Tom Ford, Rare Beauty & Nordstrom Triumph at the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards
The fragrance world’s most glamorous night of the year, the Fragrance Foundation USA Awards, unveiled its 2026 verdict on June 11. The iconic David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City played host to the event, drawing over 1,000 industry guests, celebrities, and master perfumers for a star-studded evening of scent and spectacle.
Among the evening’s biggest winners were Tom Ford Beauty’s Oud Voyager, which took home the Fragrance of the Year – Ultra Luxury award, and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Eau de Parfum, which was celebrated as a standout honoree. Nordstrom, Inc. was named the prestigious Hall of Fame honoree in recognition of its 125th anniversary and decades of dedication to the fragrance industry.
The coveted Lifetime Achievement Perfumer award was bestowed upon master perfumer Honorine Blanc of dsm-firmenich.
The evening also paid heartfelt tributes to the late fashion legends Valentino Garavani and Giorgio Armani. Supermodel Iman introduced a video celebrating Valentino’s lasting impact on fragrance and fashion, while actress Michelle Pfeiffer honored Armani.
Presenters for the night included Grammy-nominated singer Kelsea Ballerini, NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon, making the night as much a beauty and fashion celebration as a fragrance one.
Source: Premium Beauty News – June 15, 2026