I am 12 June 2025 was the magnificent Ferstel Palace to the setting of an olfactory highlight: 10 Years of Duftstars – The Austrian Fragrance Foundation. An anniversary that celebrated Austrian fragrance culture in a grand style – with style, sensuality and great emotion.
The DUFTSTARS Gala is far more than an awards ceremony – it is a festival for the senses. Beneath sparkling chandeliers and amidst the grandeur of imperial architecture, guests experience an evening full of glamour. Celebrities from the worlds of fashion, art, and culture add an extra sparkle to the event. In 2025, the elegant Arabella Kiesbauer with charm and wit throughout the evening and ensured a distinctive atmosphere.

Wiener Kerzenmanufaktur – Scent transformed into light
As a proud partner of this special gala, the Wiener Kerzenmanufaktur to contribute to enhancing the evening with stylish light art. For the festively set tables we created Classic taper candles, ..., which not only set accents with their warm flame, but also gave the historical setting a radiant soul.
A special token of appreciation were our hand-poured candles, which into the Goodie Bags were welcomed by the guests – small works of art with character, created with loving craftsmanship.
On the way to the stage
Looking to the future, we are particularly pleased, 2026 for the first time as a participant in dHome Fragrance category„ to be represented – with a collection that reinterprets room fragrance as a sensory experience.
For us, this gala was more than an evening – it was a symbol of what is possible when craftsmanship meets olfactory poetry. We thank the Austrian Fragrance Foundation for the trust and inspiring partnership.

