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Kinsford, Thompson
USA
Alternative spelling 'Kinsford Thomson': of Oswego, New York; launched Oriental in 1886 and Regina Bouquet in 1887
Kinski Foundation
EU
of the actor Klaus Kinski who died in 1991. 'Kinski' launched in 2011 under licence to the Kinski Foundation to mark the 20th anniversary of his death
Kint
USA
Launched Eau de Murano
Kiotus
USA
Launched Cueille le Jour
Kirby's Products
USA
Union, SC; launched Happy Heart in 1941
Kirchhoff , Meadham   Launched Tralala in association with Penhaligon's, UK, in 2014
Kirghizie , Erik de   Launched Râ in c1930
Kirk, Lisa
USA
Artist; launched 'Revolution' in association with Ulrich Lang
Kirk & Co., James
USA
A department store of Chicago, established in c1839; launched fragrances in the late 1800's and early 1900's
Kirna Zabête
USA
New York - up market Soho boutique with two fragrances, Kirna and Zabete.
Kishmet
USA
Launched Amulette Odoriferante de Perse a solid fragrant charm at the 1876
Kislav of Paris   An obscure French glove company; launched fragrances in the early 1950’s; a subsidiary of Gants Buscarlet or Gloves Buscarlet - 6 ½ in 1930 and Kislav in c1954
Kismet
UK
Associated with Barraja, launched Jasmin del Plata in c1920
KISS   Rock group, launched signature fragrance Kiss in 2006
Kissproof Inc
USA
Clybourn Ave, Chicago; launched Kissproof and Kissproof Treasure Chest in 1930
Kisten & Co, Oskar
Germany
Meuselbach, G D.R., famous for striped blown vials (1920's)
Kristensen , Isabella   Launched Dreams in c2008
Kit Cosmetics
Australia
Launched 'Support Scent' to benefit Guide Dogs Australia in 2010
Kiton
Italy
Naples-based company best known for their hand tailored mens suits & apparel. In association with Palladio Fragrances; launched debut fragrance in 1998. Fragrances now launched in association with Estée Launder
Kitzinger Frères   Paris; launched a line of Art Déco atomizers in the 1920's and 1930's
KL
Sweden
Launched Réseda in 1900
Klein Cosmetics, Calvin
USA
Established by Calvin Klein; born in 1942 in Bronx New York. Launched career in 1968 with Barry Schwartz; now an international company that designs, makes, manufactures and sells everything from haute couture to jeans, fragrances lingerie, spectacles and swimwear. Sold out to Unilever from 1990.
First perfume Calvin Klein launched in 1978. Now part of Coty Prestige
Klein Parfums of Paris, Anne
USA
Established by Anna Klein, wife of Calvin Klein, launched fragrances in association with Parlux - Anne Klien, Anne Klien 11 and Blazer in c1984
Klein, Ben
USA
Chicago; launched Me in 1923
Klein, Michel
USA
Launched fragrances in c2000
Kleiner Gebruder
Germany
(Kleiner Brothers) Berlin; launched fragrances
Kielhauser, H   Launched Wild Violet in 1900
Kleinkramer, Simon
Holland
Of Bergen-Op-Zoom; launched fragrances, mainly store novelties in the 1940's, Elise and Turelle
Klematys   France; launched Amryet
Klimt Parfums, Gustav
Austria
Art Deco artist; launched Kaiser Franz Josef in c1999, Sissi in 2003 and Vienne 1901
Klink, Monica
Italy
Designer ; House of Venice; launched fragrances
Klinker Manufacturing Co
USA
Buckeye Road, Cleveland, Ohio; Launched Ardyn, La Bonita, Peggy Page, Vanitas and Vivian in c1930
Klorane   Launched Cible in 2002
Klosterfau
Germany
Launched Klosterfrau Kolnisch Wasser Doppelt and Klosterfrau Original Kolnisch Wasser Doppelt
Klotz, H&G   Paris; took over Pinaud in c1885; see under 'P'
Klum, Heidi Germany Model on 21st c, launched own fragrance
Klytia   Established by Victor François Merle at 26 place Vendome, Paris in 1895; associated with L'Institut de Beauté , launched Jardin de Ma Mai in c1885
Kman   Launched Anton
Knapp, C.F.
USA
Philadelphia; launched Geranium and Myosotis in c1876, figurals of a bird and a boar (no names)
Knaresborough Pharmacy
UK
Launched 'Ye Special Olde Englysh' in c1720
Knauf   Launched Soviet
Knize et Cie
Austria
Viennese tailor/menswear company established in 1858. Debut and best known fragrance ' Knize Ten' launched in 1924. Associated with Bourjois (1996)
Knott, Wm. T
USA
New York launched Beau-Knot in 1931
Knox & Charlton
USA
Druggist's of Fall River, Mass; launched Jockey Club
Knox Laboratories
USA
Established by Mabel Knox at 3904 Arsenal St, St Louis; launched La Favorita in 1930
Koch, Doctor   Launched a fragrance
Koehler & Co. Roman
Russia
Established in 1862; launched Fandango and Œillet in c1890; nationalised after the Revolution of 1917; renamed Semashko, N.A. Pharmaceutical
Koenig & Co Inc., Harry D
USA
Fifth Ave, New York; launched fragrances in the 1920's
Koeningsberger, Frank
USA
New York; launched a fragrance in 1940
Kofler
Italy
Established by Iginio Kofler in Padova in 1920; creased trading in c1960
Kohl, James Vaughan   Launched Scent of Eros
Kolb, Eric de   A designer; see Gourielli; launched a fragrance in 1949
Koken
USA
Barber supply company of St Louis, Mo; launched Sheba in 1922
Kolar Laboratories, G.S.
USA
Chicago; launched fragrances in c1936 Seely, Chicago; launched Delna, Mad Cap and Meldoris in c1930
Koleff
Bulgaria
Essential oil (rose) producers of Bulgaria; launched Rose Oil in 1920
Koli   France; launched Gardenia in c1920
Koln, Kopa
Germany
Launched Takufu
Koln, Patrizier Haus   (Patrician House Co) of West Germany; launched fragrances in the 1950's and 1960's
Kolynos Co
USA
New Haven, Ct.; launched Nalgiri in 1926
Komar Cosmetics (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
China
Three fragrances, names unknown (2005)
Komen for the Cure, Susan G
USA
Breast cancer research organization, launched debut fragrance 'Promise Me' in April 2011
Konckier
Germany
Designer
Kondazin   Paris; fashion designer, launched Fibi in c1925
Konwalia   Launched eponymous fragrance
Kookaï, Parfums   Japanese fashion house; owned by Vivarte of Paris; launched Kookaï, Kookaï Oui-Non, L’Eau de Kookaï and Oui-Non Extrait under Parfums Kookaï, Paris in 1993; franchised in UK, this closed in December 2005
Korb, Leroy H
USA
Newark, New Jersey; launched Barbara Lee in 1932
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