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Fauby, Parfums   Established in Paris in 1939, launched Kis Royale in same year
Faux, Susie   Launched fragrances in c1990
Favart   Paris and New York; launched Doralia and Fantasie in c1932
Favolys et Rendes   Asnieres, France; launched Glyciane in 1925 and Nuit et Jour in 1927; affiliated with Parfumerie Francis
Fawcett, Farrah
USA
Launched La Fraîche, La Jolie and La Provocante
Faxon & Gallagher Drug Co
USA
Kansas City, MO; launched fragrances in the early 1900's
Fay, Charles   9 rue de la Paix, Paris; known as Maisón Fay when originally founded in 1850 by Charles Fay, purveyor of perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries; launched a powder ‘Veloutine’ which was a great success, company changed name to Parfumerie Veloutine. Won a Gold Medal in 1900
Fay, E.J.
USA
Also known as Fay Sales Co., of 31st Street, New York; also traded as Marie Magdeleine. Launched fragrances (Demain) in the 1920's and early 1930's. Distributor for de Raymond
Fay Sales Co
USA
Launched Demain, Khus-Khus, Le Main. Mimzy and Teza in c1930
Faye, Betty
USA
Connecticut; a perfumer; launched Andre Chenier, Jean La Solle, Jipsée Fleurs, Le Memory, Ru'che'ne in c1925, became a subsidiary of Vivany
Faye, F.G   Launched Eau de Cologne, Eau de Rose, Lavender Water, Orange Flower Water
Fazzolari , Bruno
Italy
Artist and indie perfumer launched Au Delà Narcisse des Montagnes in 2014, Room 237 and Seyrig in 2015, Cadavre Exquis in 2016
FDI Fragrance   France; launched Marianne in 1987
Feboe Perfumers
USA
New York; launched Fancy Free , Fancy Free by Day and Fancy Free by Night
Fébor   Launched eponymous fragrance
Federal Pharmacal Co Inc
USA
West Bell St. Jackson, Ms; launched Dandee
Federer Cosmetics, Roger
Swiss
Swiss and Wimbledon tennis champion, launched Feel The Touch in 2004 and Inspire in 2006
Federici   Launched Bouquet Supreme
Fee, May   Launched Twilight
Fekix Potin   France; launched fragrances in c1880
Fekkai, Frederic
USA
Luxury hair products company launched Eau du Jour, Bouquet de Provence, Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Eau de Parfum, company acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2008
Felder, Christophe   Chef Pâtissier launched Explosion Gourmande in 2013
Félicie Co   Affiliated to Evyan; launched Now or Never in 1948
Felix
Italy
Launched Essenza di Lavanda and Mokambo in 1940
Felix, Sarah   Launched Reine des Roses in c1920
FEMA   Abbreviation for Flavour And Extract Manufacturers Association - launched Cool Moon and Team in 1975
Femia   Launched Cool Moon and Team in c1975
Femina   See Henri (Henry) a la Pensée - Eau de Cologne Ambrée and Violette Pour Mouchoir in 1902
Feminis , Paul   Launched Eau de Cologne and L’Eau Admirable
Fendi Profumi
Italy
Established in Rome by Adele Fendi ay via Piave in 1925; a fashion house; when Eduardo Fendi died in 1954 his five daughters decided the company needed to be come more dynamic and appointed Karl Lagerfeld as a design consultant; introduced the double ‘F’ logo in 1969. In 1999 51% sold to LVMH/Prada but still run by the daughters. Signature perfume Fendi was launched in 1988
In 2004 Michael Burke took managing control.
Fenech, Edwige   Launched eponymous fragrance in 1991
Fenjala   Launched eponymous fragrance
Fennell, Theo
UK
Up-market British jeweller launched signature fragrance Theo Fennell for Women, Scent and Silver Sleeve Parfum in 2007
Fenwicke
USA
Launched Olde English Lavender in 1935
FEONS
USA
Launched Mirage and Miss Saigon in c2000
Féraud, Louis   Born in Arles, France on the 21st February 1921; he wanted to become an artist but World War II started, married in 1947, his wife Zizi was involved in fashion, opened a boutique in Cannes in 1955, moved to Paris, designed for various houses before launching own range in 1958.
Died on 28th December 1999 of cancer; he had handed over his business to his daughter Kiki in 1995
Ferbo, C
USA
Madison, New Jersey; launched L'Dianelle in 1945
Feret Frčres
USA
New York; launched Gellex Hyaline in 1930
Fergie
USA
Pop singer; launched debut fragrance 'Outspoken' in association with Avon Cosmentics in 2010, Outspoken Intense in 2011, Outspoken Fresh in 2013, Viva by Fergie in 2012, Outspoken Part! In 2015,
Ferid, S
Turkey
Launched Kolonya Sisesi
Ferly   Also reported as Gerly; both of the same address
Fernandez-Versini, Cheryl   née Tweedy, formerly Cole. Launched Storn Flower in 2015
Fern Perfume Company, The
USA
New York
Fernandez, Bienvenido
Cuba
Havana; launched Nuit Romantique in 1930
Ferragamo, Salvatore
Italy
Born at Bonito, near Naples on 6th June 1898; always wanted to be a shoemaker; moved to Santa Barbara on the eve of World War I established business; known as ‘the shoemaker to the stars’. Returned to Florence, Italy in 1927, in 1940 married 18 year-old local doctors' daughter, died in 1960; children take over business turning it into a worldwide empire. First fragrance launched in 1971; see below
Ferragamo Parfums
Italy
The fragrance division of Salvatore Ferragamo . First fragrance launched in 1971; early fragrances were not very successful; only in the early 1990’s when associated with Bvlgari Parfums that they became very popular; the fragrance company was sold to Proctor & Gamble in 1994: launched Signorina, Signorina Eleganza , Signorina In Rosso, Signorina Leather Edition, Signorina Misteriosa, Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo , Sergio   Launched Monsieur F in 1976
Ferrand et Cie, A   Grasse; established in 1817; associated with Fils Hugues
Ferrari
Italy
Monza; famous racing and sport cars; launched a range of assocries and fragrances in association with Copra-Satinine
Ferré, L D
Italy
Launched Ferrose, Cœur de Ferrose, Ferré for Men, Ferré Uomo, Ferré Pontaccio 21 in c1980
Ferrell, Jean
USA
Launched Enchanting Hour in c1940
Ferrera, Marella
Italy
Catania in southern Italy; a designer acclaimed for her ‘constructed’ garments which make use of original materials; launched eponymous fragrance in 1995, MF, Musk and Ze
Ferretti, Parfums Alberta
Italy
Designer of the eponymous haute couture brand and co-founder of the Aeffe group; launched Femina in 1993, Parfum de Nuit in 1995 and eponymous fragrance in 2009
Ferretti, Franca
Italy
Launched Black & White, Per Lui and White in c1993
Ferriere, Paul F   Paris and New York; agent for Gelle Frères; also associated with Rocca, launched Brise d’Or in 1916
Ferris, Alonzo
USA
Stamford, Connecticut; launched fragrances in the 1890's
Fetish   Launched eponymous fragrance in 1997
Feullien, H H   Launched Robymona in 1946
Fezansac, Marie de Montesquieu   Paris; launched a fragrance in 1951
FFC   Abbreviation of Fine Fragrances & Cosmetics
FFI   Abbreviation of Fine Fragrances Inc., established in Florida in 1992; a distributer of prestige fragrances and cosmetics. The company experienced rapid growth; in November 1995 merged with Florida based, Suave Shoe Corporation Inc. FFI acquired Suaves' Miami Lakes facility and FFI became a public trading company .
In 1996 acquired the license to manufacture and distribute the Geoffrey Beene fragrance brands from Sanofi Beaute. (Sanofi now trade as YSL Beaute and are now part of Gucci).
Also in 1996 also gained exclusive US only distribution for Benetton fragrances and the Galenic Elancyl skincare brand.
In 1997 acquired the manufacturing and distribution rights to the Halston fragrance brands, as well as US distribuition rights to several more brands including Balenciaga and Ted Lapidus.
In 1998 acquired the rights to manufacture and distribute Giorgio Beverly Hills Wings for Men from Procter & Gamble.
In 1999 acquired the rights to the Paul Sebastian brands which include the Cigar Aficianado fragrance.
In 2001 changed their name to Arden Inc after the acquisition of Elizabeth Arden from Unilever in 2000.
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