The Fragrance Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2010 Fifi Awards, known as the “Oscars of the fragrance industry”. For each category, the original list of 10 semi-finalists is now whittled down to 5 (or more, in the case of a tie). Consumer voting begins on April 28; the final awards will be presented on June 10.
And the finalists are:
Women’s Luxe (sold in over 250 doors)
Benefit Crescent Row Collection
Gucci Flora
Marc Jacobs Lola
Michael Kors Very Hollywood
Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne
Men’s Luxe
Calvin Klein ck free
D&G Fragrance Anthology
Givenchy Play
Diesel Only the Brave
Shiseido Zen for Men
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Women’s Nouveau Niche (sold in 51 to 250 doors)
Bond No. 9 Astor Place
Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega
Narciso Rodriguez Essence
Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise
Prada L’Eau Ambrée
Men’s Nouveau Niche
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
Bond No. 9 Brooklyn
Bond No. 9 Perfume
Six Scents Series 2 collection
Unique Boutique (Men’s & Women’s; sold in 50 or fewer doors)
Gump’s Baroque Pearl
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire
Halston Man Eau de Toilette
By Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac
Tom Ford Private Blend White Suede
Histoires de Parfums Tuberose Trilogy
You can find the other award categories at the Fifis website.
See also: the Fragrance Awards page.
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I love both Back to Black and White Suede.
I haven’t tried all of the Unique Boutique…..but La Petite Robe Noire is really nice…slightly reminiscent of PotL Luctor et Emergo but more “refined” smelling.
Prada L’eau Ambree is fabulous—layers with EVERYTHING.
Welcome back Robin….hope you are feeling much better.
Way better, thanks!
Thought La Petite Robe Noire was fun, but hardly the best niche product of 2009…the Prada ought to win the Nouveau Niche though. But doubt it will.
Have absolutely nothing to comment about the Fifi awards, but wanted to say that I hope you’re feeling better, Robin!
Much better, thanks!
Just ordered a sample of the Prada. Hope I like it as much as Daisy does.
Hope so! It’s light, and it does do better sprayed than dabbed, so if you get a vial, don’t give up on it right away — find a tester.
I agree with Robin, it is light and really needs to be sprayed for a good effect….the good news is that it’s been available on ebay for really discounted prices lately. —tester bottles, but still under $30 versus $90 in the store…..they can keep the darn cap!
Im pick Parisienne, Only the Brave or Grey Vetiver, Essence or Ambree, and I havent tried any of the ones in the other catagories. : )
I would pick Parisienne too, but bet Lola will win.
Youre probably right but I really dont want Lola to win. Parisienne is so much better! Halles nominated for Popular Appeal!! Id pick it over any of the Luxe. : )