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Moonshine
USA
Launched eponymous signature fragrance in 2012
Moorea
Hawaii
Launched My Island
Moor, Lova   France; launched fragrances
Moore, Colleen
Ireland
Irish silent film star if the 1920's, launched eponymous fragrance in association with Owl Drug Co., in 1928
Moore, Demi
USA
Actress and model, launched Wanted in 2009, More by Demi in 2012
Moore, Grace
USA
Opera singer (1898 to 1947) Graceland named after her
Moore, John Hudson
USA
New York; launched Jubilant, Sportwoman, Submission, Tall Story and Sportman in c1945
Moore, Lloyd W
USA
Miami, Florida; launched Sweet Tobacco Blossom
MOP - Modern Organic Products
USA
Established by American Crew.- launched hair care products using only organic ingredients. Launched mop - fragrance # 1 in 1999.
MOR Cosmetics
USA
Launched Flower of Narcissus, Fruits of Cornucopia, Garden of Hespera, Marshmallow and Snow Gardenis in c2000 .
Morabito, Parfums Pascal
Established by Jean Pascal Morabito in Paris in c1921; specialized in high-class leather goods and jewellery, later formed perfume subsidiary
Moran, Jan
Launched Fabulous in 1996, followed by Ascent, Entrepreneur, Jan Stuart II, Narcissus, Tulip
Moran, Karl   Launched Street Games in 1997
Morana Inc
USA
East 27th St, New York and Chicago; launched Parfum Concentre in 1919
Morandière, Parfums Marc de la   Refer to de la Morandière, Parfums Marc in volume D
Mordaunt
USA
Hoboken, New Jersey; launched La Grace in c1920 and Midnight Rose in 1927
Moreau et Fils, F
Lyon and Paris; Launched Alpina, Cyclamen Ambrée, Nizza Violtta, Parfum Doris, Rêve de Mai and Violette in c1900
Morel, Adele   Launched Paradíse Garden in 1939
Moreni, Popy
Launched signature fragrance in 1996: Le Cirque de Poppy Moreni, P M, Pootle Pink, Popy, Popy Moreni, Popy Moreni Cirque, Popy Moreni de Fête
Moreschi, Philip
USA
Waterbury, Conn; launched Genius in 1930
Moret Parfumeur
USA
77th St, N.E. Washington, DC; launched Mille Amours in 1928
Morett et Cie
Paris; launched Empress Josephine in 1922
Morgan, Parfums
Perfume line of clothing label Morgan, established in 1967 as a “cheap chic” line for teens. Fragrances launched in 2003
Morgenstern & Co
USA
New York; launched Îlede in 1925
Mori
Paris; launched America in 1929, Folle in 1931, Fontanis in c1930, Jasmin in c1908, Les Fleurs in 1917, Romance in1931
Mori, Hamae
Japan
Japanese fashion designer, name means ‘flower of the forest’, launched fragrance in association with Shiseido Cosmetici, in 1970, soon discontinued. Her signature fragrance for which she is known today was launched in 1995. The official name of the fragrance was Hanae Mori; it is now known as Butterfly. Different coloured butterflies decorate the packaging of each concentration (Eau de Toilette is pink, Eau de Parfum is blue, Parfum is red).
Moriel Parfums, Ayala
USA
Originally established in 2001 as Quinta Essentia (refer to Volume 'Q' for details). A line of all-natural perfumes established by perfumer Ayala Sender has over 70 ready-made perfumes available, and a custom perfume service is available on request.(2008)
Morin
USA
New York; launched Gardenia, Lavender, Orchid and Violet in c1930
Morillas, Alberto   Perfumer launched Luxuria in 2003
Morlet
Paris; related to Marcel B Foy, launched Chypre, Gardenia, Jasmin, Nuit a'Amour and Pour l'Amour, Sweet Pea in c1920
Morna, Louis
7 rue Grange Ratelirea, Paris; LaunchedAnge Blond, Cur de Russie, Fleuri de Chair and Nuit de Prince in the 1920's and 30's
Morny Frères Ltd.
UK
Morny Frères Ltd used after 1918. Also refered to as de Morny Frères after 1920 for the French market. Established in 1905 by Chemist-Perfumer Sidney F Goss at 110 New Bond Street, London. Named after a horse called Mornington ridden by Victorian jockey Tom Cannon. The shop was decorated and fitted out in an English refinement of French style by S Maw & Sons. In June 1906 the company moved to one-story premises at 201 Regent Street and traded as Morny’s Pharmacy Stores: perfumes often named after music titles and themes: placed in liquidation in July 1908: S F Goss had creased to be involved with company by then due to ill health: he died on the 26th of March 1911.
A new trading company was formed in April 1909 under the name 'de Morny', the ‘de’ added to convey French image with the sub-heading 'Parfums-Products de France' at 201 Regent Street. Reformed in 1918 as Morny Frères Ltd., were very successful in France.
1965 acquired by Lenthéric a subsidiary of British-American Cosmetic Division, part of BAT. In 1967 BAT bought Yardley & Co and Lenthéric and Morny products integrated with Yardley’s.
Morny and Lenthéric were re-launched in 2001 under new proprietors.
Morny’s Pharmacy Stores
UK
Established in 1906 when they moved to Regent Street, London
Morris   Launched Batik, M de Morris, Morris Men's Cologne, Morriselle, Occhi Verdi, Blue-Back, Luna, 10 La Perla
Morris Fragrances, Neil
USA
Boston-based indie perfume house specializing in custom fragrance services. In Spring 2008 launched 'The Vault Collection' comprising of 50+ fragrances made available online. .
Morris Profumi (Investindustrial)
Italy
Manufacturers and distributors of fragrances: Genny, Madame Approché, Maria Amalia
Morris, Robert Lee
Launched Verdigris in 1988
Morrison's Brand of Perfumery
USA
Chicago, a subsidiary of Burks Medicine Co., launched Cuban Daisy, Egyptian Lotus, French Clover, Harvest Blossoms, Violet and White Rose in c1908
Mortier
Launched Verdigris in 1988
Morton Manufacturing Co
USA
Lynchburg, Va, bought 'Voice of Flowers' fragrance from Blair after 1930
Mosbacher, Georgette
USA
Designer and socialite; launched One Perfect Rose in 1990
Moschino
Italy
Franco Moschino born in Abbiategrasso, Milan in 1950, a designer, founds own company Moonshadow in 1983, launched signature perfume in 1987, dies on 18th September 1994, of a heart attack brought on by Aids, company continues under Rossella Jardini.
Moscovici, Avram
Associated with Marques de Elorza
Mosley, Mamie L
USA
Philadelphia; launched a fragrance in 1951
Moss Parfums, Kate
UK
Super model, gained notoriety when photographed snort coke; signed a deal with the UK's Topshop (owned by the Arcadia Group) to design a line of clothing and a signature fragrance debuted in 2007 in association with Coty Beauty.
Moss, Randy
USA
Launched 'Grabman' in 2006
Mother S
USA
Artist, aka Sacré Nobi; did a series of olfactory installation in conjuction with various perfumers at Cleveland State Univeristy Art Galley in 2003 - launched S 7 - Avaritia (Avarice) , S 7 - Gula (Gluttony), S 7 - Invidia (Envy), S 7 - Ira (Anger), S 7 - Luxuria (Luxury) and S 7 - Superbia
Mota , Bethany
USA
'Social media goddess' launched Bethany Mota Eau de Parfum, her debut eponymous fragrance in 2014
Mottet, C
Perfumery in Grasse; launched Eau de Fleurs d’Oranger in 1780, bought by Eugene Fuchs in 1782; change name to Parfumerie Fragonard
Mouilleron
Established at 2 quai Billancourt, Seine, Paris in 1819; acquired in 1935 by Cottan Parfumerie. Launched Datura, Flodorys, Joli Matin, Le Lys de Mon Jardin, Le Trèfle d'Irlande, Mon Beguin, Rosemary, Royalis Flor, Secret de Femme
Moulie, Eugene
USA
Jacksonville, Flo., launched Maiden's Dream in 1880, Ponce de Leon in 1914, Mission Memories in 1915
Moulin Cosmetics, Yves
Launched Gardenia
Moulin Rouge
Famous Parisian night club; launched signature eponymous fragrance in 1920 and Viville in 1923 or 1913?
Moulinette Soeurs   Retro yet updated fashion label, launched Adelie and Arabelle, named after the two sisters dressmakers behind the label , exclusively for the store Anthropologie in 2009
Mount Romance Australia Established in Denmark, a southern coastal area of eastern Australia, by husband and wife team, Steve and Karen Birkbeck in c2004.
Launched Dreamtime DesertCalm, Dreamtime Desert Scent, Larrikin for Men, Ophir, Sandalwood and Santalia. Mt Romance was purchased by TFS (the world’s largest Indian Sandalwood plantation company) in August 2008
Mouny
Pantin, France; launched eponymous fragrance in 1953
Mouranchon, Frères
Launched Le Choron and Lavande Alps
Mouson & Co., J.G.
Germany
Established in Germany in 1798; launched fragrances
Mouson Frühlingsboten
Germany
Launched Veilchen
Moussia   Grasse. Launched Eau de Cologne on 1925
Movada Fragrances
USA
Part of Movada Inc.; famous for their watches
Moyá, Carlos   Athlete ; launched fragrance of same name in association with du Roy in 1999 and Carlos Moyá Héspérides in 2003
Mozart   Launched Waltz Dream in 1910
Mozart, Parfums
Launched Amadeus and Mozart c1990
Mr Blackwell   Launched eponymous fragrance in 1964
Mr de Provence
Launched eponymous fragrance
Mr Gill   Launched San Paquita in 1867
Mr John   Launched Celebrity
Mr Robért Parfumeur   Established by Robert Denels in Fifth Ave New York in 1922; beauty salon, launched fragrances
Mugler Parfums , Thierry
Designer; part of Groupe Clarins; launched fragrances
Muguet   Launched Muguet and Muguet Sauvage in c1928
Mühlethaler, Th
Swiss
Nyon; essential oil manufacturer in c1900's, launched Rose Amorphe in 1927
Mülhens & Kropff (Parfums)
Germany
Cologne, perfumers and cosmetic and toiletry manufacturers; established in 1792 by Wilhelm Mülhens who received formula for Johann Maria Farina's Aqua Mirabilis later known as edc No 4711, name derived from business address, still a family business. Court case in 1930 over the rights to the use of '4711';
Mülhens Inc., Ferd
Germany
It was a disagreement over the of '4711' that resulted in the 1930 court case
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