Winning products will be announced on marieclaire.com in May 2026. Winners will be notified under embargo two weeks prior to the award announcement live date. 

Yes. Once your payment is confirmed, send x2 full size samples for each product entered. Shipping details will be emailed to you upon submission.

Yes, we have a number of licensing packages available to winning entries, so that you can make the most of your accolade. To request costs please contact Efi.Mandrides@futurenet.com

Yes! Products launched at any time are eligible for the Marie Claire US Fragrance Awards. If you would like your product to be considered for the Best New Fragrance award, it must have launched no earlier than May 2025 and be available to our readers by May 2026.

Entry is $250 per fragrance, with no limit on submissions. Brands have the option to submit the same product to multiple categories, with an additional fee of $250 for each category selected. You can enter products into multiple categories as many times as you wish. All entrants must complete the online nomination form and pay via credit card at the point of submission. 

Our incredible panel of judges will be sniffing and spritzing each and every nominated product, looking for the luxurious, most innovative, cult classics and home worthy scents.