The Fragrance Foundation, fondly called FiFi in the industry was established in 1949, and a non-profit international education arm of the fragrance industry. It was created to develop educational programs about the importance and pleasure of fragrance for the American public.

The historic win of COCO Mademoiselle by CHANEL marks the sixth FiFi awarded this year to COCO Mademoiselle, which launched in April 2001, and the first time in history that a fragrance has won the FiFi in all countries in a single year.

It was the Prestige Fragrance FiFi winner in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Great Britain, and the European Star of the Year.

"Bringing home the U.S. FiFi is the culmination of an incredible year for COCO Mademoiselle, and we could not be more excited," said Laurie Palma, senior vice president, fragrance and internet marketing.

"There were a record number of fragrance launches last year, so to receive this recognition from our peers is truly an honor."

COCO Mademoiselle was created by Jacques Polge, CHANEL master perfumer, who was challenged with the task of creating a fragrance that Mademoiselle Coco Chanel herself would wear if she were turning 21 in the 21st century. The result is this new original that combines a fresh oriental with a sparkling top note, rich spicy accents and warm, spicy musk.

The complete list of winners for the 2002 FiFi Awards:

The FiFi's are considered to be the "Oscars" of the fragrance industry. Winners are selected by the 1,000 members of the Fragrance Foundation as well as retailers and press.

The U.S. FiFi's were hosted by Annette Green, president of the Fragrance Foundation, and Tommy Tune, Broadway choreographer and dancer.

Celebrity presenters included Gene Simmons, Li'l Kim, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Debbie Gibson, Candace Bushnell, Carol Alt and Elaine Stritch.