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Floralia, Perfumeria
Spain
Established at Granada 2, Madrid, in 1914; launched fragrances in c1930
Floralies, Les   Launched Instinct in 1993, Flowers of Provence in 1988
Floralis
Italy
Launched Colonia Classica and Quercia in 1930
Floralys   Paris. Launched Concentre de Rose in c1910
Florame Les Condamines   of Provence launched collection of Art-Deco inspired eaux de toilette - Eau de Jasmin, Néroli and Orange-Bigarade in 2014
Florascents
Germany
Karlsruhe, launched fragrances from c2007
Florasynth Laboratories Inc
USA
New York; manufacturer of essential oils, launched Exotic (1944), Entrapped (1954), Chancing (1954), Comfort Me (1956), modesty )1956), Shelter Me (1956)
Florazelle
USA
New York and St Louis; launched Bouquet in 1920
Florbath
Italy
Parma; in 1975 merged with Borsari 1870
Flore   Refer to Nice-Flore
Florea   France; launched Eau de Cologne, Palmeraie and Quartrain in c1950
Floreal Parfum   Launched fragrance 'Gay'
Flore Cynthel   Launched 18
Floredora Co
USA
Philadelphia. Launched Lila Toilet Water in c1925
Floreine, Parfumerie   48 rue d'Alesia, Paris; launched fragrances in the early part of 20th century; Kuhl Regnier worked for them. Launched Auberpine, Cyclamen, Héliotrope, Jardin d'Orient, Kalys, lilas, Mandragore, Muguet, Œillet, Rose and Violette
Florel   23 rue Washington, Paris; associated with Jeanne Forstem (J Baudoin) launched Charme Slave, Duke of Kent, Florel, Origan, Tahian, Fruit Vert
Florena
Germany
Eastern; produced frangrances and cosmetics for Eastern Block launched Chypre, Flieder, Maiglöckchen, Raffinesse, Rose, Utter den Linden, Veilchen in c1960
Florence   Paris, France; launched Paris
Floreneige   Produced novelties: launched Floreneige, Bouquet, Cuir de Russe, Extract de Fleurs
Florentine Laboratory
USA
Fifth Ave, Chicago; launched fragrances in the mid 1880's
Flore-Reale   Another trade name used by Parfums de Renée; refer : USA distributor were Thomas L Hogan of New York
Flores, Rosario
Spain
Singer and actress launched her signature fragrance Alma in association with Perfumería Gal in 2006
Florestan   France; launched Bouquet, Giroflée and Muguet des Bois in c1920
Foret La   Launched fragrance of same name in c2008
Floret Sales   Launched Lanny, Orchid, Rose, Trinidad and Violet in c1940
Florgen Products
UK
Importers. Launched Rosh-n-Ara an Indian perfume
Flori-bel   Launched Sueño de Reyes
Floribunda   Launched the fragrance 'Next'
Florian, Jean   Launched Carnaval de Fleurs in 1950
Florina
Poland
Established in Krakow, just after WWII - between 1945 and 1947. Possible link with German Florena. Products very well known in the East European block. Launched Prastara in 1980, relaunched in c2000,
Florina Products   Launched fragrances under the 'Les Vases Parfums' label
Florini   Launched Kew in 1991, In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew, England;
Floris, J, Ltd.
UK
The oldest perfume house in the world. In 1730 Juan Famenias Floris a young Spaniard from Minorca opened barbershop in No 89, Jermyn Street, London and were perfumers to the Royal Family since 1820. Passed by marriage to Bodenham family at beginning of 1900, still run it today with a factory in Horsham opened in the mid 1960’s, up till then all the fragrances were hand-crafted in the shop’s basement. Floris does not advertise in the media but sells its range entirely by reputation. Their fragrances are accompanied by a range of other toiletry products. First perfume Lavender created in 1730. Production was moved from Horsham to Devon c1990.
Flor-Mar
Italy
Launched Anni Verdi in 1940
Florogen Products
UK
Launched Moon Lily and Rosh-in-Ara
Florrs, Anania
USA
Marianna, Pa; launched Beauty Kiss in 1930
Flosom, Ida May
USA
Texas; launched a fragrance in 1930Texas; launched Val-Rie in 1930
Flower Beauty   Fragrances by Drew Barrymore - Cherished , Radiant and Sultry in 2014
Flume   Launched Donna
FM Group   aka Federico Mahora - all fragrances are created by Drom International
Fochtenberg   Launched Kölnisch Wasser
Folie à Plusieurs   Launched their fourth fragrances in their Le Cinema Olfactif project inspired by films being shown at Soho House in Berlin in 2014. Mood Indigo in 2014 and La Haine in 2015
Folies Bergère   Parisian nightclub. Launched eponymous fragrance in 1952 - relaunched in 1985
Folle Ivresse   Launched eponymous fragrance
Follia di Aquarama
Italy
Launched eponymous fragrance in c2000 and L'Altra Follia in 2007
Folli Follie
Greece
Jewellery and lingerie; launched eponymous fragrance
Fonerdon Special   Launched Opéra Bouquet in 1900
Fontaine, M La
UK
Mayfair, London. Original name of Collins/Goya. Launched Gardenia in 1928 and No 5 in 1937
Font et Cie, du   Alternative spelling Dufort et Cie. Established in 1913 in Paris; launched Extrait Concentrée in c1880
Fontaine Perfume Corp
USA
New York; launched Enchanted Evening, Golden Necklace, Kismet, Locion Kohinor, Oriental Wood, This and Heaven Too in the 1950's
Fontaine, Louis   Launched Vodù and eponymous fragrance
Fontana, Sorelle
Italy
In association with Promoparf; launched If and Phèdre in 1995
Fontanel   Launched Ormarin in c1972
Fontanella, Laureline
Italy
Launched Colibri in 1930
Fontanes & Laurel
USA
New York; launched Gardenia Buds
Fontanis   Established by Daniel Jacquet at 38 boulevard de le Saussaye, Neuilly-sur-Seine in c1920; cosmetics and perfumes; won a Gold Medal in 1925. Associated with Madhva and affiliated to Lillian Savre; business sold to Volnay in c1927
Fontaines Parfumées   Also refered to as Les Fontaines Parfumees : Grasse; originally Pelissier-Aragon, re-named in 1924 (Emile-André Pelissie)
Fontenay   refer to de Fontenay in Volume D, Chapter 5 page 3
Foote & Jenks
USA
Jackson, Michigan; launched fragrances from c1890 to 1920
Fora, Parfumerie   Paris; launched fragrances in c1930
Forcelli
Italy
Launched Petal Mist in 1994
Ford Beauty Brand , Tom
USA
Creative director of Gucci until 2003, in 2005 signed a multi-year collaborative deal with Estee Lauder. He will create a range of products under the EL label for late 2005/early 2006, then will launch a separate Tom Ford line, including fragrances, for EL in late 2006.
Forest Laboratories
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio; launched a fragrance in 1925
Forest Parfumerie   Established by Leon Cohn at 48 rue de Richelieu, Paris in 1910; business sub-titled Parfumerie Moderne. Often used English words for their fragrances; very fashionable at the time
Forester   Launched eponymous fragrance in c1990
Forever 21
USA
Retail chain launched Beauty & Love collection in 2014 - consists of Beauty Bohéme and Blush
Forgey, Charles Louis
USA
Launched Witcherie in 1923
Forlane   Established by Hélène Dale of Paris, France; launched Bois de Îles and Chant de Îles in 1940
Fornia La
USA
Hollywood, Ca; launched a fragrance in 1930
Forno, J.M.
Italy
Launched eponymous fragrance, Capri, Arlecchino, JMF and Solo per Té in c1960
Förster and Johnsen
USA
New York, established by beauty industry veterans David Jenkins and Walter Johnsen in 2010 - launched Confidence, Courage, Energy, Freedom, Happiness, Love
Forstrem, Jeanne   23 rue de Washington, Paris; associated with Florel, launched Après Minuit, Bouquet Pourpre, Florel and Fruit Vert
Fortune Duck, Parfum   Launched fragrance in c1990
Fortnum & Mason
UK
Up market retail store in Piccadilly, London - launched 1707 Blue, Pink, Noir and Or in c2012
Forty Second Street Sales Co
USA
Chicago, Ill.. Launched Theater Box in 1937
Fouquet, Albert   Launched a fragrance
Forvil, Parfums   Fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries; originally founded as Forval by Leo Fink at 1 rue de Castiglione, Paris; name changed when the business was bought in 1923 by La Societe Anonyme les Dentifrices de Docteur Pierre; a dental hygiene company originally established by Dr Pierre Mussot in 1837
Foscolo, Rosaria Maria   Paris; launched Nuit de Decembre in 1944
Fossil
USA
Best known for their watches, launched a new duo of fragrances, Fossil 1954 in 2014
Foster, Charles H
USA
New York; launched Tease in 1942, To New Triumphs in 1944 and T.N.T. in 1945
Fougera et Cie   France; importer of essential oils; established in 1849; associated with Rigaud
Fouget et Cie   Paris; associated with Paris Perfume Co
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