8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2016

Perfumania Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Florida	0-19714	65-0977964
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

35 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 2

Bellport, NY 11713

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(631) 866-4100

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

_________________________________

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 24, 2016, Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Neal Montany has been appointed as the Company's Chief Operating Officer, effective August 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Montany, age 56, was Vice President and General Manager of GKN Aerospace from September 2012 through August 2016 and director of United Technologies Corporations' Stationary Fuel Cell Business from June 2007 to July 2012.

 In connection with his appointment, Mr. Montany will receive an annual base salary of $340,000, will be eligible for an annual cash incentive of up to $125,000, of which 50% will be at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and 50% will be based on meeting specified target accomplishments, and will be granted 150,000 non-qualified employee stock options which will vest over five years. Mr. Montany will be an "at-will" employee of the Company and will have no specified term as Chief Operating Officer, however he will receive a severance of six months of salary if his employment is terminated without cause. He will also receive other benefits available to the Company's other executive officers.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by the Company on August 24, 2016

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Perfumania Holdings, Inc.
Date: August 30, 2016	By: /s/ Donna L. Dellomo
	Donna L. Dellomo
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perfumania Holdings, Inc. Names Neal Montany Chief Operating Officer

Accomplished Executive with 30 years of Operational Management Experience

BELLPORT, N.Y., August 24, 2016 - Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF), (“Perfumania” or "the Company") a U.S. specialty retailer and distributor of fragrances and related beauty products, today announced the appointment of Neal Montany as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective August 29, 2016.

Mr. Montany’s career in operations management spans over three decades, including senior management positions at United Technologies Corporation and International Aero Engines. Most recently, Mr. Montany served as VP/GM of GKN Aerospace in New York with full P&L and site responsibility. Under his leadership, he spearheaded the restructuring of the business, including various initiatives to enhance operating efficiencies and generate new revenue sources, resulting in increased sales and profit. Mr. Montany holds a B.S. in Mechanical & Materials Engineering from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Boston University School of Management.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Montany will oversee the Company's operations including Information Technology and Business Transformation, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Facilities, Logistics and Transportation, Loss Prevention, Purchasing and Human Resources. He will report directly to Stephen Nussdorf, Executive Chairman of the Board and Michael Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Montany will also be an officer of the Company.

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Nussdorf said, “Neal brings an impressive background in operations management to his new role. He is a highly-respected leader with a proven track record of strategic, operational and commercial accomplishments and driving operational efficiencies that increase profit and productivity. Neal’s extensive industry expertise will be a valuable asset as we execute on our various growth initiatives. We are excited to welcome Neal to Perfumania’s management team and look forward to his contributions as we continue to work to optimize our retail and distribution footprint.”

About Perfumania Holdings, Inc.

Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF) is the largest specialty retailer and distributor of fragrances and related beauty products across the United States. Perfumania has a 30 year history of innovative marketing and sales management, brand development, license sourcing and wholesale distribution making it the premier destination for fragrances and other beauty supplies. As of April 30, 2016 the Company operated 303 corporate-owned retail stores as well as e-commerce, specializing in the sale of fragrances and related products across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also operates a wholesale distribution network. For additional information please visit www.perfumaniaholdings.com or contact us at perf@jcir.com.

Contact:

Perfumania Holdings, Inc.JCIR

Donna DellomoJoseph Jaffoni / Norberto Aja / Nicole Briguet

VP & Chief Financial Officer(212) 835-8500

(631) 866-4157perf@jcir.com