THE MARIE CLAIRE US FRAGRANCE AWARDS
ARE BACK FOR 2027
A tribute to the artistry and allure of the world’s most evocative scents. In an ever evolving industry, we are here to honor the masterful craftsmanship and bold creativity that transform a simple fragrance into a cultural icon. We are delighted to continue celebrating the scent masterpieces. From heritage classics to modern breakthroughs that define the essence of the year. We will also be hosting a winners event in March and we would love to see you there!
KEY INFORMATION
Entry Deadline
Product Delivery Deadline
Winners Announced
November 16, 2026
November 25, 2026
March 2027
With the Marie Claire US Beauty Awards now firmly established, we’re refreshing our fragrance awards calendar to give the two celebrations a little breathing room, and each its own moment in the spotlight.
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.
The judges
Samantha HolenderMarie Claire US
Senior Beauty Editor
Hannah BaxterMarie Claire US
Beauty Director
Nikki OgunnaikeMarie Claire US
Editor in Chief
Ariel BakerMarie Claire US
Beauty Writer
Siena GaglianoMarie Claire US
Beauty Editor
fREQUENTLY aSKED qUESTIONS
You can enter your product into multiple relevant categories. Each entry is $250 per fragrance, per category. You can see this year's award categories here.
Winning products will be announced on marieclaire.com in March 2027. Winners will be notified under embargo two weeks prior to the award announcement live date.
Yes. Once your payment is confirmed, Please ship your x2 of each submitted product for testing as soon as possible.
Ship the products to the following address:
FAO: Daniela Morgan, Marie Claire Fragrance Awards
4th Floor
130 West 42nd Street
New York, NY
10036
Please note that the deadline for product delivery is Wednesday, November 25th.
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 March 2026 and be available to our readers by March 2027.
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.
OUR 2026 Awards
The year’s best scents deserve a moment.
The Marie Claire beauty team knows a thing or two about fragrance. After testing everything from cult classics and niche finds to the buzziest new launches, we celebrated the standout brands and creators behind our 2026 Fragrance Awards winners. Take a look inside the event honoring the scents we couldn’t stop talking about.
Check out our incredible 2026 Fragrance Award Winners here.
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