This year we went bigger, better and bolder, with new categories and a fantastic array of local products and brands. Here are the coveted winners that have earned a permanent spot on our vanities – and why it’s this year’s holy grail.
ALSO SEE: W&H Beauty Awards 2024 – Best in Supplements
Beauty Awards 2024 judges
Meet the expert panel of beauty gurus who determined the W&H Beauty Awards 2024 winners:
Leandri Wahl, W&H Beauty Editor
Jade Smith, W&H Beauty & Content Director
Dr Lauren Knight, Specialist Dermatologist
Carishma Basday, Actor, presenter & content creator
Danielle Weakley, Founder of Influence Studio
Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, Specialist Beauty Writer
Zesipho Mncwango, Content creator
W&H Beauty Awards 2024 – Best in Fragrances
As judged by our expert panel of beauty gurus, meet the coveted winners of W&H Beauty Awards 2024 Best in Fragrances:
Best oriental floral
Montblanc Signature Absolue 90 ml EDP R1 700, Woolworths
Best woody citrus
WBeauty Ether EDP 100 ml R599, Woolworths
‘A gorgeous option for a unisex scent, in fact my guy and I are sharing this one. Opens with a powerful citrusy bergamot, but the real magic begins as the scent dries down and the deep woodsy tobacco enters.’ – Zesipho
Best fresh floral
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Eau Florale 100 ml R1 220, Bash
‘The soft whiff of a fresh bouquet. This musky powdery scent is feminine and sophisticated – “very demure, very mindful” comes to mind.’ – Zesipho
Best natural perfume
Fijn Botanicals Pure Parfum R395, fijnbotanicals.com
‘Handcrafted with botanical extracts and essential oils, these travel-friendly fragrances are easy to wear, never overwhelming and beautifully unique.’ – Leandri
Best fruity floral
Coach Love 50 ml EDP R1 640, Edgars
‘Juicy and mouth-watering strawberry notes are intertwined with intense rose for a fun floral meets romantic scent that hits all the right notes. The kind of fragrance we’d envision our favourite leading lady to wear. I adore it.’ – Zesipho
Best gourmand
Bvlgari Allegra Baciami 50 ml EDP R3 700, ARC
‘White florals with vanilla? Sign me up! Creamy and smooth, rounded off with bold amber notes, this is love at first sniff. It creates an unmissable scent bubble around the wearer that fills the entire room – wear this only if you’re prepared to have everyone ask about your scent.’ – Zesipho
Best perfume roller
Kudu Desert Moon R199, kududcosmetica.com
‘Fragrance oils create the unique opportunity to have fun with fragrance layering, and they make a great alternative for sensitive and allergy-prone skin.’ – Zesipho
Best clean scent
Juliette Has A Gun Ode To Dullness 100ml EDP R3 020, Skins
‘This has become somewhat of a signature scent to me. It’s comforting and clean, with a skin-like quality that feels warm and inviting, exquisite and unique.’ – Leandri
Most innovative fragrance
Jo Loves Pink Vetiver Fragrance Paintbrush R940, ARC
‘Once again, Jo comes out on top. I love the fun, innovative formula and packaging that makes you feel like an artist. The fragrance itself, though, is beautifully warm and spicy, and can easily be worn by him or her.’ – Leandri
Woman&Home Beauty Awards 2024 were sponsored by Skin Renewal and Aperol Spritz.
