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Awards & press

Awards & Press

OUI the People is a fine fragrance house founded by perfumer Karen Young, with five eaux de parfum made in New York. Two of them have been recognized by beauty editors in 2026.

Press inquiries: hey@ouithepeople.com

Awards

  • ISLAND MILK Eau de Parfum - Soft, Milky Caribbean inspired Skin-scent

    Award / Byrdie / 2026

    Byrdie Beauty Awards 2026: Best Milk Fragrance

    “The perfume world has lately been obsessed with a lactonic fragrance, but this adds a new layer to that obsession. Atop a creamy, milky base, notes of cinnamon, cashew, and brown sugar add a warm, spiced, and somewhat festive quality to this scent. But not in a ‘holiday candle’ way—more so like you’re in a Hallmark movie and sipping on a chai latte at a cozy neighborhood café with Norah Jones playing.”


    Derek Deng, associate content editor, Byrdie
    Shop ISLAND MILK / 50 mL / $ 130Read on Byrdie
  • SOUK HONEY Eau de Parfum – Orange Blossom, Neroli and Cardamom with Manuka Honey

    Award / ESSENCE / 2026

    Best in Black Beauty Awards 2026: Fragrance

    Shop SOUK HONEY / 50 mL / $ 130Read on ESSENCE

Press

As Seen On

  • Karen Young with Tamron Hall and OUI the People fragrances

    TV / Tamron Hall Show / Oct 5, 2026

    Fall Beauty Bar

    “KAREN YOUNG, founder of Oui the People, discusses building her beauty brand and the family rituals that inspired it.”


    Tamron Hall Show episode listing, 10.5.26
    Watch on Tamron Hall Show

  • TV / TODAY (NBC) / Oct 14, 2024

    Why this beauty brand has people all over the world saying 'Oui!'

    “NBC’s Jill Martin sits down with Karen Young, the founder of Oui the People.”


    TODAY video description
    Watch on TODAY (NBC)

In the press

Questions we hear

Which milk perfume won Byrdie's 2026 award?

OUI the People's Island Milk Eau de Parfum won Best Milk Fragrance in the Byrdie Beauty Awards 2026. Its notes are cashew milk, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, cardamom, brown sugar, whipped musk, sandalwood and tonka.

Has Souk Honey won an award?

Yes. ESSENCE named Souk Honey Eau de Parfum a fragrance winner in its Best in Black Beauty Awards 2026.

Milk perfumes / Honey perfumes / Gourmand perfumes / All fragrance