FiFi Awards Top 10 Finalists

The Fragrance Foundation has announced the top 10 finalists in each distribution category for the 2007 Fragrance of the Year FiFi Awards. These finalists were determined by the initial ballot. At the FiFi Finalists Breakfast, to be held on April 27 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York, the top five finalists in each category will be announced. Here are the top 10 finalists for Fragrance of the Year FiFi Award in each distribution category (in alphabetical order):

Nouveau Niche—Women’s: 

  • Ange ou Démon – Parfums Givenchy 
  • Anna Sui Dolly Girl on the Beach – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. 
  • Armani Privé Cuir Amethyste (unisex) – Giorgio Armani Parfums 
  • Delices de Cartier – Cartier North America 
  • Fleur de Narcisse 2006 – L’Artisan Parfumeur 
  • KenzoAmour – Kenzo Parfums 
  • Missoni Eau de Parfum – Missoni Profumi 
  • The Scent of Peace – Bond No. 9 New York – Laurice & Co. 
  • Tom Ford Black Orchid – Tom Ford Beauty 
  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Extreme Amethyst Edition – L’Oréal USA

Nouveau Niche—Men’s (Eleven finalists due to one tie): 

  • Armani Privé Cuir Amethyste (unisex) – Giorgio Armani Parfums 
  • Baldessarini Ambre – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. 
  • David Beckham Instinct – Coty Beauty 
  • Dunhill Pursuit – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. 
  • Figue Eau de Toilette by Calypso Christiane Celle (unisex) – Calypso Christiane Celle 
  • Fire Island Bond No. 9 New York – Laurice & Co. 
  • Fou d’Absinthe – L’Artisan Parfumeur 
  • L’Homme Yves Saint Laurent – YSL Beaute 
  • Montblanc Starwalker – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. 
  • Paul Smith Story – P&G Prestige Products, Inc./Inter Parfums USA 
  • Viktor & Rolf Antidote – L’Oréal USA

Luxe—Women’s: 

  • Armani Code for Women – Giorgio Armani Parfums 
  • Badgley Mischka – Elizabeth Arden 
  • Betsey Johnson Parfum – Colorful Licenses USA/Karis Group Ltd. 
  • Burberry London for Women – P&G Prestige Products, Inc./Burberry Fragrances 
  • Donna Karan Gold Eau de Parfum – Donna Karan Cosmetics 
  • Insolence – Guerlain • Juicy Couture – Liz Claiborne Cosmetics 
  • Pure White Linen – Estée Lauder 
  • Stella in Two – Stella McCartney Parfums 
  • Vera Wang Princess – Coty Prestige

Luxe—Men’s: 

  • Burberry London for Men – P&G Prestige Products, Inc./Burberry Fragrances 
  • Calvin Klein euphoria for Men – Coty Prestige 
  • Cannabis Santal Eau de Parfum – Fresh Inc. 
  • Lacoste Essential – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. 
  • Lucky Number 6 for Men by Lucky Brand Jeans – Liz Claiborne Cosmetics 
  • Polo Double Black – Ralph Lauren Fragrances 
  • Prada – Puig USA 
  • Terre d’Hermès – Hermès 
  • Unforgivable by Sean John – Sean John Fragrances/Estée Lauder 
  • Versace Man Eau Fraiche – EuroItaly/Fragrances Elite International

Popular Appeal—Women’s (Five finalists in this category): 

  • American Beauty Wonderful Indulgence – BeautyBank Inc. 
  • Bijan Black Women – Five Star Fragrance Company 
  • Celine Dion Parfums Always Belong – Coty Beauty 
  • Dianoche by Daisy Fuentes – BeautyBank Inc. 
  • Stacie J – Golden – Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics, Inc.

Popular Appeal—Men’s (Two finalists in this category): 

  • Antonio Antonio Banderas – Puig Beauty USA, Inc. 
  • Bijan Black Men – Five Star Fragrance Company

Private Label/Direct Sell—Women’s (Eleven finalists due to one tie): 

  • Banana Republic Alabaster – Inter Parfums USA 
  • Banana Republic Jade – Inter Parfums USA 
  • Banana Republic Rosewood – Inter Parfums USA 
  • Crystal Aura – Avon Products, Inc. 
  • Dream Angels Desire – Victoria’s Secret Beauty 
  • Mary Kay Affection – Mary Kay Inc. 
  • Play-Doh – Demeter Fragrance Library 
  • Secrets d’Essences Voile d’Ambre – Yves Rocher Inc. 
  • Signature Collection Japanese Cherry Blossom EDT & Perfume Mist – Bath and Body Works 
  • Signature Collection Sensual Amber EDT & Perfume Mist – Bath and Body Works 
  • Thierry Mugler Interprets Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (unisex) – Clarins Fragrance Group

Private Label/Direct Sell—Men’s (Five finalists in this category): 

  • Banana Republic Black Walnut – Inter Parfums USA 
  • Banana Republic Slate – Inter Parfums USA 
  • Driven – Derek Jeter – Avon Products, Inc. 
  • Re: Verb – Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics, Inc. 
  • Thierry Mugler Interprets Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (unisex) – Clarins Fragrance Group
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