Beauty publication Byrdie announced the winners of the 2025 Byrdie Awards in the fragrance category. Winners were chosen in 14 categories, including best skin scent, best earthy fragrance and best fragrance innovation.
“This year was all about aroma,” Byrdie’s editors said. “Whether you were building out your fragrance wardrobe for the first time, experimenting with avant-garde notes or indulging in the delicious world of gourmand, we are in the era of having fun with our signature scents.”
The Byrdie Awards were judged by the publication’s editors and seven guest judges from across the beauty industry. Other categories included in the awards are skin, makeup, hair and nails.
Byrdie Awards 2025 - Best Fragrances
Best Skin Scent: Barénia Eau de Parfum, Hermès
Best Woody Fragrance: Ring Extrait de Parfum, Sage & Salt
Best Floral Fragrance: You Fleur Eau de Parfum, Glossier
Best Gourmand Fragrance: Vanille Supermassive Extrait de Parfum, Les Eaux Primordiales
Best Long-Lasting Fragrance: Cherry Ambition Eau de Parfum, the 7 Virtues
Best Citrus Fragrance: Citrus Brasilis Eau de Parfum, Granado
Best Vintage-Inspired Fragrance: The Alchemist’s Garden Fiori di Neroli Eau de Parfum, Gucci
Best Sensual Fragrance: Octave Aurum 25 Perfume, Krigler
Best Earthy Fragrance: Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Eau de Parfum, Chloé
Best Fresh Fragrance: When the Rain Stops eau de Toilette, Maison Margiela Replica
Best Musky Fragrance: Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum, Merit
Best Fragrance Innovation: I Don’t Know What Eau de Parfum, D.S. & Durga
Best Diffuser: Candle Signature Reed Diffuser, Hotel Lobby
Best Candle: Cocomoi Candle, Homecourt
