Countdown to 32nd Annual FiFi’s

The Fragrance Foundation continued to build anticipation for this year’s FiFi’s, at the annual FiFi Finalists breakfast, May 7, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, by announcing the top finalists in each of the FiFi categories.
Rochelle Bloom, president of The Fragrance Foundation, greeted an enthusiastic crowd and introduced presenters of the Finalists’ trophies..

The 2004 winners will be named and honored at the 32nd annual FiFi Awards ceremony, June 9th, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Cel­e­brity wa­­t­chers will want to be there as Sigourney Wea­ver will serve as host and Cheryl Hines (Curb Your En­thusiasm) will make a special guest appearance. Tom Florio, Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta, who will be inducted into the Foundation’s Hall of Fame, are the honorary committee chairs.

In addition to the established categories, this year, consumers are able to vote for their favorite fragrances at Nordstrom or online at the Nordstrom, Cosmopolitan and CosmoGIRL! websites

The top finalists as announced on May 7 are as follows.

NOUVEAU NICHE

Women’s

Chelsea Flowers by Bond No. 9 New York - Laurice & Co.
Diane von Furstenberg "D" by Inter Parfums
ENJOY by Jean Patou Paris - Clarins Fragrance Group
FlowerbyKenzo Le Parfum by Kenzo Parfums narciso rodriguez for her by Beaute Prestige International

Men’s

Baldessarini Hugo Boss by Clarins Fragrance Group
Dunhill by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
Paul Smith Extreme for Men by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/Inter Parfums
Purple Label by Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Roberto Cavalli Man by ITF USA
Vetyver by Lanvin Paris

LUXE

Women’s

Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder
Burberry Brit by Burberry
Fragrances/Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
Ralph Lauren Blue by Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana by Euroitalia/Fragrances Exclusive
Stella by Stella McCartney by Stella McCartney Parfums/YSL Beaute

Men’s

Aramis Life by Aramis & Designer
Fragrances
Black- Kenneth Cole by Lancaster Group
Essenza di Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegna by YSL Beaute
Gucci Pour Homme by Cosmopolitan
Cosmetics
Ocean Pacific for Men by Parlux Fragrances

POPULAR APPEAL

Women’s

Celine Dion Parfums by Coty Beauty US
Loving Woman by Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics, Inc.
Samba French Kiss Woman by The Perfumer’s Workshop International Ltd.
The Healing Garden Waters Intense by Coty Beauty US
Viva Samba Woman by The Perfumer’s Workshop International Ltd.

Men’s

Adidas Adrenaline Man by Coty Beauty US
Samba French Kiss Man by The Perfumer’s Workshop International, Ltd.
Stetson Untamed by Coty Beauty US
Viva Samba Man by The Perfumer’s Workshop International, Ltd.

PRIVATE LABEL by DIRECT SELL

Women’s

Breathless by Victoria’s Secret Beauty
Comme une Evidence Eau de Parfum by Yves Rocher North America
Lilu Fragrance for Girls-Pacific Sunwear by Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics
Pure Tiffany by Tiffany & Co.
Treselle by Avon Products Inc.

Men’s

HisSTORY by Avon Products Inc.
Kirra Cologne for Guys-Pacific Sunwear by Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics Inc.
Very Sexy For Him2 by Victoria’s Secret Beauty

ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR: PRINT & TV

(MEN’S OR WOMEN’S)

Print Campaign

Aramis Life by Aramis & Designer
Fragrances
Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder
Burberry Brit (women’s) by Burberry
Fragrances/Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
Essenza di Zegna by Ermenegildo
Zegna by YSL Beaute
Ralph Lauren Blue by Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana by Euroitalia/Fragrances Exclusive
Very Irresistible Givenchy by Parfums Givenchy

TV Campaign

Aramis Life by Aramis & Designer
Fragrances
Ralph Lauren Blue by Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana by Euroitalia/Fragrances Exclusive
Stetson Untamed by Coty Beauty US
Very Irresistible Givenchy by Parfums Givenchy

BATH & BODY LINE OF THE YEAR
Prestige Water Therapy by Clinique
Gucci pour Homme by CosmopolitanCosmetics
Calm To Your Senses Collection by Origins Natural Resources
Bath and Body/Gift Collection by Lulu Guinness by Riviera Concepts
Slatkin Bath Therapy by Slatkin & Co.

Popular Appeal

Avon Planet Spa by Avon Products Inc.
Calgon ahh... Spa! by Coty Beauty

BEST PACKAGING OF THE YEAR PRESTIGE

Women’s

Black Cashmere-The Perfume by Donna Karan Cosmetics
Commes des Garcons 2 by Puig Prestige Beauty
FlowerByKenzo Le Parfum by Kenzo Parfums
Gucci Eau de Parfum II by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
narciso rodriguez for her by Beaute Prestige International

Men’s

Black-Kenneth Cole by Lancaster Group
Dunhill by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
Gucci Pour Homme by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics
Purple Label by Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Subtil pour Homme by Salvatore Ferragamo by Gary Farn

POPULAR APPEAL

Women’s

Illusion by Le Club des Createurs de Beaute (CCB-Paris)
Loving Woman by Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics, Inc.
Pur Desir de Gardenia by Yves Rocher North America
Pur Desir de Lavande by Yves Rocher North America
Viva Samba Woman by The Perfumer’sWorkshop International, Ltd

Men’s

Adidas Adrenaline Man by Coty Beauty US
HisSTORY by Avon Products Inc
Samba French Kiss Man by The Perfumer’s Workshop Interna’l Ltd
Stetson Untamed by Coty Beauty US
Viva Samba Man by The Perfumer’sWorkshop International Ltd

EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE IN FRAGRANCE COVERAGE – SCENT FEATURE

Allure
Glamour
Harper's Bazaar
InStyle
Self

EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE IN FRAGRANCE COVERAGE- SCENT BITE

Allure
Elle
Harper's Bazaar
Modern Bride
Self

FRAGRANCE HALL OF FAME

Aromatics by Clinique
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company
Fracas de Robert Piguet by Fashion, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Ltd.
Must de Cartier by Cartier
Polo Ralph Lauren by Ralph Lauren Fragrances

INTERIOR SCENT COLLECTION OF THE YEAR PRESTIGE

White Barn NY Scented Candles by Bath & Body Works
Home Collection Candles &Atmosphere Sprays by Demeter Fragrance Library/Freedom Marketing Group
Cashmere Mist Candle by Donna Karan
Pure Tiffany Scented Candle by Tiffany & Co.
Elton Rocks by Elton John

SPECIALTY

Potpourri Filled Ornament for Bath & Body Works by Latitudes International
Luminary Candle for Claire Burke Candle Collection by Latitudes International
Passive Diffusers for Pottery Barn by Latitudes International
Potpourri & Passive Diffuser for Space NK Home London by Latitudes International
Fragrance Stone Potpourri for Yankee Candle Stone Collection by Latitudes International

RETAIL INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

J.C. Penney•Macy’s East
Neiman Marcus•Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue•Tiffany & Co.

TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEAR

Arcade Marketing - Sampling Device: MicroFragrance
Clear Scratch n Sniff Label
Crown Risdon - Fragrance Packaging: Ocean Pacific
International Flavors & Fragrances - Fragrance Creation: MYO-Relax
Muscle Relaxing Fragrances
Michael Edwards & Company -
Fragrance Database: Fragrances of the World.
Info Robertet Fragrances - Fragrance Creation & Method of Fragrance Ingredient Extraction: Actiflors