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Gerre Inc

USA

New York; launched Jirré in 1927

Gersem

Refer to de Gersem, Parfums

Gervais

USA

New York; launched June Rose in 1928

Gervaise, Graham

USA

Chicargo, launched Jasmine in 1920

Gesellschaft, Max

Germany

Dresden; launched Biox in 1923

Ghanen, Taieb

Tunisia

Tunis; Launched Jasmin, Lilac, Musc, Parfumdu Bey, Rose in c1930

Gherardini Firenz

Italy

Leather goods manufacturers. Launched Ghe, Gherardini Femme, Gherardini Sport Femme, Gherardini Homme, Gherardini Sport Homme, Grazia, L'Uomo, L'Uomo Ghe in association with Guaber Spa from c1975

Ghesma, M

France; launched Iris Americano in 1924

Ghislaine

Established by Raoul Daltroff in 1 Rue de la Paix, Paris; business closed in c1910; related to Ernest Daltroff founder of Parfums Caron, launched Neige de Noel in 1900

Ghost

British fashion house established by Tanya Sarne, a former model, after the beakup of her marriage in 1970's left her struggling with two children ; launched fragrances from 2000. 30% share of company acquired in December 2005 by Kevin Stanford and a group of Icelandic investors

Ghyska

Alternative spelling 'Ghysra'; of Paris; launched Djamila, Mille Fleurs and Toutes Les Fleurs in c1914

GI VI Emme

Italy

Acronym from founders name; established by Count Giuseppe Visconti de Modrone (1879 to 1941) in Milan, Italy in January 1921; married Carla Erba; all designed attributed to him; signed 'GVM'.
Son takes over in 1940; Fabr. Negli Sta GVM;
Ceased trading in 1970

Giacobetti , Olivia

Launched Bonté's Bloom

Giacobello

Launched Atelier de L'Esprit

Gianelli, Parfums

USA

New York, fragrance distributors, launched Rodeo Drive Rose in c1970

Gianfranco Ferré

Italy

Born in Legnano in 1944; studied architecture, started designing costume jewellery; produced first women’s-wear collection in 1974 for Baila, label owned by Bolognese entreprener Franco Mattiolo; who back him to start his own firm; showed first mens colection in 1982; launched fragrances from 1984; first haute couture collection in 1986.
In 1989 appointed artistic director at Dior; in 2000 label sold to Tonino Perna; became part of Diana de Silva Cosmétiques.
Died of brain haemorrhage on 17th June 2007

Gianni Campagna

Launched Bergamotto, Galsomino, Neroli, Quaeri, Scilla Cariddi, Vento Canale in c2006

Gianni Vive Sulman

Fashion house established by Arfaq Hussain. Launched parfum V1 in 2005. Company closed in c2006

Gibbs

Mostly creams and soaps, launched Darling

Gibbs, Elida

English toiletry and toothpaste company; founded in 1712; produced a range of beauty produces and fragrances acquired by Unilever, merged with Fabergé to form Elida Fabergé; launched 3F Cologne Fataisie, Gibbs Sport pour homme, Gibbs Sport Après-Rasage, Gibbs Après-Rasage, Chypre, Audace, Darling, Storm, Addiction - Citron Musk pour Elle, Addiction - Saffron Silk pour Elle

Gibson House

USA

Launched Bouquet, Chypre, Gardenia and Sweet Pea in 1935

Gibson, Debby

Launched Electric Youth in 1989

Gibson, Dorothy

USA

Brooklyn, NY; launched Baudelaire, Dunrovin, Gibson Girls, I Remember Mama, Jusweetu and Impatient in c1948

Gibson, Josie

Winner of the reality show Big Brother 11, launched her debut fragrance, Josie, in 2010.

Giellerup, Leon W

USA

Bronxville, NY; launched Two Doves in 1929

Giftique, New York Pencil Co

USA

Launched a fragrance in c1980

Gigli , Paulo

Italy

Launched Schirocco in 2008 and Aria in 2009

Gigli, Roméo

Italy

Born in Faenza, on 12th December 1949; moved to Milan in 1974 after years of travelling and in 1978 concentrated on fashion design; moved to New York in 1979; launched own label in 1981; moves back to Milan in 1985; launched signature fragrance in 1989

Gihane

Italy

Launched Clouds, G and Gihane

Gilcaggne

Launched Feeling

Giles et Cie., August

Liege, France; launched Muguet Devin

Giles, Pharmacist

Ventnor, Isle of Wight; launched 'Ventnor Breezes' in c1930

Gill

Launched Essence of Champaca in c1862

Gillett, Egbert W

USA

Chicago, Illinois; launched Florentine in 1882

Gillette

USA

Manufacturers of toiletry requisites and fragrances.
Purchased by Procter & Gamble in 2006

Gillier, André

Chicago, Illinois; launched Florentine in 1882

Gilmard Parfumeur

Launched Raffiné

Gilot et Cie.,Savonnerie

Full name Parfumerie et Savonnerie Gilot et Cie; fragrances, soaps and cosmetics, established by Emile Gilot at 68 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, Paris in the early 1900’s; related to Dubarry; trademark perfume and cosmetic line was 'Soir de Paris' in 1925; prior to launched of similar fragrance by Bourjois in 1929. Acquired C.P. Blaise

Gilvo Chemical

Australia

Melbourne; launched No 7777 in 1947

Gimay

France; launched Chypre, Jasmin and Muguet c1920; distributed in USA by Gimbel Brothers

Gimbel Brothers Inc

USA

Broadway & 33rd Street, New York; importers; launched fragrances in the mid c1930's; they were also traded under the name 'Gimbel's'

Gimbel's

USA

Launched Mille Fleur - Bleu, Mille Fleur - Lavendre, Mille Fleur - Rouge, Mille Fleur - Vert in 1933

Gimbela

USA

New York. Associated with Gimbel Brothers Inc. Launched Gimbay in 1924

Gimelstein, Morris

Cuba

Havana; launched Capricho de Mujer in 1941

Gin Tonic Fragrances

USA

In association with Mäurer & Wirtz , launched Gin Tonic for Men and Gin Tonic for Women in 2008 , and Gin Tonic Happy Hour in 2009

Ginestet

Established as a wine merchant in Bordeaux in 1897. Launched three wine-inspired fragrances in c2003

Ginger Lily

Launched eponymous

Giorda, Louis

Most likely of France; launched Baboutchka and 504 in 1950

Giordani

Also referred to as 'Giordano'; launched Giordani pour Homme

Giorgio, Parfums

Launched Giorgio Red

Giorgio Beverly Hills

USA

Established by Fred & Gale Hayman in Beverly Hills in 1961 as a boutique. Sold to Avon Cosmetics in 1987

Giorno, Buon

Italy

Launched eponymous fragrance

Giovani, Roberto

Italy

Launched a fragrance

Girard

Launched Bali Sunshine and New York Nights in 2008

Girard A

Paris; Launched Kalys, Lils, Mandragor, Muguet, Œillet, Pour Être Belle, Rose, Violette in c1920

Girard et Cie Ltd.

182 Regent Street, London; active in late 1800's and early 1900's; launched fragrances; also referred to as Madame (Mme) Girard et Cie Ltd.
Launched Opoponax and Bouquet de Orleans

Giraud et Fils, Jean-Paul

Perfumers; established by Giraud brothers when they bought J & E Sozio in Grasse, France in 1853; also known as Jean Giraud (et) Fils; acquired by a consortium of local essential oil producers. Products sub-titled 'au Principe des Fleurs''

Girault Parfumeur

Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, active in c1925 - no known fragrances

Girombelli, Donatella

Italy

Launched Genny in 1998

Gironde Atomizer Co

USA

Fifth Avenue, New York; deco styled atomizers; c1927

Giraux, Jules,

Established Parfumerie d'Allys in 1916. Likely to have launched fragrances under his own name proir to 1916.

Gisela, P.

Launched GP

Giudicelli, Tan

Italy

Launched Annam, Eau d'Annam, Gardenia, L’Ambré, L'Ambré Vanilla, Pluie d’Été, Pourpe, T Vert, Zen from c2000

Givani, Roberto

Italy

Launched Ipso

Givaudan et Cie, L

Established by two French brothers, Leon and Xavier Givaudan, both chemists, in Grasse, France in 1820; specialised in natural ingredients; supplied French perfume house with fragrances and essential oil. In 1895 moved to a new factory in Vernier, near Geneva. Now known as The Givaudan Group; one of the world leading wholesale producers of fragrances and flavours. In 1963 became part of Hoffmann-La Roche Group. Launched Sassene in 1934, Savarome in 1940 and Thibetolide in 1939

Givenchy, Parfums

Established by Herbert de Givenchy, born in Beauvais France in 1927. Fashion designer; established House of Givenchy in 1952 at 3 avenue Georges V, Paris and Parfums Givenchy in 1957. Jacques Fath and Lisa Schiaparelli worked for him. 1986 becomes part of Louis Vuitton Moet Chandon. Retired in 1995

Giverny

Launched Les Fleurs de Claude Monet

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