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FiFi Award Finalists Announced

by Grant Osborne, 20 March 2007

The Fragrance Foundation have announced the top ten finalists in each distribution category for the 2007 Fragrance of the Year FiFi Award. The Fragrance Foundation has released this FiFi finalist information in anticipation of the exclusive FiFi Finalists Breakfast to be held for Fragrance Foundation members on Friday, April 27th, 2007 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The FiFi Finalists Breakfast is the kick off event of the FiFi Awards season when the beauty industry learns who will be recognized as the top five finalists of each of the award categories at the 35th Annual FiFi Awards & Celebration.

The top ten finalists for Fragrance of the Year 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 – EuroItalia/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

The top five in each of the Fragrance of the Year categories will be honored with the miniature crystal FiFi Award at the FiFi Finalists Breakfast and placed on the second ballot. The second ballot will determine the winners.