Some of the Best and Most Exciting Award-Winning Fragrances of 2026

Every year, top fragrance experts from the Academy of Media Tastemakers explore the finest artisan creations and reveal their top picks. See which scents made the cut — and which ones you’ll want to experience next!

ARTISAN PERFUME AWARDS

An annual Juried Awards competition rewards the Top Artisan, Niche, and Custom Fragrances of the Year.

Products from across the country were entered into this competition and sent to a panel of judges located throughout North America, who reviewed and voted on which they consider to be the “Top Artisan Fragrances of the Year, ” as well as TASTY AWARDS Winners.

VISIT FRAGRANCE AWARDS HERE

2026 FRAGRANCE AWARDS: SELECTED JUDGES COMMENTS

Betel

Senseva Trading Co La’non Betel Quid and Harvest Sun, both excellent, with deep and complex fragrance, suitable for special occasions and for everyday wear. Billie Sweet Anthem wonderfully floral, like walking in a flower garden on a hot summer day in July! Quartana Beaut’Air very delicious, could smell it all day long. Olyantis Peaceful Ocean smells like fresh ocean air, indeed. Very pleasing!

Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest – Lost Compass

Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml, the accord of citrus and creamy floral was appealing from start to finish. Delicate top notes with a complex, bright citrus and creamy floral heart that reminds me of magnolia blossoms and an elusive green tea-like base. It worked very well with my chemistry.

Longtien favorite! Cotton Candy, Vietnamese Tea, Bahn Mi Condensed Milk

La Grange du Parfumeur Sweet cheriepowdery, white floral, sweet cherry heart, light musk, vanilla finish, cherry vanilla ice cream

Day Three Fragrances Tres Oros light, lifted but warm, vanilla lactic heart, delicate finish

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum Iris, magnolia, top notes, warmer vanilla, musk heart, green base

On The Nose Perfumes I Land In Thailand warm, sweet wood top notes, cedar heart, very unisex

Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml delicate top, complex, mysterious and creamy citrus floral heart reminds of magnolia, green tea

Perfumes transported me virtual travel (haha) to exotic travel destinations, inspired to vacation! (right now)

AWARD CATEGORY: TOP ARTISAN PERFUME

4 Stars

  • OFFICIAL FRAGRANCE PARTNERS OF THE 16TH ANNUAL TASTE AWARDS

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml

4 Stars

  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml

3.5 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Lost Compass
  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain
  • Olyantis Inc. Rapsodie D’Été
  • Olyantis Inc. Peaceful Ocean
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Sweet Anthem Billie

AWARD CATEGORY: AROMA

3.5 Stars

  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml

4 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum

4 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest First Kiss
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain
  • Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden
  • Olyantis Inc. Espíritu Flamenco
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Sweet Anthem Billie

AWARD CATEGORY: INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS

3.5 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum

4 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain
  • Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden

4 Stars

  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest First Kiss
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Sweet Anthem Billie
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Lost Compass
  • BAZZARA Trieste
  • Olyantis Inc. Peaceful Ocean
  • On The Nose Perfumes I Land In Thailand
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml

AWARD CATEGORY: SCENT ARTISTRY

3.5 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml

4 Stars

  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Olyantis Inc. Peaceful Ocean

4 Stars

  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest First Kiss
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • Ermetiche Fragranze Deep seA eau de parfum

AWARD CATEGORY: MOST UNIQUE

3.5 Stars

  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml
  • Le boudoir aux arômes Le soir du bal
  • Meshaz Natural Perfumes NIKAZ
  • Olyantis Inc. Rapsodie D’Été

4 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden
  • Sweet Anthem Billie
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Lost Compass
  • On The Nose Perfumes Meander To Mandalay
  • On The Nose Perfumes Adventure In Assam

4 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum

AWARD CATEGORY: BEST SCENT NAME

3.5 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • INDICIA PERFUME CO GHOST STORY EAU DE PARFUM

4 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest First Kiss
  • Cypress Cove Perfumery Porch Swing
  • Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden
  • Ermetiche Fragranze Deep seA eau de parfum
  • Olyantis Inc. Espíritu Flamenco
  • On The Nose Perfumes Meander To Mandalay
  • On The Nose Perfumes Adventure In Assam

4 Stars

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AWARD CATEGORY: MOST EXCITING DISCOVERY

3.5 Stars

  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • Olyantis Inc. Peaceful Ocean
  • Sweet Anthem Billie

4 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml
  • Olyantis Inc. Espíritu Flamenco
  • On The Nose Perfumes Meander To Mandalay
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml

4 Stars

  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain
  • Olyantis Inc. Rapsodie D’Été
  • La Fleur by Livvy Sagittarius (Zodiac Collection)

STAR RATINGS: OVERALL

4 Stars

  • Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain

4 Stars

  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest First Kiss
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Storm Chaser
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Trà Việt Eau de Parfum
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Áo Dài Eau de Parfum
  • Olyantis Inc. Peaceful Ocean
  • Sweet Anthem Billie
  • Olyantis Inc. Rapsodie D’Été
  • PARFUMS QUARTANA Beaut’Air
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Betel Quid edp 50ml
  • Senseva trading Co., Ltd La’non Harvest Sun edp 50ml
  • Aura Perfume Ltd. Aura Budapest Lost Compass

4 Stars

  • Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden
  • On The Nose Perfumes Meander To Mandalay
  • BAZZARA Heritage
  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Kẹo Bông Gòn Eau de Parfum
  • La Fleur by Livvy Sagittarius (Zodiac Collection)

4 Stars

  • CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THƯƠNG MẠI LONGTIEN LONGTIEN Bánh Mì Chấm Sữa Eau de Parfum
  • On The Nose Perfumes Adventure In Assam
  • Day Three Fragrances Tres Oros
  • Ermetiche Fragranze Deep seA eau de parfum
  • INDICIA PERFUME CO GHOST STORY EAU DE PARFUM
  • Le boudoir aux arômes Le soir du bal
  • Meshaz Natural Perfumes NIKAZ
  • Olyantis Inc. Espíritu Flamenco
  • On The Nose Perfumes I Land In Thailand
  • Cypress Cove Perfumery Porch Swing
  • BAZZARA Trieste
  • La Grange du Parfumeur Sweet cherie
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