2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the prestigious Art & Olfaction Awards which are designed to shine a light on independent perfumers, artisan perfumers, and experimental practitioners with scent. The awards, known as the Golden Pears, recognize excellence in this growing segment of the fragrance universe. Submissions open on December 1, and will run through December 31, 2023. This year’s awards are open to perfumers and projects that came to market (or are coming to market) between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Here you will find all the details.

SUBMISSIONS (thegoldenpears.com)

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