UK. Named after the Queen of Palmyra, third century A.D.
an area located in modern Syria; established by William Frederick Charles,
M.P.S., a chemist and perfumer. He had established ‘Zenobia’ Laboratory
at Woodgate, Loughborough, England in 1888; started producing horticultural
products before manufacturing perfumes and toiletries in the early 1900’s.
W.F. Charles died aged 79 in 1939, business continues under family direction
till 1952 when sold to Genatosan, a subsidiary of Fisons, Ltd.
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