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Brown & Bro., William H USA Buffalo, New York; launched a range of fragrances (in c1915)
Brown & Co., David S USA New York; launched fragrances
Brown, Agatha USA Full name Agatha Brown-Marder; fashion designer and perfume creator based in Oranjestad, Aruba, born in Borger, Texas; fragrances created by Drom Internationall, launched signature Agatha in 1987 , relaunched in 1999, Mystery of Agatha in 1999, Conquest For Men in 2004, Imperial Jade Emperor and Imperial Jade Empress in 2002
Brown, Bobby USA New York; makeup artist, established own cosmetic business in 1991; launched Almost Bare in 2008, Bobbi in 1998, Bobbi's Party in 2011,Baby in 2004, Beach in 2002, Bath in 2006 . Bought by Estée Lauder in 1995.
Brown, Herbert UK London; launched Dorfwych in 1930
Browns UK On South Molton Street, London.
Browny Hawaii Honolulu, original name of Royal Hawaiian Perfume Co., Launched Carnation, Flower of Hawaii, White Ginger Perfume , Mai Tai , Pua Lei, White Ginger,
Bruce, Shelbie Launched 'Florecita' in 2007
Brummel   Launched eponymous fragrance and Eau de Brummel
Brun & Barbier, F Also refered to as Burn-Barbier of Cannes, France. Launched Ægytna, Annonciata, Eau de Cologne Mimosa, Grand Cap, Jasmin, Rêve d’Azur, Rose de Roy and Suaves Efflueves in c1953
Bruno Court Grasse; producer of essential oils and fragrances; established in 1812; see under Court, Bruno
Bruno, Vanessa Fashion designer reknowned for her sparkly bags which are ubiquitous on the streets of Paris
Brussay de   Paris; launched Poussin Bleu
Brut Productions Established by George Barrie (1912 to November 2002) in 1970; company taken over by Parfums Fabergé . Launched Brut Actif Blue (1994), Brut (for Men) in 1970, Brut for Men Gold Label (1990), Brut Instinct in 1997, Brut Aquatonic (1998) and Brut Revolution in 2006
Bruyènne Parisian perfume house; late 1880 to 1930’s
Bruyère Established by Marie Louise Bruyere, a couturier, at 22 Place Vendome, Paris in c1910; launched Heure Exquise (1911), Chu-Chin-Chow (1918),Sentimental (1920), Ambré Persan (1921), Mabrouka (1921), Persian Ambré (1921), Brenny (1929)
Bryan, The House of Established by Alexander Dubenchiek; launched Alessandra 1; not commercialy.
Bryant, Lane Paris; outlet in New York; launched eponymous fragrance and Noblesse, Royal 13 and 50
Bryenne Established by Jacques Brach at 17 rue de Paix, Paris, with the finacial backing of T Botot. Launched Ambre Persan in 1921 and Le Parfum Sentimental in 1927
Brylcream Mainly hair products company, launched Brylcream Body Splash, Optimist , Challenger and Adventurer in c2000
Bryon, The House of Established by Alexander Dubenchiek; launched a fragrance; not commercialized
Bsq Natural Couture UK Formerly known as Berkeley Square Cosmetics Co. (2011) launched Bergamot Noir in 2011
Bublé, Michael Canada Singer, launched his debut fragrance By Invitation in 2016
Buck & Rayner USA Chicago, Illinois; launched Jacrose in 1927, Mars in 1876 and Temple in 1893
Buck, Harry K USA Philadelphia; launched a fragrance in 1898. Company closed (date unknown)
Buckingham   Launched Essence Mignonette and Extrait d’Odeur Concentrée
Buckingham, John D Designer, see Lucien Lelong
Bud Parfums Australia Quote 'As master perfumers we have returned to conjuring up (by hand making) beautiful niche perfumes - just for fine fragrance's sake.' unquote: launched R,opsliver, Scarlett, Sophia, Rouge Pomegranate, Ugly Barstard, Whoa de Cologne, Nurture, The Gamekeeper, Sweeyheart, NAIAD, Okk La La and Pur Blond from c2000
Bueger Bros., The
USA
(1880 - 1960) Denver, Colirado. Launched Buernisse, Ciel, Rocky Lily Toilet Water and Sorority and Sorority Prom in c1936
Bugatti, Ettoré Italy Launched his signature fragrance - Ettore Bugatti for Men in 1992, Bugatti version #2 in 1999, Bugatti Homme in 2005, Bugatti Homme Luxe EdT and Bugatti Homme Prestige EdP Edition in 2006 - also Bugatti Black
Bugbee, Waldo E USA New York; launched Esquire in 1934
Bui, Barbara Franco-Vietnamese fashion designer based in Paris, launched 'Le Parfum' in 2004.
Buisson, Frères Of Paris; launched fragrances in 1920’s - Parfum Fleuri
Bulega Parfums, Gianluca Italy Couturier launched Amada Mio in 2010
Bulgari Parfums   refer below to Bvlgari Parfums
Bulheos, Tania   Launched Lavanda deo Colonia
Bullie USA American men's toiletry manufacturers
Bullock Inc USA Wiltshire Blvd, Los Angeles; department store and distributors (Surtou); Launched Floral Queen in c1930, Kerchief Essence in 1940, L’Été du Jardin in 1938, Palm Springs in 1937
Bullock Ward USA Launched Héliotrope Carnation, Crab Apple Blossom, Jockey Club and Violet in c1902
Bully USA Launched eponymous fragrance
Bulova Swiss Watch manufacturer; launched fragrances
Bur, Marcel USA Launched Forefun, Marcel Bur pour Homme, Prince de Galles Gold - Siver and Sport in c2000. Fragrances created by Quest International
Burani, Mariella Italy Fashion designer; launched her signature fragrance in association with Eurocosmesi in 1992
Burbank, Suzanne USA Of Boston; launched Rosemary in 1910. Company closed (date unknown)
Burberrys of London UK or Parfums Burberry . Established by Thomas Burberry born in Dorking, Surrey in 1835; opened first outfitters in Basingstoke, Hants in 1856. He patented the forerunner of ‘Gabardine’ in 1888 and opened a shop in 30 The Haymarket London in 1891.The famous Trench coat was introduced in 1914; also known for their famous Burberry check pattern, which adorns everything from umbrellas to dog leashes.
Opened a branch in New York in 1978. Launched signature fragrance in 1981 inconjunction with Inter Parfums under Parfums Burburry; also a range of toiletries.
Burberry of London is now part of part of Great Universal Stores (The Wolfson Family) (GUS) De-merged from GUS in 2005 , a free standing company quoted on London Stock Exchange. Fragrance franchise owned Inter Parfums (2007).
Announced on 19th April 2017 that it will franchiseit's fragrances and beauty business to US cosmetics group Coty.
Burday Launched Fleur Défendue
Burdin, Les Parfums Established 1927 by Stéphane Burdin in Paris; still in operation today at 123 BD Sebastopol 75002 Paris; launched Les Parfum Burdin in 1927, Cuir de Russie, Amoroso, Tabac de France, Tabac Doux, Paris minuit, Escale, Les Beau Jours, Rose, Tinoutcha, Tout ets si Beau and Parlee all in c1930.
Information kindly provided by the founders grandson Edouard Burdin
Burch, Tory USA Launched her debut fragrance Tory Burch by Tory Burch in 2013 in association with Estée Launder, Tory Birch Absolute, Jolie Fleur Bleue, Jolie Fleur Rose, Jolie Fleur Verte   in 2015, Tory Burch by Tory Burch in 2016
Burger King USA Fast food chain; launched Flame a men's fragrance in 2008
Burkett Co., Bertha USA 5th Avenue, New York; launched Lotus
Burke, Claire Specializes in home fragrances, released a limited edition personal fragrance called Original based on their Original pot-pourri recipe in 2007
Burks Medicine Co USA New York; launched fragrances in 1908 under Morrison’s Brand of Perfumery
Burland et Cie Paris; launched Esmerida
Burlingham, Stephen Launched Deeply and Madly in 2005
Burmann, Parfums de   Established in 1912 by Stephanie Burdin and André Baumann at 4 rue de la Verrerie, Paris; Launched Chypre, Fleurs de Tabac, La Siréne, Le Rayon d’Or, Les Parfums de Burmann, un Conte Origan
Burmese Perfume UK Launched the fragrance 'Amwe Ni' at the Burma Pavilion, British Empire Exhibition Wembley
Burn-Barbier USA Launched fragrances in c1955 also see Brun et Barbies above
Burnett & Co., Joss USA Of Boston; launched Florimel, Kalliston and Burnett’s Cologne in c1870
Burnham, Edward USA Edward Burnham Laboratories Inc of 2710 South Park way, Chicago; also established Beauty Parlor; launched fragrances in c1910 to 1930
Burnier et Cie., Mocq   Launched Bouquet Fleuryea (1922), Per (1922), Bouquet Fleuri (1922), Eraine (1930), Re-Juvia (1930), Glorieux and Soixante Quinze
Burr, Chandler   Launched Untitled S02E02 in 2014
Burren Perfumery Co. The Ireland Established by Sadie Chowen and Brian Mooney at Carron in 1990, launched Frond, Froach, Ilaun and Man of Aran
Burrows USA Hollywood; associated with Max Factor launched Stephen B in 1975
Bush Broake Allen
UK
Launched Bint El Sudan in 1973
Bush & Co., W J
UK
Mitcham, launched an unknown fragrance in 1934
Burt's Bees USA Launched Bay Bee, Bat Rum, Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Cologne and I Ching in c2000
Burval Parfumerie Established by Jean-Luc Valli at 6 rue de Madrid, Paris in 1922 ; went bankrupt in 1930; mediocre merchandise still produced for some years: Ambré, Chypre du Roy, Lavanda, Les Fleurs, Tuberose, Valdiva and Violette Burval
Business Scents Ltd UK Perfumes headed by David Pybus launched Djinni and Ninevah in 1994
Buterbaugh, Eric   Floral designer launched Eric Buterbaugh Florals collection in 2015, consists of Apollo Hyacinth, Celestial Jasmine, Fragile Violet, Regal Tuberose, Sultry Rose, Velvet Lavender and Virgin Lily of the Valley then Kingston Osmanthus in 2016
Butler, Jean Wallace USA Chicago, Illinois; launched Buena Locust and Buena Violette in 1922
Butterfly USA Launched Royal Cabquet
Butterfly Beauty   Produces the Elizabeth and James line, also fragrances for Derek Lam in 2015
Button Co., George W USA New York; launched fragrances
Buzantian, Annie   Perfumer: January; 'Envy' - one of the 'seven deadly sins' for the 'S7' olfactory installation created by the artist Mother S (aka Sacré Nobi) at Cleveland State Univeristy Art Galley; refer to Volume S, chapter 5, page 7, for details
Bvlgari Parfums Italy Division of the world’s number three jewellery company, had its origins a little village near Epire on the Albanian border where Sotirio Boulgaris. In 1879 as a talented 20-year old silversmith with his friend Demetrio Kremo emigrated to Italy; the two parted and Sotirio settled in Rome. In 1905, he opened the first Bulgari shop, on Via dei Condotti; he died, in 1932, his sons, Giorgio and Costantino took over; in 1934 they Italianised the name to Bvlgari. They developied a passion for jewelry and precious stones: taking its inspiration from Greco-Roman classicism and the Italian Renaissance; it is still a family run business; now branched out into fashion-wear, accessories and fragrances, signature one launched in 1992. All the flacons are designed by Thierry de Baschmakoff; renowned for their clean smooth and immaculate lines, an epitome of clam classicism and reflects the understated opulence of the Bvlgari style. In 1998 an agreement signed with Ferregamo to develop a range of cosmetics and fragrances under the Ferregamo name. The ‘v’ in the name is simply the Roman rendering of the letter ‘u’,
Buxton Perfumes, Mark Debuted in 2008 by perfumer Mark Buxton - aslo launched Black Angel and Wood & Absinth in 2009. Rebranded in 2012 to Mark Bucton Perfumes
By Kilian USA Luxury niche fragrance line established in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, grandson of the founder of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Acquired by Estée Lauder in 2016
Byblos Parfums Italy Named after the ancient Phoenician city famous for its pottery and glassblowing; fashion brand established in 1973; ready-to-wear company who were a huge success in the 1970’s; the early designs were by Gianni Versace. Established fragrance division in 2008, now associated with Diana de Silva Cosmétiques Group - The Byblos Blu line is geared towards younger consumers.
By Mark Buxton Line debuted in 2008 by perfumer Mark Buxton - aslo launched Black Angel and Wood & Absinth in 2009. Rebranded in 2012 to Mark Bucton Perfumes
Byc Moze Perfumy USA Launched Jamaica, London, Parys, Rome and Uroda
Byck Bros USA Louisville, Kentucky; launched Magnolia White in 1946
By Terry   Launched Flagrant Délice , Lumière D’épices. Parti Pris . Rêve Opulent in 2012
Byredo Parfums Sweden Stockholm-based niche line established in 2006 by Ben Gorham, and originally specializing in home fragrance products. Personal fragrances were introduced in 2008 . Manzanita Capital bought majority stake in 2015
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