| Karina, Parfums Princess Ella | Associated with L-T Piver in c1920's | |||||||
| Karimova, Gulnora | Launched Mystérieuse for Women and Victorious in 2012 | |||||||
| Karl & Co Parfumerien (KG) | Germany |
Nurnberg. Launched Saphira in 1925 | ||||||
| Karoff Creations | USA |
Established by Robert B Karoff at 347 Fifth Ave New York in 1940; launched fragrances, many dime-store novelties, also owned Milart | ||||||
| Karp, Joseph Henry | USA |
New York; launched Noble Heart in 1921 | ||||||
| Karpman, Alexande | USA |
New York; launched Kiku in 1930 | ||||||
| Karssen , Zoe | Dutch |
Fashion label launched their debut fragrance, Unicorn Tears,in late 2015. The fragrance is named for the brand's popular "Unicorn Tears" message tees and other clothing items | ||||||
| Karton, Harry | USA |
Philadelphia; launched Rapsy in 1923 | ||||||
| Kashuk, Sonia | USA |
Make-up artist. Launched fragrances in 2006 | ||||||
| Kasma | Launched Larnes de Nuit in 1940 | |||||||
| Kate & Ashley, Mary | USA |
Launched a fragrance | ||||||
| Kathryn of Chicago | USA |
Launched fragrances in c1942. Used Dennison labels | ||||||
| Katona, Kerry | UK |
Celebrity who shot to fame as a singer in the original line-up of Atomic Kitten. Launched Outrageous in 2008 | ||||||
| Katorza, Mouna | Established by Rahmouna Katorza, a luxury lingerie house, at Place Beauvau, Paris in 1922; launched fragrances under the Les Parfums de Ma Moune label in 1926. | |||||||
| Kat Von D | USA |
Tattoo and makeup artist ; launched her debut fragrances, Sinner and Saint in 2009 | ||||||
| Katz & Besthoff | USA |
New Orleans; launched a range of fragrances | ||||||
| Katz, Reynald | USA |
Launched signature eponymous fragrance in 1998 | ||||||
| Kaufman-Straus | USA |
Louisville, KY; launched Estelle in 1905 | ||||||
| KaDeWe Group | Germany |
In collaboration with Frau Tonis Parfum, launched 030 Berlin – Edition KaDeWe , 040 Hamburg – Edition Alsterhaus and 089 München – Edition Oberpollinger in 2015 | ||||||
| Kay, Mary | USA |
No relation of Mary Kay Cosmetics | ||||||
| Kay Cosmetics, Mary | USA |
Direct sales of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance; established by Mary Kay Ash (1963 to 2001) in Stemmons Freeway, Dallas Texas; on her death her son Richard Rogers took over the business | ||||||
| Kaya Inc | USA |
New York; launched a fragrance in c1900 | ||||||
| Kaya Tokio | Launched Narcisse in c1920 | |||||||
| Kaye, Harry | USA |
New York; launched Ambre Noir and Diable Bleu in 1923 and Nikylla in 1924, also distributor for J A Marceau | ||||||
| Kazanluk | Bulgaria |
Refer to glossary | ||||||
| Kazbeck Co Inc | USA |
103 Greene St, Jersey City; launched eponymous fragrance in 1923 | ||||||
| Keating, Ronan | Ireland |
Singer - launched Believe and Hope in 2006 | ||||||
| Kecofa | Holland |
A small Dutch maker of cut-price perfumes which marketed the fragrance
called 'Female Treasure'. Won notoriety when sued by Lancôme for
intellectual property rights as it had a remarkably similarity to 'Trésor';
Kecofa lost the case. Launched Female Treasure |
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| Kell Ltd, Josephine | UK |
London; launched Californian Poppy | ||||||
| Kelly & Jones | Debuted in 2012 with five fragrances in the Notes of Wine Collection - #1 - #2 - #3 - #4 - #5 | |||||||
| Kennedy, Augustine J | USA |
Brooklyn, NY; launched Mamzelle and Sparkle in 1926 | ||||||
| Kennedy & Co., Gemmel | Launched Chit-Pan-New Bouquet in 1925 | |||||||
| Kensie | Launched eponymous fragrance in 2016 | |||||||
| Kensington Inc | USA |
Launched Pascale in 1981 and Cameron in 1982 | ||||||
| Kent Cosmetics | Launched Apple Blossom in 1948 | |||||||
| Kent, Benjamin | USA |
Paterson, NJ; launched Silk City in 1888 | ||||||
| Kent, Elizabeth | USA |
New York; launched Truly Yours in 1944 | ||||||
| Kenzo Parfums | Kenzo Takada born in 1942 in Himeji Japan, moved to Paris in 1965, sold first designs to Louis Féraud. Opened own fashion shop in 1970, launched signature fragrance in 1988. Purchased by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy in the early 1990s; Takada retired in 1999. | |||||||
| Keoningsberger, Frank | Launched Approach in 1940 | |||||||
| Kerkoff | Established by M Darthiailh at 4 place de l’Opera, Paris in 1908; a furrier, launched fragrances | |||||||
| Kerleo, Jean | Parfumer, eg created ' Sublime' for Jean Patou in 1992 | |||||||
| Kermit the Frog | USA |
Launched a fragrance in 1995 | ||||||
| Kern, Otto | Germany |
Designer, launched fragrances in association with Mäurer & Wirtz | ||||||
| Kerosene | Michigan-based indie fragrance brand. Launched 'R'oud Elements' in 2011 | |||||||
| Kerson, Parfums | Launched Clair de Lune, Clair Woman, Delfas, Oubil, Oubil Transparent, Pure Malvina and Pure Malvina Or | |||||||
| Kesling, Parfums | Launched fragrances, e.g. 'Be Bop' | |||||||
| Key West Aloe | USA |
Launched fragrances | ||||||
| Keyler Jno. C. Co | USA |
Cincinnati; launched Alpine Blossoms, Alppine Flowers and Cupid’s Charm in c1910 | ||||||
| Keystone Laboratories | USA |
Memphis Tn, launched Darboux in 1928 | ||||||
| Keystone Company | USA |
Launched Carnation in c1910 | ||||||
| Keystone Perfume Co | USA |
Philadelphia; launched fragrances, products sub-titled ' for women of color', launched Narcissus and Lily of the Valley in c1900 | ||||||
| Khakani's | Egypt |
'Khakani's Mystical Egyptian Perfumes; a range of non-alcohol fragrances | ||||||
| Khouri | Launched Vieille Russie in 1936 | |||||||
| Kibio | Beauty brand launched eponymous edp in 2008 | |||||||
| Kiddy Perfume | USA |
A dime-store, children's novelty fragrances launched Peggy Rose and Peggy Violet in 1920 | ||||||
| Kiefer Stewart Co | USA |
Indianapolis, associated with Maricatte et Cie | ||||||
| Kiehl or Kiel's | USA |
New York 'cult' pharmacy; established in New York in 1851, company closed: reformed c1963: bought in 2009 by L’Oreal , now a world renown cosmetic house; Launched fragrances | ||||||
| Kielhauser of Paris, H | Germany |
Most likely originally from German; launched Wild Violets in 1900 | ||||||
| Kiely, Orla | Ireland |
Designer launched her eponymous debut perfume in August 2010 and Rosie in 2012 | ||||||
| Ki-Ki | France, possibly of Paris; launched Chypre de Ki-Ki in c1925 | |||||||
| Kiko Milan | Italy |
Launched Haute Flower in 2014 | ||||||
| Killer Loop | USA |
Sunglass manufacturers; In association with Benetton Cosmetics launched Killer Loop for Men and Killer Loop for Women in 2002 | ||||||
| Kimball Co; The | USA |
Rochester, NY; launched fragrance in c1900 | ||||||
| Kimble Glass Co | USA |
Vineland, New Jersey (1930's & 40's) | ||||||
| Kim, Xan | Launched a fragrance in 1999 | |||||||
| King & Co., James | USA |
New York; launched fragrances in c1900 | ||||||
| King of Shaves | USA |
Launched Kinexium EDT in 1999. Crowned Company of the Year 2008 | ||||||
| King Manufacturing Co | USA |
This is the same company as James King & Co | ||||||
| King Novelty Co | USA |
Also known as Valmor of Chicago; products often sub-titled 'people of color' | ||||||
| King, Elizabeth | USA |
New York; launched Dream of Roses, Fairies' Bouquet, Heart of Violets, Lure-of-Clover and Soul Heliotrope in c1915 | ||||||
| King, Emmett M | USA |
New York, distributor, may have been for Kathryn but association unclear. Launched Ballanciaga and Forever Amber in 1945 | ||||||
| King, Mary | USA |
Launched Gardenia in c1940 | ||||||
| Kingfisher Publishing | USA |
Launched Signature | ||||||
| Kingham Bros | USA |
Barth Ave, Indianapolis; launched Kingham's Super Perfume in c1945 | ||||||
| Kinghill Laboratories | USA |
New York, launched Career and Gazette in 1941, Design in 1944 and Posh in 1945 | ||||||
| Kingman & CO., F | USA |
Established by Fong Kingman in Sacramento, Ca in the early 1900's, launched Narcissus de Oriente in 1926 | ||||||
| King's Men | USA |
New York; launched eponymous fragrance | ||||||
| King’s Palace Perfumery | USA |
An indie perfumery established by Marlen Harrison - used to write for Now Smell This and currently runs The Perfume Critic. Debuted with 12 perfume oils in 2014 | ||||||
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