Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor

Abstract: The 36th Annual FiFi Awards, hosted by The Fragrance Foundation, was a glamorous affair glittering with celebrities such as Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef), fragrance and cosmetic maven Tova Borgnine, and designers Cynthia Rowley and Zac Posen. The event, which in its inaugural year bo asted 250 guests, played host to 1,000-plus industry luminaries. The true stars of the night? The engineers of scent: the fragrance houses and perfumers.

Lux: Firmenich and perfumer Alberto Morillas were acknowledged as Coty Prestige accepted the award for Women’s Lux Fragrance of the Year for Daisy Marc Jacobs. P&G Prestige Products, meanwhile, took home the Men’s Lux Fragrance of the Year award for Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme.

Nouveau Niche: Puig Beauty & Fashion Group surprised the audience by inviting Givaudan perfumer Daniela Andrier onto the stage in recognition of her work on Women’s Nouveau Niche Fragrance of the Year, Prada Infusion d’Iris. Giorgio Armani Beauty recognized Firmenich for its creation of Armani Privé Vetiver Babylone, Men’s Nouveau Niche Fragrance of the Year.