The Fragrance Foundation

Last month, The Fragrance Foundation awarded Macy's Chief Merchandising Officer, Nata Dvir the 2024 Circle of Champions Award, recognizing her inspiring work in fragrance. Her innovative approach to elevating consumer experiences, both in-store and online, is setting new standards across the industry. Congratulations, Nata—an incredible honor well deserved! ?? #FragranceFoundation #Leadership #Innovation #RetailExcellence Watch her acceptance speech here:

We’re thrilled to share that Sharné Jackson, Executive Director of The Fragrance Foundation and trailblazing marketing leader, recently sat down with Ashlei Stevens for Black Enterprise Magazine "Class is in Session" series. In this inspiring discussion, Sharné shares her vision for a more inclusive fragrance industry and her commitment to opening doors for a new generation of diverse talent. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e3c6EixE As the first African American Executive Director of The Fragrance Foundation, Sharné leverages her role to lead transformative initiatives, like #FragranceForwardTFF and the Scents of Success program, which are focused on creating pathways for HBCU students and advancing diversity in the fragrance field. Her work embodies innovation, excellence, and a dedication to building a future where the fragrance industry reflects the world it serves. Catch the full interview to learn more about Sharné's mission to elevate underrepresented voices and nurture the next wave of fragrance professionals. Photo Credit: Regina Fleming Photography #FragranceForwardTFF #ScentsOfSuccess #BlackEnterprise #DiversityInFragrance #Leadership #HBCU

On Tuesday, October 8th, TFF held a panel discussion that brought The Fragrance Foundation's comprehensive DEI initiative to a live audience for the first time. #FragranceForwardTFF Now and Beyond: The Future of Industry DEI is the fourth in a series presented by The Fragrance Foundation to address and share diverse perspectives, actionable next steps and best practices to amplify industry DEI with tangible results. Linda G. Levy Moderator: Award-winning WABC-TV Anchor Sandra Bookman Panelists: Chris Collins, CEO & Founder, World Of Chris Collins Adriana Medina, Vice President, Perfumer, Givaudan Bernardo Moller, Founder and Creative Director, House of Bō Corey Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, LVMH

Driving the discussion and taking action around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a passion and a priority of The Fragrance Foundation each and every day. In the spirit of DEI, we are excited to announce that TFF President Linda G. Levy will share her insights at the upcoming The Colors “Multicultural Journey in Cosmetics & Perfumery” conference on October 16. As part of the “Driving the Beauty Industry Forward with Commitment and Ambition” panel, Linda will discuss the Foundation’s transformative initiative, #FragranceForwardTFF that is galvanizing the industry and initiating sweeping change. Please join Linda and industry leaders to learn more about how the industry is embracing DEI.

The Fragrance Foundation is pleased to announce Nata Dvir, Chief Merchandising Officer for Macy's as our 2024 Circle of Champions Honoree. - Linda G. Levy

The?2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards Ceremony?bowed at Lincoln Center to a sold-out, record-breaking crowd last night.?It was a magnificent and magical night on stage, surrounded by the fragrance community, as we celebrated?19 winners and inducted two special honorees?during our epic annual event. On this spectacular night we celebrated extraordinary honorees and winners for their achievements and innovations in fragrance, in addition to the?75th Anniversary of The Fragrance Foundation.? ? Over 1,000 guests from the global fragrance industry joined celebrities, artists, and designers to celebrate the standout scents of 2023. A hallmark of TFF’s event was the presentation of the industry’s highest honors, the?Hall of Fame Award?to Givaudan CEO, Gilles Andrier,?and the?Lifetime Achievement Perfumer?to?Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud,?Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton Master Perfumer. As we celebrated 19 fragrance categories in Men’s, Women’s, Universal and Candle & Home, we debuted a special collaborative artistic series between famed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg and award-winning poet, Rhael 'LionHeart' Cape Hon FRIBA. Credit: Getty Images for The Fragrance Foundation Linda G. Levy

The Fragrance Foundation is thrilled to announce that Givaudan CEO, Gilles Andrier, will receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards ceremony to be held in New York City. Each year, TFF recognizes and celebrates extraordinary individuals whose innovations and achievements within the USA fragrance industry have re-energized the trajectory of growth for their organization and the sector as a whole. Bestowing this distinctive honor to a leader such as Gilles Andrier reinforces the power of the fragrance industry to connect with the consumer.?Gilles’ impact is aligned with TFF’s mission of inspiring the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance. Building beloved brands over decades that have achieved iconic status, Gilles’ career has influenced everyone from the perfumer to the ultimate customer. On June 5th, Gilles will join the Hall of Fame industry luminaries who have made significant contributions to ensure the success of the future of the fragrance industry.

The Fragrance Foundation 2024 Notables A big congratulations from everyone at The Fragrance Foundation to our 2024 class of NOTABLES, our annual salute to the up-and-coming talent working, thriving and making a positive difference in the fragrance industry. This year we honor? 14 of the industry’s brightest.? The Notables are the future of fragrance and their career paths are an inspiration to all. We are beyond thrilled to welcome and salute you.