NewBeauty Awards: Fragrance

It's our 10th Annual Beauty Awards!

By NewBeauty Editors · Apr 7, 2020

Photography by Cody Lidtke

This article first appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of New Beauty. Click here to subscribe

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THE BEST CITRUS FRAGRANCE

One spritz of Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum ($265) and we’re transported to a state of summer bliss. That’s founder Ben Gorham’s masterful mélange of Californian lemon, neroli and cotton candy.

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THE BEST GENDERLESS FRAGRANCE

Herbal and woody, Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur ($120) has that alluring, “can’t quite put your finger on it” quality thanks to the blend of Roman chamomile—an ingredient never used in fragrance until now— jasmine and vanilla.

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THE BEST FLORAL FRAGRANCE

An airy eau de toilette with notes of pear, lily of the valley and musk, Maison Margiela REPLICA Springtime in a Park ($130) conjures up thoughts of sitting in a fully bloomed garden under rays of warm sunshine.

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THE BEST INDIE FRAGRANCE

Following the breakout success of her Lake & Skye 11 11 Fragrance Oil, founder Courtney Somer created this slightly lighter Eau de Parfum ($98), which captures the same musky, second-skin scent we’re so crazy about.

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THE BEST EARTHY FRAGRANCE

Philosykos ($140) means “friend of the fig tree” in Greek, which was diptyque’s inspiration for this best-seller: a creamy, earthy aroma that has remained a signature scent for droves of fans since its launch in 1996.