The world of scent is often overlooked in the world of art, but the Art and Olfaction Awards are working to change that. This annual event celebrates the intersection of art and fragrance, recognizing perfumers, artists, and designers who are pushing the boundaries of olfactory art. In this blog, we’ll explore the history and purpose of the Art and Olfaction Awards and highlight some of the winners from past years.

The Art and Olfaction Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates excellence in independent and artisan perfumery. It was founded in 2014 by Saskia Wilson-Brown, who is the founder and director of the Institute for Art and Olfaction, which is based in Los Angeles, California. Wilson-Brown is a filmmaker and educator who became interested in scent while making a documentary about the craft of perfumery.

The Art and Olfaction Awards have two categories: Independent and Artisan. The Independent category is for perfumes released by brands or individuals who are not associated with a large fragrance house, while the Artisan category is for perfumes made by small, independent companies. There are also two additional categories: Sadakichi Award for Experimental Use of Scent and Contribution to Scent Culture Award.

Each year, the Art and Olfaction Awards receive hundreds of submissions from around the world. The entries are judged blindly by a panel of experts, including perfumers, writers, curators, and artists. The winners receive a trophy and recognition for their contribution to the world of olfactory art.

One of the goals of the Art and Olfaction Awards is to promote and encourage innovation in the fragrance industry. By recognizing independent and artisan perfumers, the awards create a space for unconventional and experimental fragrances. This focus on innovation has led to some fascinating and unique fragrances winning the award over the years.

The Art and Olfaction Awards are an important event for anyone interested in the world of scent. By recognizing the artistic potential of fragrance, the awards are creating a space for innovative and experimental perfumes. We can’t wait to see what the winners of the Art and Olfaction Awards will come up with in the years to come.

To find out more about these awards please click here.

To see 2023 list of finalists, please click here.

To see nosey.people.society 2023 finalist fragrance in the artisan catagory, click here!

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