The Eighth Annual Basenotes Awards

It is surprising that this is the first year Angel has picked up this award. Silver goes to Fendi's Palazzo.

Black Orchid by Tom Ford takes Gold; Previous winner, Shalimar, takes Silver and newcomer Gucci de Gucci takes Bronze.

Guerlain is one of the oldest perfume houses in the world - founded in 1828 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. It was family-owned until 1994 when it was sold to luxury goods company, LVMH.

Guerlain recently renovated their flagship store on the Champs Elysees, which as well as the popular Guerlain's one can also find exclusives and once-lost classics.

No. 5 takes Silver and Mariah Carey's M takes Bronze

Newcomer Prada takes the award, pushing last year's winner into second place.

Prada's Infusion d'Iris takes Gold, while two new versions of old classics take Silver and Bronze (Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia and Kelly Caleche)

M7 again? A surprise of Unforgiveable in second place though!

Beaute Prestige International takes the Gold award for Narciso Rodriguez for Him, Gucci pour Homme II and Calvin Klein man were runners up.

Bois Blond takes Gold. Silver and Bronze go to winners of 2006 and 2007

Chanel No. 5 and Shalimar seem to win this alternately. Nice to see newcomer, Infusion d'Iris, voted into third place.

Silver Award: Jovan Musk by Jovan

Bronze Award: Wild Musk by Coty

Interestingly, the same three fragrances are the winners in the Best Men's Fragrance category. (Vetiver and GIT)

This is the first time a relatively new fragrance has won the award for Best Men's Fragrance. Silver goes to Green Irish Tweed. Previous winner, Vetiver de Guerlain takes Bronze.

Last years winner, Dior Homme, is pushed into second place by Sean John's Unforgivable.