The Prix Francois Coty 2021 was awarded to Firmenich Perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin while the special Prix D’Honneur Francois Coty was given to Christopher Sheldrake Perfumer at Serge Lutens and Director of Fragrance Research and Development at Chanel at a special ceremony in Paris December 2, 2021
Esxence 2026 16th Edition’s theme, ‘Sensing the World’, reflected its central tensions: perfume as spectacle versus intimate experience
In its fourth edition, Barnes Fragrance Fair 2026 was bigger than last year. It always feels more like a community event than an industry expo.
Niche Show 2026 held in London April 24-206 changed venue to the Mall Galleries. The event included 40+ emerging and established brands.
Paris Perfume Week 2026 took place from April 9-11 at the Palais Brongniart. With over 160 brands from all over the world, the event reached a completely different scale this year.
The top ten perfumes of 2025 had clear narratives were impeccably executed with unique and distinctive twists that set each fragrance apart.
