To celebrate the fifth edition of Esxence, perfumers under the age of thirty from around the world were invited to submit a perfume created for the occasion. 

The Five Finalists are:

Christiano Canali

Sarah Grivot

Marie Huguenot

Alex Lee

Luca Maffei

The Panel of Judges are well respected perfumers and influencers Patricia de Nicolai, Cecile Zarokian, Enrico Buccella, Mark Buxton, and Maria Grazia Fornasier.

The winner of the competition will be announced on the final day during the closing ceremonies, March 24, 2013.

Good luck to the finalists

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief