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Xyrena
IndustryPerfume
Founded2015
FounderKillian Wells[1]
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Products
ParentNew Faction Inc.
Websitewww.xyrena.com

Xyrena[3] is a Los Angeles perfumery specializing in cruelty-free and vegan products certified by PETA,[4] Leaping Bunny,[5] and Vegan Awareness Foundation.[6] Xyrena describes itself as "a defiant cosmetics startup that includes the world's first celebrity-partnered on-demand perfumery."[7] Xyrena only releases fragrances in water-free Extrait de Parfum form and Vibe Spray™, a water-based body and room spray.[8]

History

Founder Killian Wells coined the name "Xyrena" as a compound of two terms:[9] XY for male and female chromosomes (echoed by the brand's unisex fragrances and cosmetics) and RENA, from the Latin word renascor, which means "to be renewed or reborn."[10] The name Xyrena also means "enchanter" in Old Greek.[11]

Notable fragrances

Aaliyah by Xyrena:[12] A tribute fragrance to the late singer known as the "Princess of R&B". Launched for pre-order on September 15, 2015, Aaliyah by Xyrena was developed in collaboration with Aaliyah's brother Rashad Haughton & mother Diane Haughton.[13] Missy Elliott supported the fragrance[14] with a tweet.[15] 5% of the proceeds from Aaliyah by Xyrena will be donated to the Aaliyah Memorial Fund.[16] An official web spot, directed by Killian Wells and Christopher Oroza was released for the fragrance.[17] On September 30, 2015 one thousand samples of the fragrance were gifted to attendees of PETA's 35th Anniversary Party with Paul McCartney.[18][19]

Flazéda by Pearl:[20] Created by Xyrena in collaboration with Pearl, Flazéda is the first commercial fragrance to be released by an alumnus of RuPaul's Drag Race[21] An official fashion film titled #LoveYourself[22] was released to support the fragrance; directed by Killian Wells and Christopher Oroza, the high-fashion short (featuring a soundtrack reminiscent of Amy Winehouse) was compared to branding by Vogue and Calvin Klein[23]

Formula 3 by Dalton Maldonado:[24] Formula 3 is the first signature fragrance from an openly gay athlete.[25][26] Part of the proceeds from Formula 3 go to support the LGBT sports organization You Can Play.[27] Professional athletes and celebrities have shown their support of the product on Twitter including Michael Sam, Wade Davis, Jason Collins, and Montel Williams.[28]

Awards

Pure Beauty Awards

  • 2016: Winner (Bronze) - Best International Breakthrough Brand [29]
  • 2016: Winner (Silver) - Best New Packaging & Design [30]

The Art and Olfaction Awards

  • 2016 (3rd Annual): Finalist - Best Independent Fragrance - Dark Ride [31]

Artisan Fragrance of the Year Awards

Fragrantica

  • 2016: Winner - Weirdest "What the ????" Fragrance Moment - Dark Ride [50]
  • 2016: Winner - The Funniest Name - Basic Bitch [51]

Telly Awards

  • 2016 (37th Annual): Winner (Silver) - People's Telly - Aaliyah by Xyrena Web Spot [52]
  • 2016 (37th Annual): Winner (Bronze) - Best Use of Humor for "Hellanut" Web Spot [52]
  • 2016 (37th Annual): Winner (Bronze) - Best Use of Music for "Aaliyah" Web Spot [52]
  • 2016 (37th Annual): Winner (Bronze) - Best Directing for "Flazéda" Web Spot [52]
  • 2016 (37th Annual): Winner (Bronze) - Best Beauty Commercial for "Flazéda" Web Spot [52]

MarCom Awards

  • 2016: Winner (Gold Award) - Corporate Image in Film & Video - "Who Is Xyrena"[53]
  • 2016: Winner (Platinum Award) - Online Placement in Media Relations & Publicity - Xyrena 2015 - 2016 Press Coverage [54]

Communitas Awards

  • 2016: Winner (Leadership Award) - Excellence In Corporate Social Responsibility (Ethical & Environmental)[55] Won alongside IAC (company) & Vonage

Basenotes Reader Awards

  • 2016: Finalist - Best Celebrity Fragrance - Aaliyah by Xyrena [56]
  • 2016: Finalist - Best Celebrity Fragrance - Andy Kaufman Milk & Cookies by Xyrena [56]

Taste Awards

  • 2018 (9th Annual): Finalist - Ferrara Flame Award for Best Branded Content for Killian Wells "Blue Dream" Music Video (Presented by Xyrena) [57]
  • 2016 (7th Annual): Winner - Viewers Choice Best Mini Film or Documentary "Flazéda by Pearl" [58]
  • 2016 (7th Annual): Finalist - Best Fashion Film "Flazéda by Pearl" [59]
  • 2016 (7th Annual): Finalist - Ferrara Flame Award for Best Branded Video Promotion or Campaign "Flazéda by Pearl" [59]

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