Fernandez Gavira Wins German Award for Young Perfumers
Perfumer Andrea Fernandez Gavira of Iberchem received the honor for her fragrance SeaRenity, inspired by her Spanish coastal roots.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Youth
Andrea Fernandez Gavira won the German Award for Young Perfumers 2026 with SeaRenity, a contemporary reinterpretation of eau de cologne. The award was presented on October 14 during the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin.
Why it matters
The award, presented by the German Society of Perfumers, supports emerging talent in the fragrance field. It recognizes a young perfumer's creative take on a classic category.
SeaRenity opens with citrus notes that evolve through spicy and marine facets into an ozone-like character, with a touch of iris. The entries were evaluated anonymously by an independent expert jury.
The players
Andrea Fernandez Gavira
A perfumer at Iberchem originally from Estepona in Málaga, Spain, who created the award-winning fragrance SeaRenity.
German Society of Perfumers (Deutsche Gesellschaft der Parfümeure im SEPAWA e.V., DGP)
The German professional association of perfumers that presents the award to support emerging talent in the fragrance industry.
The details
The competition challenged young perfumers to explore the theme "Eau de Cologne-Legacy and Future." Fernandez Gavira, originally from Estepona in Málaga, Spain, drew on her connection to the sea to develop the winning composition.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Award presented at the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin.
Roadmap
The award reflects a push to reinterpret traditional eau de cologne for new generations of perfumers and consumers. It follows the DGP's ongoing efforts to showcase emerging talent in the field.
Readers interested in fragrance can look for SeaRenity-style contemporary eau de cologne compositions as they explore new scents. The award highlights a new generation of perfumers whose work may appear in future product lines.
The takeaway
Emerging perfumers are reinterpreting classic fragrance traditions, so younger talent may bring fresh takes on familiar scents. Paying attention to independent awards can help you discover new creative voices in perfumery.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Perfumer & Flavorist.
