The Fragrance Foundation France’s Annual Revelation 2026 where more nuanced than the global awards held earlier this year in New York,
Following its annual global awards held in New York where L’Oréal was awarded eight prizes across five brands and dsm-firmenich took six on the manufacturing side, the Fragrance Foundation organized its dedicated France Revelation 2026.
In France, the competition was tighter with L’Oréal and LVMH each securing three awards. L’Oréal’s for Miu Miu Miutine (Best Communication, Professionals Choice), Lancôme La Vie est Belle Vanilla Nude (Women’s Best Perfume, Consumers Choice), and Prada Paradigme (Special Price, Professionals Choice). LVMH’s three wins came from Parfums Christian Dior Homme Parfum (Men’s Best Variation, Professionals Choice), Givenchy L’Interdit (Women’s Best Variation, Professionals Choice), and Kenzo Parfums L’Eau Pure (Best Olfactory Creation New Launches, Professionals Choice). Chanel came third with Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif winning the Men’s Best Perfume from consumers, while Santal de Chanel exhibition organized within the Jardins, Jardin event received the Exception Prize.
On the manufacturer side Givaudan dominated niche, winning three of the four niche category awards with Réservation Parfums Suite 909 (Independent Brand Emerging, Niche), Amouage Decision (Independent Brand Iconic, Niche), and Diptyque Lazulio (Group/PE Owned, Niche). IFF and dsm-firmenich each won two prizes. IFF for Givenchy L’Interdit and Lancôme La Vie est Belle Vanilla Nude and dsm-firmenich for Kenzo L’Eau Pure and Prada Paradigme.