https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/fine-fragrance/news/22968785/art-and-olfaction-awards-celebrate-global-independent-fragrance-excellence-in-athensPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-06-12T13:10:50.000ZArt and Olfaction Awards Celebrate Global Independent Fragrance Excellence in Athenshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/a-dandelionbutter-clue.Vxi8csY6rE.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70People’s Choice: Artisan Category: Dandelion Butter, Clue Perfumery, Laura Oberwetter (perfumer), with Caleb Vanden Boomhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/n-oneiros-watermoon.zRZNMsef6o.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Newcomer Award Winner: Water Moon, Oneiros, Anh Ngo (Perfumer, IFF) for Thanh Dang (CD)https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/6-founder-smelling-blotter.2bagCQ0Ree.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Organized by the Institute for Art and Olfaction, the awards recognized outstanding achievement in artisan, experimental and independent scent creation through a rigorous three-stage blind judging process conducted by an international panel of experts.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/goldenpearphoto-credit-indah-datau.oFSNdbvvsK.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The 12th Annual Art and Olfaction Awards honored the world's most innovative independent perfumers, artists and olfactory creators on June 11, 2026, at the Gazarte Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/a-deathbyvanity.gNSC9fkL06.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70One of the Artisan Category Winners: Death By Vanity, Rivendare, David Clarke (Perfumer)https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/a-aethiopum-mayanjie-1.0gKBt9Tssk.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70One of the Artisan Category Winners: Aethi Opum, Maya Njie, Maya Njie (Perfumer)https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/i-verdant-ileolomu.09KgvESBGh.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70People’s Choice: Independent Category winner: Verdant, Ilé Olomu, Andreas Wilhelm (perfumer) for Bawo Ijirigho (CD)https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/art-olfaction-awards-2025photo-credit-alondra-castilla.a6KkjyLD4x.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The 12th Annual Art and Olfaction Awards honored the world's most innovative independent perfumers, artists and olfactory creators on June 11, 2026, at the Gazarte Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/n-oneiros-perfumer-anh-ngo-2.eEy7WwiiTu.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Newcomer Award Winner: Water Moon, Oneiros, Anh Ngo (Perfumer, IFF; pictured) for Thanh Dang (CD)https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/gambia-maya-portrait-dsf0345-1.BlF6Eb1OTi.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70One of the Artisan Category winners: Aethi Opum, Maya Njie, Maya Njie (Perfumer; pictured)https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/fine-fragrance/news/22968803/dominique-ropion-honorine-blanc-and-marie-salamagne-lead-big-wins-at-2026-fragrance-foundation-awardsPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-06-12T13:08:35.000ZDominique Ropion, Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne Lead Big Wins at 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awardshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/adobestock-312593477.ZF2yV6y2md.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Among the winning brands, L’Oréal-owned fragrance houses dominated the awards program, with Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Prada and Miu Miu collecting top honors across prestige, luxury and ultra-luxury categories. Read the story for the full list of winners.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/news/flavor/news/22968802/iff-iffs-2025-sustainability-push-from-circular-rosemary-and-vanilla-communities-to-biodegradable-fragrance-techPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-06-12T12:49:44.000ZIFF’s 2025 Sustainability Push: From Circular Rosemary and Vanilla Communities to Biodegradable Fragrance Techhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/iff-2025-do-more-good-report-cover-image.ra8lVmYYv8.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Framed around the theme “The Science of Possible,” the report highlights progress in conscious sourcing, intentional innovation, future-focused operations and strategic partnerships, demonstrating how the company is leveraging nature-based science to create environmental and business value.