Winners of the Barcelona Perfumery Congress Awards in 2025

The 6th Barcelona Perfumery Congress (BPC), held on 18 and 19 June 2025, brought together over 2,000 perfume industry professionals, reaffirming its position as one of the main international benchmarks for the perfume and essential oils industry in the country that is the second largest exporter in the world. Spain continues to lead the sector in innovation and quality, alongside France, and surpasses other strategic industries in the country such as footwear, olive oil and wine.
Over the two days, participants gained a comprehensive overview of the industry through a program focused on olfactory intelligence, artificial intelligence-driven perfume development, industry perspectives, sustainable technologies, innovations in alcohol-free perfumes and the impact of perfumes on emotions and health, presented by key thought leaders.
The top companies from across the perfumery value chain represented countries such as India, France, Italy, the UK, the USA, China, Japan, Argentina, Brazil and Egypt.
In addition, the congress hosted the Barcelona Perfume Awards, which recognized excellence, innovation and sustainable commitment in the global perfume industry, with 13 awards presented as follows:
Best Olfactory Research Initiative: Coty
Best Digital Technology: Scent XP by AIR PARFUM VR
Best Packaging Innovation for Perfumery: Packaging AI Glass
Best New Fragrance Material: Lluch Essence
Best Sustainable Fragrance Material: Eurofragance
Best Natural Fragrance Material: Zalabi
Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative in Fragrance: Zalabi
Best Social Responsibility Action in the Sector: Iberchem
Best Emerging Fragrance Company: Nasopia
Most Innovative Fragrance Company: Iberchem
Most Innovative Fragrance Brand: Wonder Senses
Best Contribution to Perfumery Culture: Eurofragance
Lifetime Achievement Award in Fragrance: Bettina Perisson