The Fragrance Foundation has looked within its own ranks for its 2025 Circle of Champions honoree.
Receiving the award will be Jerry Vittoria, the organization’s chairman, who is the global president of fine fragrance at Dsm- Firmenich . Vittoria, who previously revealed his retirement slated for 2026, will have spent 35 years with the supplier. He is set to be succeeded by Jonathan Simon.
“Recognizing Jerry Vittoria for the outstanding work he has done to move our industry forward and steward the foundation is truly one of the high points for the entire TFF organization and the history of the Circle of Champion Awards,” said Linda G. Levy , president of The Fragrance Foundation, in a statement. “Throughout his career and his time at The Fragrance Foundation, he has been a true