| Gerre Inc |
USA
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New York; launched Jirré in 1927 | ||||||
| Gersem | Refer to de Gersem, Parfums | |||||||
| Gervais |
USA
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New York; launched June Rose in 1928 | ||||||
| Gervaise, Graham | USA |
Chicargo, launched Jasmine in 1920 | ||||||
| Gesellschaft, Max |
Germany
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Dresden; launched Biox in 1923 | ||||||
| Ghanen, Taieb |
Tunisia
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Tunis; Launched Jasmin, Lilac, Musc, Parfumdu Bey, Rose in c1930 | ||||||
| Gherardini Firenz |
Italy
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Leather goods manufacturers. Launched Ghe, Gherardini Femme, Gherardini Sport Femme, Gherardini Homme, Gherardini Sport Homme, Grazia, L'Uomo, L'Uomo Ghe in association with Guaber Spa from c1975 | ||||||
| Ghesma, M | France; launched Iris Americano in 1924 | |||||||
| Ghislaine | Established by Raoul Daltroff in 1 Rue de la Paix, Paris; business closed in c1910; related to Ernest Daltroff founder of Parfums Caron, launched Neige de Noel in 1900 | |||||||
| Ghost |
UK
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British fashion house established by Tanya Sarne, a former model, after the beakup of her marriage in 1970's left her struggling with two children ; launched fragrances from 2000. 30% share of company acquired in December 2005 by Kevin Stanford and a group of Icelandic investors | ||||||
| Ghyska | Alternative spelling 'Ghysra'; of Paris; launched Djamila, Mille Fleurs and Toutes Les Fleurs in c1914 | |||||||
| GI VI Emme |
Italy
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Acronym from founders name; established by Count Giuseppe Visconti de
Modrone (1879 to 1941) in Milan, Italy in January 1921; married Carla
Erba; all designed attributed to him; signed 'GVM'. Son takes over in 1940; Fabr. Negli Sta GVM; Ceased trading in 1970 |
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| Giacobetti , Olivia | Launched Bonté's Bloom | |||||||
| Giacobello | Launched Atelier de L'Esprit | |||||||
| Gianelli, Parfums | USA |
New York, fragrance distributors, launched Rodeo Drive Rose in c1970 | ||||||
| Gianfranco Ferré | Italy |
Born in Legnano in 1944; studied architecture, started designing costume jewellery; produced first women’s-wear collection in 1974 for Baila, label owned by Bolognese entreprener Franco Mattiolo; who back him to start his own firm; showed first mens colection in 1982; launched fragrances from 1984; first haute couture collection in 1986. In 1989 appointed artistic director at Dior; in 2000 label sold to Tonino Perna; became part of Diana de Silva Cosmétiques. Died of brain haemorrhage on 17th June 2007 |
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| Gianni Campagna | Launched Bergamotto, Galsomino, Neroli, Quaeri, Scilla Cariddi, Vento Canale in c2006 | |||||||
| Gianni Vive Sulman | Fashion house established by Arfaq Hussain. Launched parfum V1 in 2005. Company closed in c2006 | |||||||
| Gibbs | Mostly creams and soaps, launched Darling | |||||||
| Gibbs, Elida |
UK
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English toiletry and toothpaste company; founded in 1712; produced a range of beauty produces and fragrances acquired by Unilever, merged with Fabergé to form Elida Fabergé; launched 3F Cologne Fataisie, Gibbs Sport pour homme, Gibbs Sport Après-Rasage, Gibbs Après-Rasage, Chypre, Audace, Darling, Storm, Addiction - Citron Musk pour Elle, Addiction - Saffron Silk pour Elle | ||||||
| Gibson House |
USA
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Launched Bouquet, Chypre, Gardenia and Sweet Pea in 1935 | ||||||
| Gibson, Debby | Launched Electric Youth in 1989 | |||||||
| Gibson, Dorothy |
USA
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Brooklyn, NY; launched Baudelaire, Dunrovin, Gibson Girls, I Remember Mama, Jusweetu and Impatient in c1948 | ||||||
| Gibson, Josie | UK |
Winner of the reality show Big Brother 11, launched her debut fragrance, Josie, in 2010. | ||||||
| Giellerup, Leon W |
USA
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Bronxville, NY; launched Two Doves in 1929 | ||||||
| Giftique, New York Pencil Co |
USA
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Launched a fragrance in c1980 | ||||||
| Gigli , Paulo | Italy |
Launched Schirocco in 2008 and Aria in 2009 | ||||||
| Gigli, Roméo |
Italy
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Born in Faenza, on 12th December 1949; moved to Milan in 1974 after years of travelling and in 1978 concentrated on fashion design; moved to New York in 1979; launched own label in 1981; moves back to Milan in 1985; launched signature fragrance in 1989 | ||||||
| Gihane |
Italy
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Launched Clouds, G and Gihane | ||||||
| Gilcaggne | Launched Feeling | |||||||
| Giles et Cie., August | Liege, France; launched Muguet Devin | |||||||
| Giles, Pharmacist |
UK
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight; launched 'Ventnor Breezes' in c1930 | ||||||
| Gill | Launched Essence of Champaca in c1862 | |||||||
| Gillett, Egbert W |
USA
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Chicago, Illinois; launched Florentine in 1882 | ||||||
| Gillette |
USA
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Manufacturers of toiletry requisites and fragrances. Purchased by Procter & Gamble in 2006 |
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| Gillier, André | Chicago, Illinois; launched Florentine in 1882 | |||||||
| Gilmard Parfumeur | Launched Raffiné | |||||||
| Gilot et Cie.,Savonnerie | Full name Parfumerie et Savonnerie Gilot et Cie; fragrances, soaps and cosmetics, established by Emile Gilot at 68 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, Paris in the early 1900’s; related to Dubarry; trademark perfume and cosmetic line was 'Soir de Paris' in 1925; prior to launched of similar fragrance by Bourjois in 1929. Acquired C.P. Blaise | |||||||
| Gilvo Chemical |
Australia
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Melbourne; launched No 7777 in 1947 | ||||||
| Gimay | France; launched Chypre, Jasmin and Muguet c1920; distributed in USA by Gimbel Brothers | |||||||
| Gimbel Brothers Inc |
USA
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Broadway & 33rd Street, New York; importers; launched fragrances in the mid c1930's; they were also traded under the name 'Gimbel's' | ||||||
| Gimbel's | USA |
Launched Mille Fleur - Bleu, Mille Fleur - Lavendre, Mille Fleur - Rouge, Mille Fleur - Vert in 1933 | ||||||
| Gimbela | USA |
New York. Associated with Gimbel Brothers Inc. Launched Gimbay in 1924 | ||||||
| Gimelstein, Morris |
Cuba
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Havana; launched Capricho de Mujer in 1941 | ||||||
| Gin Tonic Fragrances | USA |
In association with Mäurer & Wirtz , launched Gin Tonic for Men and Gin Tonic for Women in 2008 , and Gin Tonic Happy Hour in 2009 | ||||||
| Ginestet | Established as a wine merchant in Bordeaux in 1897. Launched three wine-inspired fragrances in c2003 | |||||||
| Ginger Lily | Launched eponymous | |||||||
| Giorda, Louis | Most likely of France; launched Baboutchka and 504 in 1950 | |||||||
| Giordani | Also referred to as 'Giordano'; launched Giordani pour Homme | |||||||
| Giorgio, Parfums | Launched Giorgio Red | |||||||
| Giorgio Beverly Hills |
USA
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Established by Fred & Gale Hayman in Beverly Hills in 1961 as a boutique. Sold to Avon Cosmetics in 1987 | ||||||
| Giorno, Buon |
Italy
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Launched eponymous fragrance | ||||||
| Giovani, Roberto |
Italy
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Launched a fragrance | ||||||
| Girard | Launched Bali Sunshine and New York Nights in 2008 | |||||||
| Girard A | Paris; Launched Kalys, Lils, Mandragor, Muguet, Œillet, Pour Être Belle, Rose, Violette in c1920 | |||||||
| Girard et Cie Ltd. |
UK
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182 Regent Street, London; active in late 1800's and early 1900's; launched fragrances; also referred to as Madame (Mme) Girard et Cie Ltd. Launched Opoponax and Bouquet de Orleans |
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| Giraud et Fils, Jean-Paul | Perfumers; established by Giraud brothers when they bought J & E Sozio in Grasse, France in 1853; also known as Jean Giraud (et) Fils; acquired by a consortium of local essential oil producers. Products sub-titled 'au Principe des Fleurs' | |||||||
| Girault Parfumeur | Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, active in c1925 - no known fragrances | |||||||
| Girombelli, Donatella |
Italy
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Launched Genny in 1998 | ||||||
| Gironde Atomizer Co |
USA
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Fifth Avenue, New York; deco styled atomizers; c1927 | ||||||
| Giraux, Jules, | Established Parfumerie d'Allys in 1916. Likely to have launched fragrances under his own name proir to 1916. | |||||||
| Gisela, P. | Launched GP | |||||||
| Giudicelli, Tan |
Italy
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Launched Annam, Eau d'Annam, Gardenia, L’Ambré, L'Ambré Vanilla, Pluie d’Été, Pourpe, T Vert, Zen from c2000 | ||||||
| Givani, Roberto | Italy |
Launched Ipso | ||||||
| Givaudan et Cie, L | Established by two French brothers, Leon and Xavier Givaudan, both chemists, in Grasse, France in 1820; specialised in natural ingredients; supplied French perfume house with fragrances and essential oil. In 1895 moved to a new factory in Vernier, near Geneva. Now known as The Givaudan Group; one of the world leading wholesale producers of fragrances and flavours. In 1963 became part of Hoffmann-La Roche Group. Launched Sassene in 1934, Savarome in 1940 and Thibetolide in 1939 | |||||||
| Givenchy, Parfums | Established by Herbert de Givenchy, born in Beauvais France in 1927. Fashion designer; established House of Givenchy in 1952 at 3 avenue Georges V, Paris and Parfums Givenchy in 1957. Jacques Fath and Lisa Schiaparelli worked for him. 1986 becomes part of Louis Vuitton Moet Chandon. Retired in 1995 | |||||||
| Giverny | Launched Les Fleurs de Claude Monet | |||||||
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