! By Exclamation   Associated with Coty; launched a range of 'young' fragrances
B & B Cosmetics
Launched fragrances
B Bogner
Launched a fragrance
B Never too Busy to be Beautiful
UK
Established in Hackney, London by the younger sister of the founder of Lush Cosmetics; have 3 shops in the UK, focus on makeup and fragrance; the fragrances were developed by Lush co-founder Mark Constantine. Company closed in c1995 with established Lush Cosmetics
B U
Launched fragrances from c2000
B.U.M. Equipment   Launched a fragrance
Bab’s Creations
USA
New York; toiletry and fragrance manufacturer active in c1940’s
Babani, Parfumerie   Established in 1912 as a seperate company from the Couturier
Babani, Maurice   Son of Vitaldi Babani; a couturier at 93 & 98 boulevard Hausmann, Paris; In 1919, Maurice Babani was the second couturier after Poiret and before Chanel to introduce perfumes as part of a fashion label.
Babani of Paris   Established by Vitaldi Babani c1895. From obscure backgrouns. Known for their oriental imports and bohemian-style embroidered silk velvets.
Babani , Parfumerie   Established in 1912 as a separate company from the Couturier. One of the main tag lines in 1920 was "Parfums inconnus d'Orient et d'Extrême-Orient" (lit. Unknown perfumes of the Orient and Far-East). The "unknown" part was dropped by 1923. Associated with Elizabeth Arden in the 1920's through whom exported to USA
Babar Characters
Launched a fragrance
Babbitt
USA
Philadelphia; produced a range of fragrance between c1924 and 1927
Babcock, A.P.
USA
New York; a perfumer; launched a range of fragrances under own name, also made fragrances for other companies: active between 1890 to 1935
Babor
UK
Eponymous British outdoor clothing company established by Doctor Barbor; broadened their range of merchandise to include fragrances, still a family company chaired by Mrs Babor (2002)
babyGund   Launched a fragrance
Babylone
Launched a fragrance
Baby Phat
USA
Apparel and beauty line established by Kimora Lee Simmons, former fashion model and spouse of hip hop mogul Russell Simmons (see also: Phat Farm). Fragrances are created in association with Coty.
Bach, J.S.
Italy
Perfumery house
Bache, Ella
Launched a fragrance
Bachchan, Amitabh   Launched a fragrance
Bachs, Parfums
Spain
Also known as Bach's of Spain. A beauty products company; launched a range of fragrances
Bacieri
Launched a fragrance
Bacorn Co., The
USA
New York; fragrance manufacturer; active in c1915
Bade
Launched a range of fragrances
Baeder
Hungary
Established by Zoltron & Stephen, cousins from Budapest, Hungary; fragrances in c1920
Badgley Mischka   Fashion house founded by Mark Badgley and James Mischka in 1988. Debut fragrance launched in August 2006. Acquired by Escada in 1992 and is currently owned by The Iconix Group (formerly Candie’s). The fragrance license is held by Elizabeth Arden.
Bagchi, P M, & Co
India
Calcutta; launched a fragrance
Bagheera, Les Parfums
France
Bagutta Life
A 'Life Style' Company - launched a line of perfume oils created by Jalaine Sommers; closed in April 2005; fragrances discontinued'
Re-launched under 'Jalaine'
Bahama, Tommy   Line of upscale resort-casual wear established in 1992. Fragrances were introduced in 2005 with Tommy Bahama fragrances for men and women
Bailey & Co., T B
USA
Boston; a perfume manufacturer active in c1900
Bailey, Alice
USA
Los Angeles; launched a fragrance
Bailey, Charles R
USA
New York; launched fragrances
Bailey, John
UK
Artisan Perfumer & Scent-maker; England; founder of The Perfumers Guild Ltd
Bailleres Parfumerie
France
Toulouse; active early part of 20th century
Baily's Pecular Perfume
USA
Also referred to as 'Old Baily's'
Bain de Nuit   (Night Bath) French women's fashion brand established by Chantal Temam , specializing in glitzy evening wear (long and short, including pant suits) as well as wedding gowns. Launched Bain de Nuit Eau de Parfum in 2008
Baker
USA
Newark, New Jersey; launched a fragrance
Baker & Co., Nelson
USA
Launched a range of fragrances in the 1920's
Baker Laboratories
USA
Launched a fragrance
Baker Perfumer, Maurice
USA
New York and Portland; BIMAL style c1880
Baker, Charles I
USA
Philadelphia; launched a fragrance
Baker, Erwin H
USA
San José, California; launched a fragrance in 1920
Baker, Ted
UK
Fashion label launched his signature fragrance in 1998
Balba Corp
USA
Toledo, Ohio; launched a fragrance
Balcana
Launched a fragrance
Baldessarni
EU
Established by Werner Baldessarni launched signature fragarnce in 2001; part of Hugo Boss (P&G Prestige) Acquired by Maurer & Wirtz in 2011
Baldwin Perfumery Co
USA
Chicago, Illinois; launched a range of fragrances between c1895 and 1930
Balenciaga, Parfums
Spain and France
Established by Cristobel Balenciaga Eisaguirre (born in Guetaria, Spain 1895), in 1911 aged 16, opened first couture shop. In 1915 opened first salon in his own name in San Sebastian. In 1937 opened House of Balenciaga in Paris.
Signature perfume' Le Dix' launched in 1947. Died on 24.03.1972 in Valencia.
Sold to Hoechst in 1972, who in 1986 sold to Jacque Bogart.
In 1988 Balenciaga Couture et Parfums was acquired by Jacques and Regine Konichier. Became part of PPR/Gucci - signed licensing agreement with Coty Prestige in October 2008 to create and distribute range of fragrances.
As of 2009 other than flankers for Cristobal and Cristobal Pour Homme in 2003/4 all of Balenciaga’s prior fragrances are out of production
Balestra, Renato
Italy
Launched a range of fragrances from c1978
Ball, Delbert E
USA
Saginaw, Michigan; launched fragrances; also recorded as Delbert Prall
Ballarde Inc
USA and France
Paris and New York; established by Martin de Markoff; launched a range of fragrances between 1930 and 1945
Ballesteros, Sevé
Spain
Spanish golfer; launched a fragrances
Bally
Switzerland
A high quality manufacturer of leather goods, expanded into fashion-wear and other allied merchandise and fragrances
Balmain, Parfums Pierre
Pierre Balmain born on 18.05.1914 in Savoie, France; established Maisón Balmain in Paris in 1945; first perfume 'Elysées 64 83' was launched in 1946. Perfume business bought by Revlon in 1960. In 1982 Balmain died and in the same year the company was sold on and since 1991has been owned by Erich Fayer. However the company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2004, currently attempting a comeback under Creative Director Christophe Decarnin
Balmy Nite
USA
Launched a fragrance
Balsac, Yvonne
Launched a fragrance
Baltzouroff & Co
Bulgaria
Established in Sophia in 1845; manufacturers of essential oil
Bamberger & Co., L
USA
New Jersey; launched a fragrance 1923
Banana Republic
USA
Casual clothing chain owned by Gap, Inc.
Banani, Bruno
Italy
Established in 1993 as a maker of upscale men’s underwear; the company has since expanded into watches, swimwear, and fragrance (under arrangements with Procter & Gamble). The company motto is “not for everybody”. Fragrances launched in 2000
Banderas, Antonio
Spain
Actor; fragrance line is produced under arrangements with Puig Beauty
Banks, Jeff
UK
Fashion designer launched a range of fragrances in 2000
Banon et Fils., L
France
Paris launched a fragrance in 1950
Banwell, André Launched 'Räks ' in 1998
Bao Gam Launched a fragrance