Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2026 Winners
The 52 awards span everything from fragrance families and niche scents to modern classics, body mists, candles and room diffusers. Judging came courtesy of some of the industry's most respected noses: fragrance experts Thomas Dunkley, Mowaninuwuraola Osifeso and Clémence Pellé; broadcaster Nicola Bonn; fragrance writer Suzy Nightingale; and the Marie Claire editorial team.
And now, the winners....
Meet the breakthrough scents, visionary brands and trailblazing innovators redefining perfumery this year.
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MEET THE JUDGES
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hether it's a heritage house or a disruptive newcomer, we've always had a deep appreciation for the artistry of fragrance. This year, we're delighted to celebrate the exceptional scents, innovations and creative vision shaping one of beauty's most exciting categories with the winners of the Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2026.
LOTTIE WINTER
BEAUTY DIRECTOR
Photographs by: Eglė Tolušytė
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From standout British fragrances to the eaux de parfum setting a new benchmark for excellence, these are the scents destined to reach icon status.
Modern Classics
From home fragrance to next-generation diffusion, these winners prove that the industry's most exciting innovations extend far beyond perfume.
Beyond the Bottle
From botanical greens to smoky, sultry ouds, discover a fragrance to suit every mood, taste and sensibility.
Scent Profiles
THOMAS DUNCKLEY
Fragrance EXPERT
NICOLA BONN
FRAGRANCE PRESENTER
Clémence Pellé
Fragrance EXPERT
Suzy Nightingale
Fragrance Writer
Mowa Osifeso
Fragrance Content Creator
The New Guard
Modern Classics
Beyond the Bottle
Scent Profiles
