The DUFTSTARS are among the fragrance industry’s most influential awards, recognizing not only standout scents but the concepts, aesthetics and narratives behind them. With the nominees for the German Perfume Award DUFTSTARS 2026 now announced, the process opens up further: for the first time, the public plays a more active role in the final decision.
A total of 54 fragrances from both established brands and emerging names compete across nine categories. The selection is complemented by nominations in Flacon Design, 360° Communication, and Creator Award – underlining how strongly the industry is shaped by visual identity, storytelling, and digital culture.
While a professional jury has already defined the shortlist in categories such as “Prestige,” “Lifestyle,” and “Luxury Niche,” the audience now steps in. Public voting is open until May 24 and will determine, among others, the People’s Choice Award.
The winners will be announced on June 18, 2026, at the official ceremony in Düsseldorf, where figures from culture, media, and business come together.
Want to be part of the voting? Dive into the scents and cast your vote here.
CATEGORY LIFESTYLE
Women
Betty Barclay – SOULGARDEN
bruno banani – Vanilla Muse
s.Oliver – United
GUESS – Seductive Dream for Women
SABRINA CARPENTER – Sweet Tooth
LeGer – Wildflower
Man
s.Oliver – The Absolute Scent
POLICE – Rich Guy For Man
s.Oliver – United
Tom Tailor – Strong Mind
OTTO KERN – GENTLEMAN’S CODE BLACK
JAGUAR – Era Elixir
CATEGORY PRESTIGE
Women
CHANEL – CHANCE Eau Splendide
VERSACE – Crystal Emerald
Carolina Herrera – LA BOMBA
Lancôme – La vie est belle Vanille Nude
Jil Sander – Sunrise
narciso rodriguez – for her eau de parfum intense
Man
Dior – Dior Homme Parfum
CHANEL – BLEU L’Exclusif
PRADA – Paradigme
BOSS – BOSS Bottled Beyond
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté – MYSLF L’ABSOLU
MONTBLANC – Explorer Extreme
CATEGORY CLASSICS
Women
CREED – Love in White
CHANEL – CHANCE Eau Fraiche
Dior – J’adore Eau de Parfum
Lancôme – La vie est belle
Tom Ford – Black Orchid
Calvin Klein – ck one
Man
PENHALIGON’S – HALFETI
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES – Molecule 01
CHANEL – BLEU
CREED – Royal Oud
BOSS – BOSS Bottled
Calvin Klein – ck one
CATEGORY EXCLUSIVE
Tom Ford – Oud Voyager
Dior – La Collection Privée – Bois Talisman
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté – LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS – MUSE
Chloé – Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Intense
Chloé – Atelier des Fleurs Concrete Perfume Magnolia Alba
MONTBLANC – Star Oud
CATEGORY FLACON DESIGN
Carolina Herrera – LA BOMBA
SABRINA CARPENTER – Me Espresso
Kylie Jenner Fragrances – Cosmic 2.0
PRADA – Paradigme
Marc Jacobs – Daisy Wild Eau So Intense
Dior – Miss Dior Essence
CATEGORY LUXURY NICHE
BYREDO – Alto Astral
Maison Margiela – Replica Never-ending Summer
Kilian Paris – Angels’ Share On the Rocks
MATIERE PREMIERE – VANILLA POWDER EXTRAIT
Parfums de Marly – Valaya Exclusif
EMIL ÉLISE – Choose Happiness
CATEGORY 360º COMMUNICATION
PRADA – Paradigme
Carolina Herrera – LA BOMBA
YSL – Libre L’Eau Nue
Dior – Miss Dior Essence
Lancome – La vie est belle Vanille Nude
Chanel – Chance Eau Splendide
CATEGORIE CREATOR
DerDuftDude
Olga Löffler
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