Perfume Academy Awards celebrate best fragrances in Madrid

The Perfume Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Teatro Real in Madrid, presenting 15 awards to recognize excellence in the fragrance industry. The ceremony, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Perfume,’ honored several major brands and specific scents.

Prada Paradigme EDP by Prada Beauty was named Male Perfume of the Year, while Tom Ford’s Eau Soleil Blanc received the Female Perfume of the Year award. Iconic honors were shared by Davidoff’s Cool Water and Lancôme’s Trésor EDP. Other notable winners included Loewe Perfumes for Home, Chloé for Collection Perfume, and Rabanne for Male Design.

Special recognition was given to La Jara del Andévalo for Sustainability and Olfactory Heritage, highlighting the international impact of the Spanish rockrose (jara) as a raw material. During the event, actor Antonio Banderas reflected on his long-standing relationship with the industry and his collaboration with Puig, noting how scents serve as a medium for memory and art.