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Ducellier, James   Re-named Jussy St. James. Launched Eau de Cologne au Chypre and Eau de Toilette de l'Heliotrope in c1910
Duchamps, Marcel   Paris; launched Belle-Haleine and Eau de Violette in 1921
Ducharm
USA
Launched Charmeuse in 1930
Duchess d'Andre   Launched All of Me, Eventide, Naughty and Precious Moments in c1940
Duchessa de Parma   Launched Vera Violetta di Parma
Duchess of Hollywood
USA
Hollywood, California. Launched Ambassador Perfume and Floating Flower in c1920
Duchess of Paris
Launched Gardenia, Infatuation, Mischief, Naughty, Queenly Moments, Singapore Nights. in c1935
Duchy of Cornwall
UK
Prince Charles's brand of products produced from the said Duchy, organic: launched a range of environmentally friendly beauty and other products (Style 21.03.04); Duchy Originals; Duchy Collection
Ductor
Launched Ductor After Shave and Ductor Fresh Cologne Water
Dudauvrai Inc
USA
New York; associated with Andre Goutal, launched eponymous fragrance in 1930
Duerr's
UK
Renowned for their marmalades and jams - launched L'Eau de Marmalade in 2006
Duek, Tufi
Launched a fragrance in 2000
Duff, Jean
Launched Cyclamen
Dufort et Cie
Alternative spelling du Font et Cie. Established in 1913 in Paris; launched Extrait Concentrée in c1880
du Four et Cie   40 rue d'Enghiem, Paris, established in 1913, asscoiated with Desleys
Duff, Hilary
USA
Actress and pop singer; became famous after starring in the Disney television series Lizzie McGuire, launched signature fragrance 'With Love Hilary Duff' in association with Elizabeth Arden in 2006 and Wrapped With Love in 2008
Dufour, Colin   Launched Diaman Rose and Monté Cristo No 1
Dufresne G
Alternatively du Fresne. Paris; launched Griserie d'Opium and Parfum Riche in 1920, and Doux Cyclamen
Duke & Benedict
USA
New York; launched Enchanted Evening in 1950 and Monsoon in 1951
Dukes of Pall Mall   London. Launched Belgravia and Cotswold
Dulac
Historical Parisienne perfumer - no record of fragrances
Dulcey Parfumeries Inc
USA
Milwaukee; active in c1925, launched Madame Dulcey in 1925
Dulei & Hoyt, Peggy
USA
Established at 16 East 55th St, New York in 1900; millinery and fashions; launched fragrances from 1916 ; Dulei: associated with Harrods of London (1917)
Duléve
New York; launched Duleve No 7, Alors and C’est Bon in 1930
Duma et Cie   Paris. Launched Lilas in 1890
Dumant Frères   Paris launched Triple Extract in 1911
Dumaurier
USA
Alternatively du Maurier. Launched Chypre, Gardenia, Highlights, Jasmin in c1935
Dumil
Italy
Launched Tabakor in 1930
Dumont, Laurence   Fragrances from c2000
Dunay, Henry   Launched Sabi in 1998
Dunbar-Gibson Inc.
USA
5th Ave, New York, launched Renilli in c1925
Duncan, Isadora   Launched Sequoia in 1937
Dune, Parfums Pierre
Established by Edmond Rosen, a perfumer at 49 rue de Prony, Paris in 1939; first five fragrances presented as potted plants in a handcart. Also known as René Pierre
Dunfour, Colin
Launched fragrances
Dunhill Ltd, Alfred
Established in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the early 1900’s; tobacconists; branched into men’s fashion and accessories; re-located to 30 Duke St., St James's, London in 1990s part of the Vendome Luxury Group (2000)
Dunhill, Mary
USA
Associated with Elizabeth Arden - Launched Frou Frou de Gardenia, Flowers of Devonshire, Scentinel, Amulet, Bewitching, White Hyacinth, Escape, Gardeniain c1940
Dunkerque
Launched Nuance
Dunn, T.B. & Co
USA
New York. Launched Arbutus and Tekko in c1890
Dunn, Sherry   Hollywood. Launched Macabre and Scarlet Street in 1946
dupetit Natural Products   Launched Magic Forest, Magnolia,, Vetiver, Vanilla, Chypre, Foin Coupe, Indiene, White Lily, Fougere, Cannabis in c2000
Dupin & Fils
Canada
Quebec. Launched Lily of the Valey and Mon Bijou in c1918
Dupont, A   Launched Iris in c1920
Dupont, Jean-Pierre   Launched Aubepine Fleurie, Envol de Fleurs and Skyrochet
Dupont, Richard
Launched Monsieur Dupont
Dupont, S.T
Established by Simon Tissot-Dupont in 1872 as a leather goods company; later became known for their cigarette lighters; diversified into other luxury goods including pens and watches. Fragrances were introduced in 1998 with Femme and Homme.
Dupre
USA
San Francisco. Launched Affinite and Floradol in 1930
du Pré, Raymond   Launched Clotaire in 1927
du Progress, Parfumerie   Launched Parme Violet in c1900
Durale Co Inc
USA
St. Louis. Launched Paris Charm in 1932
Durance Cosmétiques
Manufacturers of fine toiletries and cosmetics - launched Eau de Lavande
Durance en Provence   Grasse - manufacturers of fine toiletries and cosmetics - launched Ancian Rosa in 2007, Coquelicot in 2013, Fleur de Tiaré in 2014, Esprit Violette
Durand Fils   Parfumeur Paris: launched Essece de Fleurs in c1920
Durant & Co Ltd
UK
Proprietors of ‘Dylissa’ preparations; acquired by Vinolia in December 1902
Duray, Alfred
USA
New York. Launched Rose and Violet in 1916
Durbano, Olivier   Trained as an architect; jewelry designer whose keen interest in gemstone; perfumes were inspired by his Bijoux de Pierres Poèmes (Stone Poem Jewels). Rock Crystal debuted in 2005, Amethyst in 2006, Black Tourmaline in 2007, Jade (2008), Turquoise (2009), Citrine (2011), Héliotrope (2012), Lapis Philosophorum (2013), Prométhée (2014) Chrysolithe (2015)
Dure
USA
Established by Frances Glatzer in 2nd Ave., New York. Launched Air de Jeunesse, Comme-Çi, Comme-Ça, Lalay, Toujours Rouge de Tuscany and Whip in c1930
Durer
Launched eponymous fragrance in 1971 followed by Durer Eau Fraîche
Durite Corporation
USA
Detroit, launched Record in 1947
Durka's Co
USA
Established by Durand & Krasper Co, Chicago launched Durkas Natural Flower Perfume in 1898
Durrani, P
Italy
Launched Islys and Bhagavan
Durga, D.S. &
USA
Brooklyn-based indie perfume line that debuted in 2008. Established by D.S., a musician, and Durga, an architect
Durruty, Véronique   Launched 'Afrique en Parfums' with Patrick Guedj
Durruty et Guedj   As above - another trading name - launched a collection of fragrances : Afrique et Parfums- Aroma e' Narghile, Luxuriance Nature, Peau Ebene, Portraits Masai and The Bleu in c2002
Duskin, Nan
USA
Philadelphia; this is a trade mark name. Launched La Joie, La Soiree, Nan Duskin in c1935
Dussere
Launched Bouquet des Alps in c1920
Dutti , Massino
Spain
Apparel label - launched fragrances from c1985: Massino Dutti Woman, Absolute, Dutti Sport, Massino Dutti , Agua di Massimo Dutti , Agua Homme, Agua Femme, Agua Massino Dutti Hombre, In Black for Her
Duval, Armand
USA
New York launched Toujours Gai in c1930
Duval Freres   Paris launched Carnation Pink, Crab Apple Blossom, Heliotrope, Jockey Club, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Red Rose, Trailing Arbutus, Violet, White Rose and Ylang-Yland in c1905
Duval, Jean
USA
Launched Californian Bouquet, Meli Lotus, Orange Blossom, Primrose and Verbena in c1940
Duvelle
USA
Portland, Oregon;established by Doran Duvelle. Launched Cascade (Apple Blossom), Le Gui, Le Gui d’Ést Paris, Le Gui Mistletoe, Rosraia Rose, Swann, Sweet Pea in the 1920's; associated with Doran Cosmétiques
Duvinne
USA
American distributor of fine fragrances; LaunchedApple Blossom, Bouquet Duvinne, Carnation, Gardenia, Jasmin, Lilac, Narcissum, Sweet Pea the late 1920's and early 30's; thought to be part of the Button Co
Dylcia
Canada
Montreal; a subsidiary of Lawrence & Davis; launched Carnation Pink in 1920
Dymanic Growth Co
Hawaii
Honolulu; development organisation for the development Of business Of Hawaii; one subsidiary is Fragrances Of Hawaii
Dynamite
Canada
Fashion label launched debut fragrance Rachël in 2010
Dynasty Marketing   Launched Krystle
Dynasty, Parfums
USA
Subsiduary of Dynasty Marketing: sales arm of the producers of the TV ‘soap’ of the same name: launched Ming de Dynasty in 1981 and launched Krystle in c1985
d'Ysiane, Parfums   Launched Coquelicot Bleu in 1930
Dzintarj (s)
Latvia
Dzintars; Riga. Previously known as Flora. launched fragrances while still under USSR control; still produced today (2005) In Lativian the word for perfume is 'smarza'.
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