrance Collection
Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Creations
VOLUSPA Roses Collection
 
PERFUME EXTRAORDINAIRE
Firmenich
IFF
MANE
Robertet
Symrise
 
FRAGRANCE HALL OF FAME
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au thé vert
diptyque Philosykos
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur by Maurice Roucel
Ralph Lauren Romance
 
MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE INTENSE
Chloé Nomade
Joy by Dior
Juicy Couture OUI
YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum
 
MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR, MEN’S
BOSS The Scent Private Accord for Him
CHANEL BLUE DE CHANEL PARFUM
Original Penguin Signature Blend
Perry Ellis Pure Blue
Ralph Lauren Polo Red
 
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Britney Spears Prerogative
Curve For Men
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love
Maison Margiela Mutiny
by Kilian Princess
 
CONSUMER CHOICE, WOMEN’S PRESTIGE
Coach Floral
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Femme
 
CONSUMER CHOICE, WOMEN’S POPULAR
Ariana Grande Cloud
Christian Siriano Silhouette in Bloom
Victoria's Secret Tease Rebel
 
CONSUMER CHOICE, MEN’S
Coach Platinum
Kenneth Cole for Him
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky
 
CONSUMER CHOICE, INFLUENCER
@christina.kassi
@fatmascara
@jeremyfragrance
@monakattan
@tiffbenson
 
The Fragrance Foundation 2019 Finalists’ Luncheon was presented by:
Clarins Fragrance Group, COTY, The Estée Lauder Companies, Firmenich, Givaudan, Hearst Young Women’s Group, IFF, MANE, NEST Fragrances, Robertet, Takasago and Victoria’s Secret.
 
 
PHOTO: Padma Lakshmi (L); Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation