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Launch dates in italics are not confirmed.     "Disc." (Discontinued) means that the fragrance is no longer produced.
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D & D   Launched Puritan Cologne, Segretti di Debby, Deborissima1 in c1980, Grand Prix and Grand Prix Extreme in c1990
D C Design   Launched Chapeau Bleu in 1994
D:fi   Launched D:scent in 2001
d.Elty, Parfums   Launched France in c1920
d’Agnes, Parfums   A perfumery formed by Marcel Guerlain in c1935
d’Albert; Parfums Jean   An invented name; established by Guillaume, Michel and Hubert d'Ornano at 53 avenue George V, Paris in 1946; also launched a 'line' under the name 'Orlane', mostly powders - creased trading in c1962
d’Albret; Parfums Jean   Company re-activated in c1995 - launched Messire pour Homme in 1996
d’Éste   Established by Mary d’Éste Perch at 4 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1908; changed name from D'Este to Desti c1912; later associated with Preston Sturges of New York who invented the lipstick in 1920 ; launched d'Este and Saphir in 1911, Red Red Rouge
d’Interdits, Le Parfum   Launched Absolument Absinthe and Absolument Homme (2006), Absolument Femme (2011)
d'Agosto, Luna   Launched a fragrance
d'Aguil, Parfums   Launched Carnaval de Fleurs and Reve de Noel, presented in music boxes in c1950
d'Aigle, Jean   Launched Abbbaye
d'Al   Parisian perfumerie, launched Carnation, Crab Apple, Narcisse and Sweet Pea in c1926
d'Alamode   Paris; launched Mi Vida in c1920
d'Aigle, Jean   Launched Abbbaye
d'Allys, Parfumerie   Established by Jules Giraux in Rouen, France in c1916; launched À Paris, Gix, Secret Authentique d'Allys in c1930's
d'Alys, Parfums   Launched Chinois and Elysées in c1920
d'Amboise, Parfums   Established by Oliver d'Amboise, G Brunet and F Friry at 13 Place de la Nation, Paris; launched fragrances in the late 1920's and early '30's, including Mimosa in 1925
d'Ameor, Parfums Romea   Launched Les Amours du Taj-Mahal, Les Espionnes du Tsar, Les Grandes Amours du Taj-Mahal, Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas, Les Impératrices Japonaises, Les Maîtresses de Louis XIV, Les Princesses de Venise, Les Souveraines d'Egypte in 2009
d'Amour   Established by Fils d. Russo, most likely in Paris, in 1921 : launched Rêve in c1921
d'André, Duchess
USA
Launched Eventide, Precious Moments, All for Me, Naughty in c1940
d'Anjou, Parfums Française   Launched Chypre, d'Anjou, Rêve d'Amour in 1920 and Le Gui de Noël and Pour La Danse in 1937
d'Antan   Launched Fleurs Dartnell in c1940
d'Arcy, Parfums   Paris; also known as Darcy Parfums; launched Origan, Pleasant Memories and Truvy in c1925, launched Ballet and Intermezzo in 1950
d'Arflor, Parfums   Paris launched an unknown fragrance in 1920
d'Argelys, Parfums   Associated with Jean Florian, launched Amante and Eau de Cologne d'Argelys in c1920 and Amour Sans Fin in c1930
d'Argent, Loman   Launched Chloé, Litchy and Ribambelle in c1950
d'Arguilla, Les Parfums   Launched Rêve de Noël in c1927
d'Arizone   France; launched Catogen
d'Arjantyl, J
Spain
Alternative spelling 'd'Arjental'; launched Axiome, Bouquet de Rose, Chambard, Mies de Oro and Sueño de Aristra in c1935
d'Arley, Guy   Launched Fleurs de Bearn d'Arlay and Santal
d'Arline
USA
Long Island, New York. Associated with American Duggist Syn. Launched 'Tijan'
d'Arly, Parfums   Established by Victor Vivaudou, a perfumer at 15 rue Royale, Paris in 1914; also in New York; produced perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries; both houses affiliated to Parfums Delettrez: launched La Boheme, lilas, Ninque, Violet, Jasmin Arly, Jasmin Rose, lilas Arly, Maiden France, Rose, Rose Arly
d'Arnot
USA
Hollywood; launched Hollywood Blossoms in 1929
d'Artagnan, Parfums   Launched Flamengo, Macondo, Scandalo and Tango
d'Artan   Paris; launched a fragrance in c1940
d'Artemis, Parfum   Launched Fleur de Lune in 1925
d'Artemon, Parfums
USA
Established by John P Wilde at 475 Fifth Ave, New York; launched fragrances in c1945
d'Artnay, Euguene   Launched an unknown fragrance in 1880
d'Arvo   Launched Spring Zephyrs in c1930
d'Arys, Parfums   Established by Dr. Lucien Graux at 3 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1916; a chemist and perfumer to the Royal House of Spain; also known as Arys
d'Astra   Launched un Ancien Parfum in 1920
d'Aubigne, Parfums   Paris. Launched Novelty – Extrait, Sceau d'Amour and Sceau d'Azur in c1940
d'Auroshikha   Launched a fragrance
d'Auvillers, Jacques   Launched Cuirasse in 1982
d'Avray, Parfums   Also refered to Avray. Versailles, France; launched Ambré, Andantino, Brise Media, Chinois, Chypre, Colonnade, En Revant, Marjolaine d'Avray, Muguet, Symphonie Amoureuse in c1950
d'Avril, Cecile   Launched Bamshell, Concerto, Daze, Event, Finale, Heyday, Overture and Valse de Fleurs in c1940: also see Ceda Distributors
d’Azur, Chateau   Alpes de Maritime, France; launched Parfum de Mon Chateau in 1927 and Parfum de Mon Chateau no 2 in c1930
d'Ciny, Parfums
USA
Alternative spelling 'de Ciny' associated with La Salle Prod. Inc; of St Paul, MN; Launched Blossom Time , Femme de Nuit, Liberty Bell, Masterpiece, Truso in c1930
d'Elesbé, Parfumerie   of Paris, launched De Trèfles
d'Empire, Parfums   Established by Marc Antoine Corticciato in c2003
d'Eros, Parfumerie de la Coupe   Paris; launched a fragrance in 1920
d'Éstrée   Paris; launched D'es D'or in c1950 and No 7 in 1954
d'Éstrées   Launched Afghane in 1980
d'Étesba   Paris; launched La Rose in 1924
d'Euziere, Parfums   Another name by which A Euriere off Grasse was known; established in 1887 as Societe Euziere et Saytre, became Henri Euziere et Cie in 1920 at Pont du Loup, Grasse
d'Exalis   Launched 'Excellium' in 2004, their signature fragrance
d'Harcourt, Jacques   Launched Mademoiselle Malandrin and Malandrin Monsieur
d'Harwey, Aurélie   Launched Romain
d'Haussy, Parfums   Paris; launched Brise de Lilas and Mon Jardin in c1910
d'Hennery, Jean   Paris; launched fragrances
d'Henri, Parfums
USA
New York; launched Syringa Ametista
d'Heraud, Parfums   Established by Delphin Heraud at 3 rue de la Sobliers, Courbevoie, Seine, Paris in April 1920; a perfume, cosmetic and toiletry company; worked in association with Gaillard and René Lalique et Cie. Launched Phalene in 1919
d'Herblay, Parfums   Paris; launched Si in 1950
d'Hortys, Parfums   Perfumery and cosmetic house established by Max Heidelberg at 100 avenue du Roule, Neuilly, Seine in 1917; acquired in 1937 by Maurice Blanchet of Coryse Salomé. Launched Corysé Ylanga (1917), Le Bouquet, Rose de Mai, Violette (1919), d'Hortys in 1922
d'Hotman de Villiers, Maxime   Paris, launched Lys d'Or in 1920 and Les Parfums du Lys d'Or in 1924
d'Imperfiction, Parfums
Germany
Established by Konstantin Mihov, a German psychology student, launched Alice in Wonderland, Eleven Minutes and O Alquimsta in 2007
d'Isabey, Parfums   A perfumery and cosmetic house established by Maurice Loewe at 20 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1924 ; originally from Spain; financed by the Rothschild family as the Société Parisienne d’Essences Rares & de Parfums; named after the 19th centuary painter Louis Gabrriel Eugene Isabey. Acquired in 1941 by Marcel Guerlain.
d'Isabey, Parfums (new)   The license is now held by Panouge (2009) Company re-established and relaunched fragrances from 2009 - Fleur Nocturne (2009), L’Ambre de Carthage Pour Homme in 2011, La Perle de Gardénia, La Perle de la Route d’Emeraude, La Perle de Lys Noir and Lys Noir in 2014
D'Izia   Launched a fragrance in 1917 (name unknown)
d'Jarcy, Parfums   Paris; launched Origan and Violette in c1920
d'Lima, Lydia   Alternative spelling 'Elima' ; possibly named after the well-known flapper lady and artist of the 1920's, launched La Parfum de Lydia in c1920
D'Lish
USA
Launched Clean Ultimate
d'Mult, Mijam   Launched a fragrance in 1927; associated with Paul Poiret; pochoir for Rosine
d'Opiz , Mila   Launched eponymous fragrance
d'Or de Paris   Launched Charmante
d'Or, Maisón   Launched Fleur d’Or
d'Or, Parfums du Lys   Launched eponymous fragrance and Lys d'Or (could be one of the same thing?)
d'Or, Parfums Louis   Perfumerie of Paris; launched Mademoiselle d'Or in 1963, also Fabrique and Rêve, Amour d'Or, Automme, Bahana Mama, Ciel d'Or, Été, Hiver
d'Orgeval, Yves   Launched Arriba
d'Orlané   Launched Fleur d'Orlane, les Bouquets d'Orlane, Autour du Coqueilot, Autour de la Rose, Autour de l'Iris, Autour du Muguet in 2009
d'Orleans, Prince Henri P   refer to Prince Henri Pierre d’Orléans
d'Orly, Parfums   Paris; launched fragrances
d'Orlys
USA
New York; launched Mode du Jour in 1930
d'Ormidor & Co
USA
New York; launched Peantine in 1893
d'Ormo
USA
New Haven, Ct; launched Peg o' My Heart in 1914, Dainty Maid and Victorie in 1921
d'Ormoy, Parfums Marchelle   Established by Marchelle d'Ormay; launched Ambré in c1920
d'Orsay, Parfums   Established by Count Alfred d’Orsay (1801-1852) a French-born dandy, said to be the "most fashionable man in the most fashionable circles in the most fashionable town in the world: London".
He dabbled in perfumery; the Parfums d’Orsay line was launched in 1865 using an original Count D’Orsay formula for a fragrance called "Eau de Bouquet". The company declined over the years. Closed in c1948
d'Orsay, Parfums (new)   Company re-established in c1953
d'Orval , Parfums   Launched Les Parfum des Neurastheniques in 1914
d'Orval, Elise   Paris; launched eponymous fragrance in 1925
d'Orval   Paris. Launched Tabac en Fleurs and Jasmin
d'Orville, Jean   Launched Foins Coupe and Orphée
d'Ouchy, Parfums   (pronouced du shay) Established by Radolphe Agranatt at 45 rue Laborde, Paris in 1928; branches in Naples and New York. Launched Ambré, Bouquet d'Ouchy, Chypré, Extrait d’Ouchy, La Journée de la Femme , L'Amazone, Olympiades, Princesse de Legendre, Simoun in c1929
d'Ruvyl   Cleveland, Ohio, launched Choisi in 1926
d'Uebler Frankfort, Wm.   New York Launched Witch-Hazel in c1920
d'Urfe, Jeanne   Launched Carats, Daiquiri Tonic, Pina Colada and Tequila Rapido on the Rock in c2000
d'Urville, François   Also refered to as de Urville. Launched Kolum, L’Été de Mahila and Mahila in c1999
d'Vora
USA
Established by Abe Johnson in 1928 in Waterbury, Conn; launched eponymous fragrance
d'Vray   Launched Briza Media in c1941
d'Ysiane, Parfums   Launched Coquelicot Bleu in 1930
Dabrook   Established by Williams, Davis Brooks in Detroit, Michigan; launched Dabrooks, Lace and White Rosen c1895; later a subsidiary of Michigan Drug Co
Daché, Lilly   (1893 to 1990) French-born, US-based milliner at 76 East 56th Street New York; married the perfumer Jean Desprez in 1931 and launched 'Drifting' in 1941
Dadadandy
UK
Describe themselves as "...an artwork, an artist, a production company, a place for discussion and a curatorial agency", launched Choix in 2007
Daddad, Ameen F   Launched Forget-Me-Not, Midat Pasha, Napoleon's Cologne, Sultan's Bouquet, Sultan's Favorite and Young Turkey in c1900
Daddy Yankee
USA
Launched eponymous fragrance in 2008, DY for Men in 2008 and Dyamante in 2010
Dadier, Alexis   Launched Black Humour in 2003
Dagas   Launched Danseuse Étoile and Éstrampe in 1949
Daggett & Ramsdell
USA
Established in Madison Ave, New York in 1890: launched fragrances
Dahies
USA
New York; launched Narcisse
Daillet   A very skilled French glass artist active in the 1920’s and 1930’s, launched eponymous fragrance in c1925
Dailycosme (Pola)
Japan
Launched Natural Water Citrus Shabon, Natural Water Floral Shabon and Natural Water Frais Shabon
Dainty Dabs Inc
USA
A division of Leonard Music Co of New York; launched Cocktail Dabs, Dainty Dabs, Gardenia, Royal Dabs, Teller of Tales, To the Womand I Love,The Woman I Love in c1930
Dailycosme (Pola)
Japan
Launched fragrances
Daks
UK
Piccadilly, London - department store renowned for its clothing, launched eponymous fragrance in 2001
Dalcrose   Predecessor of Dubarry Parfumerie
Dale, Hélène   Paris; launched Chant des Îles in 1940
Dali, Parfums Salvador
Spain
Born on 11th May 1904 in Figueiros, Catalonia, Spain; entered San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts in 1922; staged first one-man show in Barcelona in 1925. Left Spain for Paris in 1936 on the outbreak of civil war; left Paris for USA when Nazis invade in 1940; returns in 1948; died in Barcelona on 25th January 1989
Dallas Cowboys
USA
Dallas Texas; American football super team; Lunched Dallas Cowboys Sport Scent
Dalloyau   Launched Pétale de Cerise in 2009
Dalini   Launched eponymous fragrance in c2005
Dalmora
USA
Established by George Begley Jnr of Chicago; launched fragrances from end of the 1940's
Dalon
Established in Paris in 1924, of short duration; launched Blue Dusk and Charme Caressant in 1924. also refer to Pleville
Daltroff, Ernest
Perfumer and founder of Parfums Caron;e.g. created Narcisse Noir, Tabac Blond and Bellodgia
Damée
Launched 'Narcé'
Damier, Corinne
Paris; launched Damao and Rhythm Vert
Dana, The House of   Another trading name for Dana Parfums.
Dana Parfums
Established by Javier Serra (formerly a director of Myrurgia) at 9 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1932; originally in Barcelona, Spain before moving to Paris; named after the Greek mythological beauty Danae. The company’s logo is the head of a beautiful woman, styled from the model Mariano Andreu. Dana’s prestige offerings were reconfigured for the mass market over the years; the company was acquired, along with Houbigant, by Renaissance Cosmetics in 1994. Renaissance filed for Chapter 11 in 1999; its brands were acquired by New Dana Perfumes, later renamed Dana Classic Fragrances
Dana Classic Fragrances
USA
The renamed Dana Parfums as from 1999, launched British Sterling H.I.M. Reserve, British Sterling H.I.M. Private Stock and English Leather Black
Danae, Profumeria
Italy
Launched fragrances in the early 1900's
Dancia Aromatics
USA
California-based perfume house established in 1993 by Danica Siegal Hyman
Dancia, Maria   Launched Wild Oats in 1946
Danfre, Gérard
Launched Onirique and Sélection
Daniel, Jesse   Launched JD in 1986
Daniella   Launched 4D in 2014
Daniellou
Launched A'Rosa
Daniels & Fisheries Stores
USA
Denver, Colorado; launched Eau de Cologne Rambler Rose
Danila , Parfums Nicolas   Paris based - fragrances are 100% without Allergens . Debuted with seven fragrances in the collection Aladin’s Gardens / Les Jardins d’Aladin in 2009: being Les Jardins Amazoniens, Les Jardins Amérindiens, Les Jardins Arabes , Les Jardins Asiatiques , Les Jardins Européens , Les Jardins Polynésiens
Danilo
USA
Launched Preference and Ruban Bleu
Danny Soe Reserve   Eatablished by Danny Soe in 2013
Danse des Abeilles
Launched eponymous fragrance
Dante Ferré, Lorenzo
Italy
Launched signature Ferrose in 1981 followed by Ferré Pontaccio 21, Amarallia ,Bagheera, Bluette, Chinoise, Cuir d'Italie, Elettra, Kaela, Ma Copine, Milla, Tiare, Tika and Viola in c2000
Dante NY Distributors
USA
New York; launched Dante Original, Dante Gentleman Cologne, Dante Leather and Dante Lime
Daoud el Gaby & Co., A
Egypt
12 Sanadkiea Street, Azhar University Square, Cairo; manufacturer of perfumes etc in c1930 to 1940
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