BDK Parfums captures dual golden recognition at Cosmétiquemag Awards
Two fragrances from the Parisian perfume studio have secured golden honours at the 2026 Cosmétiquemag Awards, with Stellar Silk claiming the top position in the Gen Z Niche Perfume category.
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The Parisian perfume studio BDK Parfums has earned two Golden Awards at the 2026 Cosmétiquemag Awards, a distinction that speaks to the calibre of its olfactory creations and the artistry embedded within its collection.
Velvet Tonka Extrait, the first extrait de parfum in the Collection Matières, received its honour in the High Perfumery category. A golden flacon with a domed stopper houses the amber liquid, its label bearing the name in restrained capitals against a deep background. The fragrance represents an exercise in concentrated elegance, the highest expression of the perfumer’s vision.
Alexandra Carlin, Senior Perfumer, crafted this composition with the intention of depth and richness, qualities that evidently resonated with the award’s jury. The accolade acknowledges not merely the fragrance itself, but the philosophy behind Collection Matières, which emphasises raw materials and their transformative potential.
Equally significant is the achievement of Stellar Silk, which claimed the Golden Award in the Gen Z Niche Perfume category and ranked first within its class. Presented in a sleek obsidian bottle topped with a architectural black cap, this absolu de parfum carries the bdk parfums name with quiet authority. Master Perfumer Jordi Fernández composed this fragrance with a sensibility attuned to contemporary tastes whilst maintaining the intellectual rigour that defines the house.
The recognition of Stellar Silk as the leading niche perfume for its generation underscores a broader shift in how younger audiences engage with fragrance. Rather than pursuing mainstream florals or fruity accords, they gravitate towards sophisticated, unconventional compositions that offer genuine substance and a point of view.
Both awards reflect the studio’s commitment to craft and refinement, virtues that extend beyond the liquid itself to encompass bottle design, presentation and the narrative each fragrance carries. The juries have recognised what devotees of fine perfumery already understand: that BDK Parfums operates at an elevated register, where every element serves the whole.
Imagery courtesy of BDK Parfums (@bdkparfumsparis).
