UK. Douglas Collins & Co Ltd established in 1932 with Buzz Stevens,
factory at Great College St, Campden Town, London also in Mayfair, London;
company closed in 1935, but retained rights to 'Jaeger Braken'; produced
first phial perfume in 1937; re-launched own business in 1936 under the
name 'La Fontaine'; expanded and changed name to Douglas R.Collins Ltd
in 1937 and change perfumery name to Goya un-aware of the famous Spanish
artist of the same name. Amalgamated with J.C. and J Field Ltd in 1952;
sold out to Reckitt & Sons in 1962. Bought Goya back in 1964 with
his son Christopher in charge; Douglas Collins died suddenly aged 59
in 1972; In 1975 business sold to I.C.I.; fragrances continued to be
launched
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