Grossmith & Son Ltd., John
UK
 Perfumers and fine soap makers: Established in London in 1835 by John Grossmith, a descendant of farmers living in the Bishops Waltham area since around 1688. His mother was Mary Lipscomb, daughter of farmers living in Upham, the next village. John Grossmith was married to Lucy Eliza Whitaker. In 1841 he had a wholesale premises at 24 Cannon Street; in circa 1852 moved to 39 Friday Street, then in 1854 to 85 Newgate Street before moving to Piccadilly. He died in 1867 and his son, John Lipscomb Grossmith, a Grasse trained perfumer in Grasse and ran the business until 1919, innovating and establishing a wide range of classic English perfumes, including Hasu-no-Hana, Phũl-Nãnã and Shem-el-Nessim. A number of the fragrances were sold in Baccarat flacons. Grossmith enjoyed Royal patronage in the late 1800s and early 1900s and held royal warrants from Queen Alexandra as well as from the royal courts of Greece and Spain. Grossmith formulated perfume for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee (Victorian Bouquet), for the accession of King Edward VII (Regal) and for the engagement of the Duke of York and Princess May (Betrothal) who later became King George V and Queen Mary. John Lipscomb Grossmith’s son, Stanley, also Grasse-trained, ran the business until his untimely death (aged 45) in 1924.
Having been out of family ownership in for almost 40 years the house of Grossmith is now owned by Simon Brooke, the great great grandson of John Grossmith. A relaunch of three of the Grossmith oriental floral classics, remastered using the original formulations from the turn of the century, is planned for October 2009 and some of this perfume will be sold in Baccarat flacons made using the original 1919 moulds.
Groult, Nicole
Established by Nicole Groult: (b1887 to d1967) a couturier at 29-rue d’Anjou, Paris in 1912; launched fragrances in 1924. Sister of Poiret who married to André Groult
Group Inter Parfums
French perfumery and fragrance manufacturers e.g. created Burberry's
Groupement International des Grands Coiffeurs
Established at 16 rue Saulnier, Paris in 1900 to provide luxury perfumes and beauty products for sale at hair salons; acquired by Diamant Bleu, a parfum company in 1912. Launched an un-named fragrance in same year in a flacon by Cristalleries de Baccarat design # 196
Groupy
Paris; makers of deluxe items, enamels etc (1900)
Groux
Paris; launched fragrances in the 1890's
Groville Sales
A name by which Grenoville Sales Inc. were known
Grunberg, George
USA
 New York; c 1925's; renown for blown glass animals
Grune, Marke
Germany
 Launched a fragrance
Guaber SpA
Switzerland
 Pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor; fragrances
Guanera
Launched a fragrance
Gucci , Parfums or Les Parfums Gucci
Italy
 Guccio Gucci established a leather factory in Florence in 1904; The House of Gucci produces a wide range of high-quality merchandise to day.
1995 Maurizo Gucci was shot by assassin hired by ex-wife, the last and bloodiest saga of Florentine family. Investicorp of Bahrain takes over.
In 1999 stock battle between Bernard Arnault of Louis Vuitton-Moet-Hennessey (Chandon) and Domenico de Sole of Gucci for control. De Sole with Francois Pinault of PPR win control. PPR has 40% stake. LVMH still have a 20% holding (2000). Signature fragrance Gucci No1 launched in 1974.
The rebirth of the company as a leading fashion house came about with the appointment of the American Tom Ford as chief designer in 1994 ; he revolutionized the Gucci name by creating hip, modern designs for women and men. Once again, Gucci is one of the world's most coveted brands, and the minimalist Gucci signature can be found on sportswear, handbags, shoes, eyewear, and fragrances.
Fragrances produced in association with Procter & Gamble.
In 2003 Robert Polet signed on as president after the acrimonious departure of Tom Ford and the CEO Domenico de Sole
Gudunov Perfume Tatiana
USA
 Elmhurst, Illinois; launched a fragrance
Guedj, Patrick   Launched 'Afrique en Parfums', with Véronique Durruty
Guelaud
Paris; a historic perfumery
Gueldy
Established by A Sergent and Le Laurin at 370 rue de Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris in the 1905; a cosmetic and toiletry company; later joined by de Sergy; acquired by the major toiletry-article company P. Thibaud et Cie, won gold medal in 1925; later acquired by Lever Brothers
Guéneaux, Société Les Parfums
Asnieres, France and at 168 Regent Street London; launched a range of concentrated fragrances and solids in c1930's
Guépard
Established in 1983 in Paris; manufacturers of silk scarves, ties and umbrellas to fine leather belts bags and fine luggage. Guépard has now taken their venture one step further and created a perfume that is commensurate with quality and beauty of their accessory line. (2004)
Guerba
Paris; launched fragrances in 1949
Guerin, Alexis
UK
 Originally of Russia, established in London, UK in c1917; launched a fragrance
Guerin, Georges
French designer; worked for Grenoville
Guerin, Germaine
France; launched fragrances
Guerlain (The House of)
Established by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain in 1828; a chemist; opened a toiletry shop at 42 rue de Rivoli in Paris, to escape his violent father; moved to 15 rue de la Paix; launched first fragrance 'Lotion de Guerlain' in 1850.
In 1864 Pierre-François died; succeeded by sons Aime, a perfumer and Gabriel, the manager. In 1895 Gabriel's son Jacques became chief perfumer, died in 1955, nephew Jean-Paul took over.
Moved to 68 Champs-Elysses, Paris; now part of Louis Vuitton-Moet-Hennessey but still run by Guerlain family; therefore the oldest family 'named' cosmetic and fragrance company in the world and during the last 156 years has produced over 300 fragrances, all having been created by members of the family.
Breaking with tradition in June 2008 it appointed Thierry Wasser as in-house perfumer
Guerlain, Marcel (Hughes)
A perfumer; established by Marcel Guerlain at 86 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris in 1923; fragrances and toiletries; formed other perfume companies; signature fragrance was 'Le Roy de Veult'.
Also established various other companies; Parfums Marlaine et Cie in New York, Helen Gys and Marcel & Hughes, Societe de Parfumeurs Parisiens
Guermantes Parfums
Established by Claude Caron at 24 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1936 where he already had a pharmacy; father of the actress Leslie Caron
Guerra, Perez
USA
 Los Angeles; launched fragrances in 1944/5
Guess?
USA
 Jeanswear and fashion house established in California in 1981 by the Marciano brothers. Launched signature fragrance 'Guess Woman' in 1990 in associaton with Fashion & Designer Fragrance Group, which in turn is part of Revlon Inc. In 2009 entered into a licensing agreement with Coty Beauty
Guggenheim, Gloria
USA
 Launched a fragrance
Guidas
Launched a fragrance in 1914
Guichard, Jean   Parfumer with Givaudan Roure; created 'So Pretty' in 1995
Guilhene, Parfums Corysé
Paris; launched a fragrance in 1920
Guillandone
Grasse and Paris; concentrates and essential oils
Guillaume, Gillet
French artist; advertisements for Parfums Caron
Guilleaumaud, Jeanne
Nice, France; launched a fragrance in 1939
Guillon, Louis Pierre
Irvy-sur-Seine, France; launched fragrances in c1940
Guimard
Oran, France; launched fragrances in 1953
Guimard, Hector
Paris (1867-1942) associated with Millot
Guimet
Established by Rudolph Storfer in Paris; launched a range of fragrance in the 1920's and 1930's; outlet in New York
Guinamand, Jean
Launched a range of fragrances
Guinamand, Thomas
Launched a range of fragrances; associated with Claude Galien
Guinness, Daphe
USA
 Socialite, heiress and fashion icon (she has been described as the best dressed woman in the world) Launched her signature fragrance 'Daphe' in 2009
Guinness, Lulu
Established her fashion accessories business in London in 1989. Her eponymous fragrance launched in 2003 in association with Riveria Concepts
Guirlande
See 'La Guirlande' Volume L, chapter 10, page 1 for details
Guitry
Paris; launched fragrances in c1950
Gummi Baer Fragrances
Germany
 Launched fragrances in c1990
Gump's, S & G (Gumps)
Hawaii
 Department store in Honolulu, S.F.; launched a range of fragrances in c1936
Gund   Leading consumer brand known worldwide for its innovation, top quality and plush toy designs. Entered into an agreement with Parlex Fragrances Inc., to develop, manufacture and distribute fragrances and related products under the babyGUND trademark. (2005)
Gunnarson, Florence
USA
 A self-taught society perfumer of the 1940’s; started mixing perfumes in a spare room of her wealthy parents home in Chicago; also perfumed bath oils and other toiletry items; bought out by Lisa Lewis-Manrique in 1966; due to resurgence in interest in vintage clothing in early 2000’s; re-launched five key products
Gustin, Henry
Saint Maur, France; launched a fragrance in 1955
Gutcheon
France; launched a range of fragrances under the 'Erte' label
Guy, Jean
Launched a fragrance
Guyla, Parfums
Established in 1925 at 49 rue de Paris; Epinay-sur-Seine, France; business was short-lived. Associated with Atelier Martine
Gwen-Awy Co
USA
 Cleveland, Ohio; launched a fragrance in 1944
Gys, Hélène
A fragrance company formed by Marcel Guerlain
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