Barcelona Perfumery Awards 2023

For the entity that I) has developed research with scientific interest for the fragrance industry or II) has significantly contributed to our understanding on the sense of smell and its complexity or III) has made a relevant research or specific action in the field of olfaction IV) or has participated in relevant projects dedicated to the sense of smell.

Evaluation criteria:

• Relevance of the research
• Development stage
• Results obtained out of the research/project
• Impact on society and the fragrance sector

For the start-up that has stood out for its activity, innovative capacity, or development in the fragrance industry.

Evaluation criteria:

• Business plan
• Company positioning in the fragrance & perfumery market
• Impact of the innovation and disruptive potential

For the company that has stood out for its innovations or innovation capacity in the fragrance sector.

Evaluation criteria:

• Disruptive focus of the company
• 2022 and 2023 innovations or research conducted within the company
• Implementation of new technologies

For the disruptive technology applicable in the fragrance industry value chain.

Evaluation criteria:

• Novelty of the innovation
• Impact and relevance of the innovation
• Development stage

For the raw material or ingredient in the fragrance sector outstandingly planned in terms of sustainability.

Evaluation criteria:

• Environmental impact
• Contribution to sustainability and benefits for the environment
• Manufacturing process and logistics
• Scientific-based support in sustainability
• Novelty of the ingredient

For the natural ingredient with application in the fragrance industry.

Evaluation criteria:

• Origin and sourcing of the ingredient
• Impact on society
• Novelty of the ingredient and development stage
• Uniqueness

For the company, in the fragrance industry, that has developed a sustainable project or initiative with operation and/or social impact.

Evaluation criteria:

• Environmental and society impact
• Project uniqueness

For the packaging in perfumery outstandingly planned in terms of modelling, design, and materials selection.

Evaluation criteria:

• Environmental impact
• Material selection
• Design and modelling
• Distinctiveness

For the person that has outperformed sharing and disseminating the knowledge about our sense of smell and/or fragrance applications.

Evaluation criteria:

• Veracity of information
• Followers/readers in communication media
• Novelty and essence of the content

Honorary award for the person with a large career and big knowledge in the fragrance and perfume industry, acquired over the years.

Evaluation criteria:

• Professional Experience: Demonstrated expertise and deep understanding of fragrance creation and development
• Creativity and innovation: development of unique fragrance compositions, use of novel ingredients, or creation of new trends
• Received recognitions and Awards
• Influence and Leadership: role in mentoring other professionals, leading fragrance initiatives, or position within fragrance-related organizations