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Mauret, Georges Alternative spelling 'Maurat'; of Paris launched Gipsy and Souvenez-Vous in c1930
Maurice, Philip
USA
West Haven, Ct., New York; launched Actuelle and Blossom Time Spice in 1935
Mauricio y Cia
Associated with Crusellas y Cia of Havana, also with Fibah, launched Fibah, Frontiere and Jrenesi in 1944
Maurier du
USA
Alternatively Dumaurier. Launched Chypre, Gardenia, Highlights, Jasmin in c1935
Maurin, A
Launched Chypre in c1930
Mauritzio   Launched a 'Corsair'
Maurella Products Co
USA
New York. Launched Xandra in 1937. Affiliated to Lengyel
Mauvel Inc
USA
New York; successor to Maurice Levy
Mavericks Revue Bar
RSA
Cape Town Stripper Club launched Married Men Humor in 2012 consists of I was Working Late, My Car broke Down and We Were Out Sailing
Mavica of Estonia   Launched Ilona
Mavis
Part of Victor Vivaudou; launched Butterfly, Corulopsis, Japanese Honeysuckle and Mavis in c1921'
Mavive Venezia
Fragrance group; Monotheme, Pino Silvestre, Police, Pal Zileri, and Nautilus; part of Weruska & Joel. Launched Mavive Venezia
Maw-Vack Inc
USA
Launched 'U Perfume'
Max Factor   Refer to Factor, Max in volume F
Max Mara
Italy
Fashion house established by Achille Maramotti (d. 2005) in 1951. The first fragrance, Max Mara, launched in 2004.
Max, Fourrures
Parisian fashion furriers (c1900), in 1925 were under the proprietorship of Mme Andrée Leroy; launched Fleur d'Antan, Max Sport, Parfum Max
Maxandre Corp., Parfums
USA
Established by Dorthy Justes in East 28th St., New York, launched Maju in 1943
Maxibell
USA
Part of Kanebo established in 2001 to create fragrances for Costume National
Maxim's de Paris
The eponymous Paris night club; acquired by Pierre Cardin in 1985. Launched Maxim’s de Paris in 1984, Orphée in 1985, Maxim’s pour Homme in 1988, Miro in 1998,
Maxime Drug Co
USA
Chicago. Also refered to as or asssociated with Maisón Maxime
Maxime, Maisón   Launched Loiselle, Mon lojia, Sha-Lure, Spring Goddess, The Charm of Youth, Torment in c1920
Maxine Products Co
USA
Detroit, Michigan; launched Baby's Breath in 1927, Blue Heaven in 1928, Maxine Detroit in 1930
Maxwell's Apothecary
USA
A men's grooming range featuring products with 'old-world formulas'
Maxwell's
USA
Philadelphia; novelty items; launched fragrance in 1900
Maxy
Launched Wild Rose
May
An obsure French company affilated to Calber, c1927; used George Chevalier designs
May Department Stores Co
USA
Broadway, New York and Los Angels; launched Anita, Demi-Sec, Jolira and Oudinet in c1927
May, Alice
USA
Chicago; launched Arbutus, Honeysuckle and Lily of the Valley in c1923
May, Jerome F
USA
Asbury Park, New Jersey Launched Capture, Habanita, Muscade, Nobllesse, Oui ou Non, Sugar Blossom, Tambor, Voulouz Vous in c1940
May, Shirley   Paris, launched Ambitious, Blue Garden, Contact for Women - Episode and Contact for Women - Love Affair in 2004
Mayaudon
Bordeaux, France; Launched Daver, Gerbe de Mai, Risky and Roddy in c1953
Maybelline
USA
Beauty manufacturer mainly cosmetics. Launched Daydreams in 1982
Mayer, M.E.
Austria
Vienna; launched Mayami in 1944
Mayfair Perfumers
USA
New York, launched Baroque in c2001, Flair in 1991, Fleur in 1932, Lalique in 1944, Lavender in 2001, Pagan in c1995, Black Label
Mayflower
Launched Eau de Cologne
Maynard Inc
USA
Chicago; launched Beautiful Lady in 1933
Mayor Williams
USA
Owned by Aveda
Mayser
Launched Mayser Men and Mayser Women
May, Shirley   Paris, launched fragrances
Mazda
Japan
Motor manufacturer, launched Mazada 323 in c1998
Mazza, Valeria
Italy
Super model launched Lumière d'Or in 1990
Mazzolari
Italy
Milan-based perfumery chain establsihed in 1967 by Augusto Mazzolari. In 1993 introduced a house brand with three perfumes named after Mr. Mazzolari’s children (Carolina, Alessandro & Marina), recently repackaged and expanded the line. (Feb 2005)
McBrady & Co., J.E.
USA
Chicago; fragrances in c1920; sale line 'for people of color' or for Brown people'
McCandless Co., B.W.
USA
West Vernon Ave, Los Angelis. CA; launched Fay-Mus and Golden Girl in c1912
McCardell, Claire
USA
New York fashion designer of c1960, famous for 'plaid', launched White Sash
McCartney, Jesse
USA
Launched Wanted in 2008
McCartney, Stella
UK
Daughter of the Beatle Paul McCartney; fashion designer; after training in London joined Chloe; established her own fashion house in 2002. Owned by Yves Saint Laurent Beauté since c2002
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McClelland Barclay
USA
Jewellery designer, launched Torso in 1938
McClintoch, Jessica
USA
San Francisco, CA; originally established as Gunne Sax in 1969. Fashion designer known for her romantic dresses and bridal wear; launched debut fragrance of same name in 1987
McClinton Ltd
Ireland
Donaghmore; launched a fragrance in 1914
McCullough, Kinda   Launched Kinda's Kids in c2000
McCullough , Linda   Launched Showbiz in 2009
McConnon & Co
USA
Winona, Minnesota and Memphis, Tenn.; mail order; launched Alice Louise, Jan More and Yvonne in c1920
McCrae
USA
Launched a fragrance in c1900
McCreedy, Geo S
USA
Launched Baby Kiss in c1908
MCDI, Parfums   High-end niche line showcasing the work of well-known perfumers. The fragrances are presented in limited edition, numbered flacons featuring Limoges bisque stoppers.
McDonald Drug Co., R.H.
USA
New York; launched Odora in 1888
McElroy , Maria   Launched Cherry Bomb Killer - Rebel Angel and Cherry Bomb Killer - Truth or Dare in 2010, Geisha Blue, Geisha Pink, Aroma M
McElry, Maria
Creator of fragrance oils and allied products
McEvoy, Trish
Former makeup artist who started her own color cosmetics and skincare line in the late 1970s. The company is still privately held.
McEwen, Irving
USA
South 35th St, Omaha, Nebraska; launched Twilight in 1915, Cadet Club in 1926, Prehus in 1927
McFadden, Mary
A fashion designer; launched eponymous fragrance in 1979 and Alabaster and Gold in 1996 , McFadden
McGraw, Robin   Launched Georgia in 2014
McGraw, Tim
USA
Country and western singer - launched 'McGraw by Tim McGraw' in 2008, McGraw Silver, McGraw Southern Blend
McGregor
USA
Toiletry manufacturing company established in New York in 1921, launched Tally-Ho and McGregor
McKesson & Robbins
USA
New York; launched a range of fragrances in the early 1900's
McLean, Darius
USA
Detroit, Michigan; launched fragrances in the early 1900's
McLoughlin, Coleen
UK
Wife of English football star Wayne Rooney, in association with Fragrance and Beauty Ltd., launched her debut Fragrance ' Coleen' in 2007, Coleen X in 2008, Coleen Black in 2009, Coleen Summer in 2010. In 2011 launched 'Butterfly' under her married name
Mc Math, John N   Launched Bridal Night in 1930, Kiss Again in 1929, Wild Flowers of Old England in 1942
MCM Cosmetics
Gemany
Manufacturer of toiletries and beauty products
MCMC Fragrances
USA
Indie line established by Anne McClain, a graduate of the Grasse Institute of Perfumery. They debuted with Humanity, a 2010 fragrance created for a "perfume fountain" in a Brooklyn Park.
McNess
USA
Launched a fragrance
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