Though the evening was damp and dreary, the stars were shining brightly at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center for the 40th Annual FiFi Awards! Jane Lynch deftly hosted with her smart sense of humor, honoring the accomplishments of the fragrance industry. Celebrity presenters included Carol Alt, Sam Champion, Tyson Chandler, Philippe Cousteau, Mariska Hargitay, Chaka Khan, Josh Groban, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Navayne, Nicole Richie, Jessica Stam and Martha Stewart.
And the winning fragrances are…
Women’s Luxe – Tom Ford Violet Blonde
Men’s Luxe – Gucci Guilty Pour Homme
Women’s Nouveau Niche – Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge
Men’s Nouveau Niche – Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge
Women’s Broad Appeal – Heidi Klum Shine
Men’s Broad Appeal – Curve Appeal
Women’s Specialty Brand – Anthropologie 1922 Lily Sanguine
Men’s Direct-to-Consumer – Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence Green
Women’s Consumer’s Choice – Victoria’s Secret Angel
Men’s Consumer’s Choice – Bath & Body Works Signature Collection for Men Classic
Women’s Fragrance Hall of Fame – Hermes 24 Faubourg
Men’s Fragrance Hall of Fame – Acqua di Gio
Bath & Body Line of the Year – Acqua di Gioia
Interior Scent Collection of the Year – Diptyque 34 Blvd St. Germain
Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year – Bond No. 9 Oud