Best In Black Beauty Awards 2026: Fragrance

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S.S.K. (Labs) Fragrance Kit 01

This kit curates one signature spray and two oils—one that smells like tonka, the other, myrrh—that can be layered for a multi-dimensional sillage.

$300

Ralph Lauren Fragrances Ralph’s Club New York Eau de Parfum

Fougere, ambery, and fruity, join the Ralph club with this crisp, cool fragrance encased in full chrome.

$140

YSL Libre Eau De Parfum

This fragrance—blending lavender, orange blossom, musk and vanilla—is a statement of femininity (but, on your own terms.)

$180

Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory

It’s vanilla, but not how you would think. This illusory fragrance is voluptuous, floral, and topped off with a subtle leathery accord.

$615

Oui The People Souk Honey Eau De Parfum

This fragrance is soul in a bottle: layered, personal, and unfolds the delicate story of neroli, cardamom, and honey on your skin.

$130

Samir Grey One Parfum

Scent is a memory. Creamy, candied, and warm, this one you’ll want to remember.

$138

Chanel Chance Eau De Parfum Spray

Like a chance encounter, bathe yourself in an unexpected floral—jasmine, pink pepper, and patchouli—that moves with you.

$176

Coach Gold Parfum

As gold as the rays on a sun-drenched day, this scent opens with warm vanilla and amber, before trailing into the delicate and bright.

$138

Trudon Absolu Eau De Parfum

Saffron, fleur d’oranger absolu, and tonka are the key notes behind this addictively heady scent that invigorates the wearer (and all those who smell.)

$280

d’Annam Mooncake Eau De Parfum

Bathe in the buttery nostalgia of sweet cakes with a fragrance that bakes us into our childhood with golden syrup, lotus seed, honey and vanilla.

$160

Alloy Studio Hypnotic Nectar Perfume

Yellow flowers. Bitter herbs. Fluorescent mushrooms. This hypnotizing potion will guide you back to nature (and all of the beauty and abundance it holds.)

$170

Creed Oud Zarian

A full-bodied oud aged for 80 years, this fragrance is a treasure rich with robust woods, ambers, and spices.

$470

Zernell Gillie Fragrance R&B Perfume Extract

Fragrance is like a memory, and this unisex extract is as soulful and emotional as a ‘90s R&B song blending sensual tropical fruits with resinous chocolate and amberwood.

$120

Byredo Rouge Chaotique Perfume Extract

This high concentration extract is a pure essence, requiring just a single spritz of its sensual chaos—cassis, oakwood, and patchoud—to last you through the night.

$465

Maison Margiela Replica Never-Ending Summer Eau De Toilette

If nights feel long and dark, this fresh citrus will transport you into an eternal summer with peeled orange and vetiver as your moment of respite.

$170

Glossier Body Spritz

If a fragrance feels too heavy (or not heavy enough), escape into this layerable body mist as a warm vanilla floral pick-me-up throughout your day.

$35

Glossier You Fleur

Ever wanted to bottle up your skin scent? This aroma is designed to morph mineral salt, florals, and fruit with you, making your natural pheromones the final ingredient.

$82

Le Labo Eucalyptus 20

Like an oasis in the middle of a barren wasteland, this unambiguous fragrance cradles eucalyptus with cedarwood and musk.

$240

Aesop Aurner Eau De Parfum

Imagine a traditional floral fragrance, then turn it on its head. This defiant fragrance blooms magnolia into rousing green spices and herbaceous depths.

$200

Miu Miu Miutine Eau De Parfum

This cheeky fragrance is a timeless and sophisticated classic blending unexpected wild strawberry and brown sugar with bright citrus, floral hearts, and a rich base.

$172

Mugler Angel Stellar Eau De Parfum Lumineuse

Warm up even the coldest nights with an amber gourmand housed in a cobalt blue asymmetrical star bottle, which echoes the aroma’s mystery and depth.

$190

Production Credits:

Models: Angeer Amol at Muse, Coco Mitchell at Muse, Delar Gaston at Muse, Nadia Blocker at One, Ayak at New York Models 

Photographer: Brendan Wixted 

Video Director of Photography: Kiymora Smith 

Hair Stylist: Jawara 

Makeup Artist: Mila Thomas 

Nail Artist: Dawn Sterling 

Wardrobe Stylist: Dione Davis 

Photography Assistant: Justin Mulroy 

Digital Technician: Tisha Harmsen 

Hair Assistants: Jadis Jolie, Tiffany Blake 

Makeup Assistant: Lauryn Scriber 

Styling Assistant: Keanu Mohammed 

Production Assistant: Eddie Claudon 

Visuals Director: Breanna Hall 

Senior Beauty Editor: Akili King 

Production Director: Lauren DiLello Stair 

Producer: Sharon Viera 

Casting & Talent Management: Anne Marie Andrews 

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