The Flacon d'Or

Each December, Accord & Essence publishes the Flacon d'Or: the fifty fragrances that defined the year, judged blind and ranked openly.

The calendar

• September: nominations open to readers and the trade.
• October: the shortlist is published.
• November: blind judging by a panel named in advance.
• December: the ranking is published and revealed at a ticketed gala.

The rules

Rankings are never sold. Sponsored work stays clearly separated from the franchise. The methodology, the judges, and the full results are published with the ranking. Corrections to results are published transparently under our corrections policy.

The inaugural edition

The first Flacon d'Or will be awarded in December 2026. Nominations open September 2026.

To nominate: nomination contact details will be published here once our channels are live.