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Karina, Parfums Princess Ella   Associated with L-T Piver in c1920's
Karimova, Gulnora   Launched Mystérieuse for Women and Victorious in 2012
Karl & Co Parfumerien (KG)
Germany
Nurnberg. Launched Saphira in 1925
Karma, de   Hollywood, Ca., Launched Breath of Heaven, d'Esprit de Hollywood, Rêve de Soir and Wild Orchid in 1932
Karoff Creations
USA
Also refered to as Karoff Ltd. Established by Robert B Karoff at 347 Fifth Ave New York in 1940; launched fragrances, many dime-store novelties, also owned Milart
Karp, Joseph Henry
USA
New York; launched Noble Heart in 1921
Karpman, Alexande
USA
New York; launched Kiku in 1930
Karssen , Zoe
Dutch
Fashion label launched their debut fragrance, Unicorn Tears,in late 2015. The fragrance is named for the brand's popular "Unicorn Tears" message tees and other clothing items
Karton, Harry
USA
Philadelphia; launched Rapsy in 1923
Kashuk, Sonia
USA
Make-up artist. Launched fragrances in 2006
Kasma   Launched Larnes de Nuit in 1940
Kate & Ashley, Mary
USA
Launched a fragrance
Kathryn of Chicago
USA
Launched fragrances in c1942. Used Dennison labels
Katona, Kerry
UK
Celebrity who shot to fame as a singer in the original line-up of Atomic Kitten. Launched Outrageous in 2008
Katorza, Mouna   Established by Rahmouna Katorza, a luxury lingerie house, at Place Beauvau, Paris in 1922; launched fragrances under the Les Parfums de Ma Moune label in 1926.
Kat Von D
USA
Tattoo and makeup artist ; launched her debut fragrances, Sinner and Saint in 2009
Katz & Besthoff
USA
New Orleans; launched a range of fragrances
Katz, Reynald
USA
Launched signature eponymous fragrance in 1998
Kaufman-Straus
USA
Louisville, KY; launched Estelle in 1905
KaDeWe Group
Germany
In collaboration with Frau Tonis Parfum, launched 030 Berlin – Edition KaDeWe , 040 Hamburg – Edition Alsterhaus and 089 München – Edition Oberpollinger  in 2015
Kay, Mary
USA
No relation of Mary Kay Cosmetics
Kay Cosmetics, Mary
USA
Direct sales of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance; established by Mary Kay Ash (1963 to 2001) in Stemmons Freeway, Dallas Texas; on her death her son Richard Rogers took over the business
Kaya Inc
USA
New York; launched a fragrance in c1900
Kaya Tokio   Launched Narcisse in c1920
Kaye, Harry
USA
New York; launched Ambre Noir and Diable Bleu in 1923 and Nikylla in 1924, also distributor for J A Marceau
Kazanluk
Bulgaria
Refer to glossary
Kazbeck Co Inc
USA
103 Greene St, Jersey City; launched eponymous fragrance in 1923
Keating, Ronan
Ireland
Singer - launched Believe and Hope in 2006
Kecofa
Holland
A small Dutch maker of cut-price perfumes which marketed the fragrance called 'Female Treasure'. Won notoriety when sued by Lancôme for intellectual property rights as it had a remarkably similarity to 'Trésor'; Kecofa lost the case.
Launched Female Treasure
Kell Ltd, Josephine
UK
London; launched Californian Poppy
Kelly & Jones   Debuted in 2012 with five fragrances in the Notes of Wine Collection - #1 - #2 - #3 - #4 - #5
Kennedy, Augustine J
USA
Brooklyn, NY; launched Mamzelle and Sparkle in 1926
Kennedy & Co., Gemmel   Launched Chit-Pan-New Bouquet in 1925
Kensie   Launched eponymous fragrance in 2016
Kensington Inc
USA
Launched Pascale in 1981 and Cameron in 1982
Kent Cosmetics   Launched Apple Blossom in 1948
Kent, Benjamin
USA
Paterson, NJ; launched Silk City in 1888
Kent, Elizabeth
USA
New York; launched Truly Yours in 1944
Kenzo Parfums   Kenzo Takada born in 1942 in Himeji Japan, moved to Paris in 1965, sold first designs to Louis Féraud. Opened own fashion shop in 1970, launched signature fragrance in 1988. Purchased by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy in the early 1990s; Takada retired in 1999.
Keoningsberger, Frank   Launched Approach in 1940
de Keradec, Jean   Launched L'Empire des Sens
Kerkoff   Established by M Darthiailh at 4 place de l’Opera, Paris in 1908; a furrier, launched fragrances
Kerleo, Jean   Parfumer, eg created ' Sublime' for Jean Patou in 1992
Kermit the Frog
USA
Launched a fragrance in 1995
Kern, Otto
Germany
Designer, launched fragrances in association with Mäurer & Wirtz
Kerosene   Michigan-based indie fragrance brand. Launched 'R'oud Elements' in 2011
Kersauson, Olivier de   Launched Latitude in 1992 and Latitude Sport in 1997
Kerson, Parfums   Launched Clair de Lune, Clair Woman, Delfas, Oubil, Oubil Transparent, Pure Malvina and Pure Malvina Or
Kesling, Parfums   Launched fragrances, e.g. 'Be Bop'
Key West Aloe
USA
Launched fragrances
Keyler Jno. C. Co
USA
Cincinnati; launched Alpine Blossoms, Alppine Flowers and Cupid’s Charm in c1910
Keystone Laboratories
USA
Memphis Tn, launched Darboux in 1928
Keystone Company
USA
Launched Carnation in c1910
Keystone Perfume Co
USA
Philadelphia; launched fragrances, products sub-titled ' for women of color', launched Narcissus and Lily of the Valley in c1900
Khakani's
Egypt
'Khakani's Mystical Egyptian Perfumes; a range of non-alcohol fragrances
Khouri   Launched Vieille Russie in 1936
Kibio   Beauty brand launched eponymous edp in 2008
Kiddy Perfume
USA
A dime-store, children's novelty fragrances launched Peggy Rose and Peggy Violet in 1920
Kiefer Stewart Co
USA
Indianapolis, associated with Maricatte et Cie
Kiehl or Kiel's
USA
New York 'cult' pharmacy; established in New York in 1851, company closed: reformed c1963: bought in 2009 by L’Oreal , now a world renown cosmetic house; Launched fragrances
Kielhauser of Paris, H
Germany
Most likely originally from German; launched Wild Violets in 1900
Kiely, Orla
Ireland
Designer launched her eponymous debut perfume in August 2010 and Rosie in 2012
Ki-Ki   France, possibly of Paris; launched Chypre de Ki-Ki in c1925
Kiko Milan
Italy
Launched Haute Flower in 2014
Killer Loop
USA
Sunglass manufacturers; In association with Benetton Cosmetics launched Killer Loop for Men and Killer Loop for Women in 2002
Kimball Co; The
USA
Rochester, NY; launched fragrance in c1900
Kimble Glass Co
USA
Vineland, New Jersey (1930's & 40's)
Kim, Xan   Launched a fragrance in 1999
King & Co., James
USA
New York; launched fragrances in c1900
King of Shaves
USA
Launched Kinexium EDT in 1999. Crowned Company of the Year 2008
King Manufacturing Co
USA
This is the same company as James King & Co
King Novelty Co
USA
Also known as Valmor of Chicago; products often sub-titled 'people of color'
King, Elizabeth
USA
New York; launched Dream of Roses, Fairies' Bouquet, Heart of Violets, Lure-of-Clover and Soul Heliotrope in c1915
King, Emmett M
USA
New York, distributor, may have been for Kathryn but association unclear. Launched Ballanciaga and Forever Amber in 1945
King, Mary
USA
Launched Gardenia in c1940
Kingfisher Publishing
USA
Launched Signature
Kingham Bros
USA
Barth Ave, Indianapolis; launched Kingham's Super Perfume in c1945
Kinghill Laboratories
USA
New York, launched Career and Gazette in 1941, Design in 1944 and Posh in 1945
Kingman & CO., F
USA
Established by Fong Kingman in Sacramento, Ca in the early 1900's, launched Narcissus de Oriente in 1926
King's Men
USA
New York; launched eponymous fragrance
King’s Palace Perfumery
USA
An indie perfumery established by Marlen Harrison - used to write for Now Smell This and currently runs The Perfume Critic. Debuted with 12 perfume oils in 2014
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