Book: The Perfume Language Perfume Intelligence - The Encyclopaedia of Perfume
Where you are: Perfume Houses Volume G Page 5
Library
Volume
Page
Gothe, David E
USA
New York; launched Voici and Viola in the 1953
Gottschalk
Germany
Launched Ald Extra Suss Fur Kinder
Goubaud of Paris
USA
Established in Fifth Avenue, New York in 1938; launched Bleu Smoke, Cha-Cha, Fantasy, Habibi, Masque Rouge, My Dreams, Salut in c1950
Goujon
Launched Souvenir de Nice
Gould, Barbara
USA
New York; launched fragrances from 1933 onwards; distributed by Bourjois
Gourde du Poete, La
Established by Rosalie Leforestier, perfumer, at 36 avenue de Wagram, Paris; originally called ‘Parfumerie de L’Ètoile’: launched Ambre, Origan and Chypre in c1925 including numerous single flower names not recorded; imported into USA by Rochambeau.
Gourdon   Côte d'Azur; fragrance manufacturers
Gourielli Inc., Hélèna
Established by Prince Artchil Gourelli-Tehkonik in New York in 1941; a Georgian nobleman, in New York; met Helen Rubinstein in 1935; although several years young he married her in 1938; he died in 1956; launched fragrances; latter became a subsidiary of Helena Rubinstein
Gourielle, The House of
USA
Established by Prince Artchil Gourielli Tehkonik in 1942, launched fragrances; associated with Helena Rubenstein
Gourland, Michael
Paris; launched Lait de Cologne in 1936
Goutal & Co, André
USA
Boston, Ma. Established Union Francaise De Parfumerie and Nice-Flora, Launched Dudauvrai in 1925
Goutal, Parfums Annick
Established by Annick Goutal, born in Paris in 1945; a child prodigy at the piano and fashion model; trained as a ‘nose’ with Robertet in Grasse, France, married cellist Alain Meunier in 1980 and opened her first boutique in Paris in 1981, that sold just one scent, Folavril.
In 1986 Parfums Annick Goutal became part of the Taittinger group; opened further shops, left business due to ill health in 1988. In 1992 when in remission from her cancer, Brigitte Taittinger-Warren persuaded her to return.
On the 20th August 1999 Annick died of cancer; her daughter Camille has continued to develop new fragrances in collaboration with Isabelle Doyen, the house perfumer.
Taittinger has since been acquired by Starwood Capital (2009)
Govers, Frank
Launched a fragrance
Goya
UK
Established by Douglas R Collins. Born in Berkshire in 1912. Died in 1972. Business continued by his son Christopher.. Company sold to ICI in 1975, production ceased in 1985. Also see under Collins, Douglas
Goya, Chantal
Paris; launched eponymous fragrance
Goyri, Sergio
Mexico
Star of films and telenovelas. Made debut in 1975. Launcched Black Stallion in conjuction with Eclectic Collections in 2013
Grace, W.R.
USA
New York; launched Gardenia in 1918
Gracia, Nieto   Oran, France; launched Ariane, Diosa, Galant de Nuit, Le Trèfle, Marren in c1953
Grafton Products
Launched Chaleur
Graham Brothers & Co
USA
Established by Gervaise Graham in Chicago in 1873, launched fragrances
Gralene   Launched fragrances in the 1930's
Grammont
PParis; launched Bouquet, Chypre and Jasmin in c1928
Granai, Robert
Paris; designer; e.g. for Guerlain
Grand Cachet   Launched Eau de Cologne
Grand Perfuy Works (sic), La
USA
New York; see Star Perfumery
Grande , Ariana   Singer launched Ari by Ariana Grande in September 2015,  Frankie by Ariana Grande and Sweet Like Candy in 2016
Grande Maisón de Blanc, La USA Fifth Avenue, New York; a linens store; also at 6 Boulevard des Capucines, Paris France; launched fragrances in the 1930's in associations with Les Parfumeries de Gabilla
Grandhomme. A.   Associated with Parfums Delettrez - made and signed a metal box for the fragrance Esora
Grandiflora
Australia
Sydney based floral design studio of Saskia Havekes, launched their debut fragrances, Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine and Magnolia Grandiflora Michel, in 2014, Madagascan Jasmine in 2015, Queen of the Night in 2016
Grandiflorum
USA
Launched Absinthe, Ambrosia, Angelica, Arcadia, Blond Tabac, Cirus Cordial, Orangerie, Tea Absolute, Verbena Spice, Wild Vetivert from c2005
Grand Magasins du Louvre
Paris; one of the most famous department stores in France in early 20th century, launched Essence Primula Veris Primevere Odorante in c1900
Grange, L La
Belgium
Brussells; launched Horetis, Narcisses, Roma, Violettes Choiseis and Voici des Fleurs in c1930
Granite
USA
Men's fashion house; launched fragrances
Grant Co
USA
Sabina, OH; launched a fragrance in 1951
Grant Laboratories
USA
Oakland, Ca; launched a fragrance
Grant Parfumerie, Charles Paris; launched Ambrelia, Caprice Rêve, Charme Exquis, Idealis, Mimi Printemps, Royal Neida, Vraie Violette in c1900
Grant, Henry
USA
Latrobe, Pa; launched Meta in 1939
Grant Co
USA
Sabina, OH; launched Ta Wa Na in 1951
Grant Laboratories
USA
Adeline St, Oakland, Ca; launched Lilian R
Grant Parfumerie, Charles
Established by Rey-Jouvin Frères at 1 bis rue Auber, Paris in 1834 ; purveyors of prestige gloves, launched a fragrance in 1927; sold L-T Piver’s fragrances.
Grant, Richard E
UK
Actor. Launched debut fragrance 'Jack' in 2014 and Jack Covent Garden in 2015, Jack Piccadilly ’69 in 2016
Grants Jouvin
Established by Rey-Jouvin Frères at 1 bis rue Auber, Paris in 1834 ; purveyors of prestige gloves, launched a fragrance in 1927; sold L-T Piver’s fragrances.
Graphite
USA
Clothing Brand - launched fragrance
Grass Grandee   Launched Blue Kenty
Grassroots
USA
A brand owned by the Estée Lauder Companies and exclusively distributed through Kohls, launched Happily Ever After in 2006 and World of Your Own in 2007
Gravel
USA
Launched Gravel for Men in 1957
Gravier   Launched un unknown fragrance in 1926 which was presented in a flaçon by Cristalleries de Baccarat, design #600. Disc.
Gravier, Alphonse
Established by Alphonse Gravier at 6 rue Casimir-Pinel, Neuilly, Seine, France in 1880; fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries; introduced the ‘Dr Peterson’ range of toilet products; won silver medal in 1925
Gray
UK
A pharmacist of Barking, London, England; launched Lavender
Gray Ltd, Dorothy
USA
Established in 1916; a beautician with salons, creator of perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries; acquired own building in 1929 at 683 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Gray, Joanna
Launched Lily of the Valley and Violet
Gray Pharmacy
UK
Barking. Launched Lavender in c1925
Gray Perfumes, Paul
UK
Established in 1952 when Genatosan, a subsidiary of Fisons, Ltd. bought Zenobia Ltd
Gray, Liliane
USA
(Lylian) Launched Blue Shadow
Gray, Marie
USA
Launched St John in 1994, White Camellia in 1998
Grayo, Mary
Monte Carlo; perfumes for furs, fragrances; mid 1940's
Great American Laboratories
USA
Brooklyn, New York; a subsidiary of Great American Tea Co launched Golden Key in 1925
Great American Tea Company, The
USA
New York; launched a fragrance in 1925
Green Ford   Launched 'Hawks' in 2009
Green, Hiram
UK
Formerly of Scent Systems, launched his first fragrance under his own name, Moon Bloom in June 2013, Shangri-La in 2014, Voyage in 2015, Dilettante in 2016,
Greensill, T.S.
UK
Douglas, Isle of Man; launched Mona Bouquet in 1920
Greenwell, Mary
UK
Make-up artist - launched 'plum' in c2010
Gregory
Germany
Established whilst Germany was still divided, in Western sector; launched French Perfume
Gregory, Irena
USA
Launched eponymous fragrance in 2000
Gregory, Mary
UK
A decorator at Sandwich who supposedly painted white enamel figures on glass: the name Mary Gregory has become a term given to white glass-enamelled figural decorations both in Europe and USA at the turn-of-the-century
Gregort, T
USA
Launched a fragrance in 2002
Greiter Cosmetics
USA
Launched a fragrance
Grenoville Parfumeur
Established by Paul Grenoville at 20 rue Royale, Paris in 1879; changed family name from ‘grenouille’, which means frog in French.
Associated with Marie Marthe Richard Vive (1910); After 1923 affiliated with Parfise, won silver medal in 1925, acquired Parfums de Clamy in 1943
Grenoville Sales Inc
USA
Alternative spelling 'Groville' of Rockefeller Plaza, New York; importer for Parfise
Grès, Parfums
Established by Germaine Emilie Krebs (born in 1910; died in 1993) Parisian sculpture and painter; known as Alix Barton and later as "Madame Grès", launched her design house under the name Grès in Paris in 1942; The name Grès was a partial anagram of her husband's first name and alias; he was Serge Czerefkov, a Russian painter, who left her soon after the house's creation; closed during World War 11, re-opened in Paris in 1945. Signature fragrance launched in 1958.
Sold to the British American Tobacco in 1981
Grey, Lilaine
Launched Blue Shadow
Grieco , Nyakio Kamoche   Launched Safi Eau de Parfum in 2008
Griet
Argentina
Launched Caricias, Cheifel, Dime Que Si, Munequita, Nantes 18, Ojos Negros, Primer Beso in c1929
Griffe, Dr Frederico
Launched Griffi Uomo, Ashanti, Malaika and Une Fleir de Cassie
Griffe, Jacques
Established at 5 rue Royale, Paris in 1946; designer and couturier (1917 to 1996) a protégé of Vionnet; lEnthousiasme 1, Enthousiasme 2, Gilou, Griffonage, Mistigri in c1950; took over Molyneux salons when they closed in 1950
Gri Gri   Launched Sideshow in 2016
Grimaud, A   Nice, France; Launched Norante in 1935
Grigioperla
Italy
The men’s counterpart of La Perla
Grogham
Launched a fragrance
Grisi, La
Paris; launched Chériquito, Mamita and Soir de Printemps in c1935
Gritti, Dr.
Italy
Venetian perfume house with historical family roots going back to the Renaissance period, re-entered the commercial perfumery market in 2010, launched Doped Tuberose in 2014
Grigham   Launched Verveine
Grisi, La
Paris; launched Chériquito, Mamita and Soir de Printemps in c1935
Grosher Tonic Company Inc
USA
New York; launched The New Yorker in 1931
Gross, Alexander KG
Germany
Berlin; launched Lavendel Orangen
Grossman & Moody
Hawaii
Honolulu; launched fragrances in c1940
Ver 17042
Top Page