Floral Perfume Connoisseurs Can't Get Enough - Here are the Superior Scents from Each Category of Fragrances
The Fragrance Awards 2022: Celebrating the Best in Perfumery
The world of perfumery recently came together to celebrate the best in the industry at the annual Fragrance Awards. An esteemed panel of industry experts, including Alice de Parcq, Clemence Pelle, Nicola Bonn, and Suzy Nightingale, gathered to judge the entries.
In the Best Citrus category, L'OBJET's Kerylos took the top spot. This refreshing scent evokes the essence of a sun-kissed day, with notes of citrus fruit that leave a lasting impression.
Officine Universelle Buly's Eau Triple Lebanese Cedar won the Best Wood category. With its intensely woody accords of cedarwood, verbena, pink peppercorn, and vetiver, it offers a robust and earthy fragrance that is both captivating and timeless.
The Best Floral category was won by Marc-Antoine Barrois' Tilia. Described as "the scent of an everlasting summer," this floral masterpiece features notes of broom, heliotrope, jasmine, sambac, and a soft, smoky vetiver.
In the Best Gourmand category, Esplendor by Granado emerged as the winner. This decadent scent offers a delightful blend of sweet and savoury notes, making it a perfect choice for those who love a rich and indulgent fragrance.
The Best Aqueous category was awarded to Eau (Water) from Free Yourself. This calming scent was crafted in Grasse, France, using clean and sustainable green chemistry, and is formulated to encourage tranquillity, emotional flow, and softness.
Bibbi's Swimming Pool won the Best Green category. This invigorating scent evokes the aroma of natural swimming pools in the south of Italy, with invigorating notes of eucalyptus, menthe, and ginger.
The Best Oud category was won by Mizensir's Perfect Oud. This complex and sophisticated scent features rich accords of oud, sandalwood, and amber, making it a perfect choice for those who love a bold and exotic fragrance.
Kingdom Scotland's Metamorphic won the Best Spicy category. Described as "incredible and super sexy" by Clemence Pellé, this leather and pepper scent offers a warm and sensual fragrance that is sure to turn heads.
In the Best Amber category, Jo Loves' Amber Lime & Bergamot took the top spot. This unique blend of amber, lime, and bergamot offers a fresh and zesty fragrance that is perfect for everyday wear.
Clive Christian's Cashmere Musk won the Best Musky category. With its complex heart note of fleuriste fusion, this musky scent opens with notes of baies rose, bloody orange, bergamot, ginger, before closing with an enveloping musky cashmere.
Eau Triple Lebanese Cedar by Officine Universelle Buly also won the Best Fougère category. This versatile fragrance offers a blend of woody and citrus notes, making it a perfect choice for those who love a fresh and sophisticated scent.
Burberry's Her Eau de Parfum was a crowdpleaser, taking the top spot in the Best Woody category. With its burst of berries, heart notes of violet and jasmine, and a dry down of woody amber and musk, it offers a fragrance that is both feminine and sophisticated.
Finally, EAUSO VERT's SALVIA SALVIA won the Best Fougère category. Inspired by the scorching heat of Mexico City in the afternoon, this fragrance features top notes of lemon, Mexican green lime, sea salt, and upcycled bergamont, before grounding itself on the skin with labdanum, fir balsam, and ambermax.
The Fragrance Awards are a celebration of the best in the perfume industry, and this year's winners are a testament to the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship that goes into creating a truly exceptional fragrance. Whether you're looking for a fresh and zesty scent, a rich and indulgent fragrance, or something in between, there's a winner from this year's Fragrance Awards that is sure to please.
