Honey Bunny & Perfumer of the Year - Pineapple Fragrance Festival

Recognition in perfumery can take many forms.

d.grayi received two honors at the Pineapple Fragrance Festival:

• Perfume of the Year
• Perfumer of the Year

Together, they represent two sides of the same practice
the scent itself, and the person behind it.

Honey Bunny - Perfume of the Year

Honey Bunny is a fragrance built around comfort.

Inspired by Vietnamese chrysanthemum tea and small, quiet moments of care, it moves away from complexity and toward something softer, more immediate.

It’s not meant to overwhelm.

It’s meant to:

• soothe
• warm
• and feel familiar

 A Different Kind of Gourmand

Rather than sweetness for indulgence, Honey Bunny approaches gourmand through gentleness.

• soft honeyed warmth
• floral nuances from chrysanthemum
• a calm, lingering presence

It sits close to the skin, creating an atmosphere rather than a statement.

 Perfumer of the Year

Alongside the recognition of Honey Bunny, receiving Perfumer of the Year marked something broader for d.grayi's perfumer: James Nguyen..

It highlights not a single scent but the body of work behind it.

It reflects:

• consistency in creative direction
• willingness to explore different emotional spaces
• and a commitment to storytelling through scent

 What This Moment Represents

Together, these recognitions highlight two ideas:

• fragrance can be intimate, not just expressive
• and perfumery can be personal, not just technical

They mark a moment of alignment between intention and reception.

Final Thoughts

Not every fragrance needs to be loud to be remembered.

Some stay with you quietly.

Honey Bunny exists in that space and the recognition surrounding it reflects the value of that softness.