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Idesa
Spain
Established in 1963, based in Barcelona. It develops and markets the fragrances of Mandarina Duck, Armand Basi, Angel Schlesser, Joaquín Cortés and Women’secret, and the cosmetic line Anne Möller. The company’s fragrance portfolio is sold in more than 75 countries
I.D.Geneve  Italy
Italy
Launched Balloon in 1994
ID Parfums   formerly known as Isabel Desrroiné; launched fragrances from 2013
IFA
The abbreviated name of International Fragrance Association; refer to full name.
IFF
The abbreviated name of International Flavour & Fragrance; refer to full name
Il Profumo
Italy
Established by Silvana Casoli
Iglesias, Enrique
Spain
Singer and son of Julio. Launched Adrenaline in 2014, Adrenaline Night and Deeply Yours in 2015
Iglesias, Julio
Spain
Italian born but Spanish resident; crooner; launched fragrances in association with MAS
IKKS
A Trendy French sportswear brand launched IKKS Man and IKKS Woman in 2003, Private by IKKS in 2009, Private by IKKS Only For Men in 2010, IKKS Believes In You in 2013
Ilaya, Isabel Derroisne   Launched eponymous fragrance in c2006
IIlari   Launched eponymous fragrance in 2009
Il Profumo
Italy
Established by Silvana Casoli
Illidela
USA
Chicago; launched Moonlight Fragrance in 1930
Illamasqua
UK
Beauty brand - launched debut fragarnce 'Freak' in October 2011, Freak Extrait De Parfum in 2012 and Freak Scarab in 2013
Illume   Launched Anemone, Cactus Verde, Coconut Milk Mango, Desert Tulip and Thai Lily in 2014
Illuminum   Launched fragrances from 2010
Illuster   Launched Garçonne in 1978 and Jeune Garçonne in 1983
Ilona   Launched Within in 2003
Il Profumo
Italy
Established by Silvana Casoli
Image d'Or
Launched eponymous fragrance in c1991
Imaginary Authors
USA
Independent perfume house, launched Cape Heartache in 2013, Yesterday Haze and City on Fire in 2014, An Air of Despair, Every Storm a Serenade in 2015, Slow Explosions in 2016
Imagine, Parfums
Launched Maïssa, Étoile , Imagine and Imagine Design in c1998
Imaginez   Launched Eau d’Oolong
Iman Cosmetics
UK
Established by the super-model and wife of rock star David Bowie; launched Essence of Iman in 2000
Immaginal   Niche house established by Janet Piedlilato - debut fragrance 'Beyond Forever' in c2005
Immensity
Launched Immensity pour Femme and Immensity pour Homme
Imperial Coventry
UK
Sometimes confused with Prince Matchabelli due to having figural crowns; launched Lavender and Violette in c1920
Imperial Crown Perfumery
USA
Established in St Louis, Mo. in 1852, a subsidiary of Meyer Drug Co; won grand prize in 1908 W.F
Imperial Del Oro   Launched Russian Leather
Impériale   Launched Ming in 1983 and Shangri La in 1989
Imperial Formula
USA
New York: launched Dawning, Enchantment, Moonlight, Prism, Regal Splendor and Twilight Meadows in c1938
Imperial Laboratories
USA
Third Ave, Miline, Il; launched Nu Joy in c1920
Imperial Leather
UK
Brand name of soaps, toiletries and healthcare products manufactured by PZ Cussons; originates in 1768 when a Russian nobleman called Count Orlof commissioned a brand of perfume from Bayleys of Bond Street in London. The perfume was called 'Eau de Cologne Imperiale Russe'. Also refer to 'Coussons Sons & Co Ltd.' in Volune 'C'
Imperial Products Co
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio; launched fragrances
Imperial Russe,The House of
Parent company of Lengyel
Imperial Shop, Lucia Deraine
USA
South Michigan Ave, Chicago; launched fragrances in c1945
Imperial Vendome
Possibly the same company as '3 Vendome'. Launched Esprit de Paris, Flwurie and Jade in 1922, Narcisse in 1949
Impero
Launched Ciclamino
Impetuous
USA
Launched Impetuous Extraordinary Cologne
Importers Exchange Inc
USA
New York; flaconette, sampling tubes etc active in c1920's
Impression Products
USA
Chicago; launched Kisticv in 1939 and Grando in 1940
Impressions   Launched C’est Sophistique
Impulse
USA
Established by Silvana Casoli. Toiletries, launched fragrant body sprays (not recorded)
Incanto Perfume
Italy
Rome, launched fragrances
Incens, Maison du   Launched Musc Kalirii in 2014
Inconnu, Perfumeur
France; launched Regas in 1940
Index
Launched Fig Apricot in 2002
India House
Launched Patchouli
India Incense Co
USA
Established by Satish C Ghose in Chicago in c1930, launched Fragrant Night in 1932
India Tea Co
India
Also known as 'Indiola' launched French Lilac in c1900
Indian Divinity Perfume
Established by Daniel Jaquet in Paris in 1923, associated with Fontanis
Indian Lime   Launched eponymous fragrance in 2014
Indiana Manufacturing Co
USA
Evansville, In.; launched Black Gold in 1925 and Fayrin's in 1930
Indianapolis Drug Co
USA
IIndianapolis; launched Chrysanthemum Bouquet in 1892
Indies Inc.
P.R
(Porto Rico). Launched fragrances in c1950
Indiola
India
Also known as 'India Tea Co'; launched French Lilac in 1900
Industria Argentina
Argentina
Launched Habana in 1930
Indult
Parisian high-end niche line launched in 2007; each fragrance is presented in a limited initial production run of 999 bottles - C16, Isvaraya, Manakara, Tihota, Reve en Cuir and Habana
Ineke
USA
An independent perfumery established by Ineke Rühland, based in San Francisco; born in Canada, and studied perfumery at ISIPCA in France before working as an apprentice at Quest. launched debut fragrance in 2006
Ineke Perfumes   An independent perfumery established by Ineke Rühland, based in San Francisco; born in Canada, and studied perfumery at ISIPCA in France before working as an apprentice at Quest. launched debut fragrance in 2006
Inessance of Paris   French beauty queens elected under the title of Miss France have representative a fragrance: Beauté and Elégance in 2013 and Lily's Garden in 2014
Infa
Launched Top Model
Infern   Launched Paradisio
Infinitif
Launched Infinitif in 1994 and Eau d’Infinitif in 1996
Infragranti Parfumeur
Italy
Florentine niche perfume house established by nose Michele Marin  launched a new men's perfume called 179-001 [Informal Scent] in 2014
Infusion Organique   Launched Budda's Fig
Ingasetter
Launched Islay and Catriona
Ines de la Fressange   French model and fashion designer. An eponymous fragrance was launched in 1999; discontinued; second eponymous fragrance was launched in 2003.
Ingénue
USA
Launched No 1 and Ingénue in 1935
Ingles , El Corte   Launched L'Atouche in 1983
Inglot   Launched Bright Amber, Golden Wood, Green Fruit, Mandarin Crush and Purple Musk in 2014
Ingran & Co., Frederick F
USA
also refered to as Ingran & Co. Windsor, Detroit; launched Felicia and Frances Folsom in c1900
Ingrid
USA
Established by Henry G Schlevogt, launched fragrances; often had paper labels
Inis Fragrance of Ireland
Ireland
Launched a range of fragrances in c1998
Inès de la Fressange
Ireland
Launched fragrances in 1999
Inis Fragrances of Ireland
Ireland
Launched fragrances in c1998
Initiale, Parfumerie
Established by R Mettey and H Mitanchet, in Paris, France, launched Jonchée du Violettes
Innesfree Fragrances of Ireland
Ireland
mainly tourist fragrances
Innamorato , Giacinto
Italy
Launched Gi Vi Emme
Innoxa
Sub-titled 'Societe Anonyme des Laboratoire'; established in 1919 in Paris; mainly beauty products
Inspirations by Payard   Launched Bergamot Truffle , Lychee Mousse and Pistachio Ganache in 2009
Instant Amour
Launched beauty products and launched eponymous fragrance
Institut Tres Bien Lyon)   Lyon spa - closed in c1930
Institut Tres Bien   Small niche line established by Frederic Burtin. Debutt fragrance, Cologne a la Russe, was adapted from a formula used by a French spa, Institut Tres Bien, that operated in Lyon in the 1930s. Suspended operations in 2009
Institut de Beauté   Also refered to as La Insitute de Beauté. Established by Jean Bossard at 222 rue de Rivolli, Paris in 1923. now-a-days (2010) on the upper floor of the Place Vendome, Paris
In Style USA   Sex in the City TV soap - launched fragrances from 2005
Intelligent Skincare
USA
Launched Kahori in 1984
Institut Tres Bien   Launched fragrances
Interceramica
Greece
Made replicas of known France fragrances, solids in ceramic pots with French names
Intercosma West
Italy
Fragrance company, manufacturers and suppliers of fragrances, launched Red Mimmina in 1996
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