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Wilbert
USA
New York; launched Charmian in c1900
Wild, Lara
USA
Launched Lara Wild and Inavoue in 1997
Wildfox
USA
Vintage-inspired women's clothing brand launched debut eponymous fragrance in 2015 in association with Elizabeth Arden.
Wilette, A
Graphic artist associated with L-T Piver
Wilkinson Sword / Schick   Launched fragrances
Willats, Harold P
USA
Hollywood; launched Campus and Colonial Bouqet in 1940
William, H Hall
USA
New York. Associated with Hall & Ruckel. Launched Companion and Sozodont in 1890's
Williams & Williams
USA
Atlanta, Georgia; launched Paris Bouquet in 1930
Williams Co
USA
New York; launched fragrances in c1900
Williams Co., J.B.
USA
Glastonbury, Conn.; launched Aqua in 1926 and Cherry Blossom in 1942
Williams Hispañia
Spain
Holding company; fragrance manufacturers : launched Aqua Cologne Ice, Aqua Velva, Acqua Velva Après-Rasage, Acqua Velva Après-Rasage Lotion, Eau de Savane Verte, Ice Blue Aqua Velva, Lectric Shave Lotion
Williams, Davis, Brooks
Refer to Dabrook
Williams, John
USA
Launched Darkness in 2003 and Darkness Water Blue in 2005
Williams, Judith   Launched Lemoncello in c2010
Williams, Pharrell   Singer. Launched 'Girl' in collaboration with Comme des Garçons Parfums and named after her latest album (2014)
Williamson, Matthew
UK
Designer; launched his signature fragrance Incense (a much-loved limited edition) created by Lynn Harris in 2003 (now discontinued) Followed by Matthew Williamson in 2005. The Matthew Williamson Collection (Incense, Lotus, Jasmin Sambac & Warm Sand) and Matthew Williamson Sheer in 2007
Wil-Low of Boston
USA
Boston; trade name of Willis H Lowe Co., of Boston; launched fragrances in 1920's
Willis, Bruce
USA
Actor. Launched debut fragrance 'Bruce Willis Eau de Parfum' in 2010, Lovingly by Bruce Willis in 2012, Bruce Willis Personal Edition in 2014
Willy's
USA
Launched Violette
Wilma Co
USA
Established by A K Deutch in New York in 1925; launched Désir de Toi
Wilmen
USA
Launched Caballero
Wilshire
Launched Nascar
Wilson Chemical Co
USA
Established by George C Wilson in Tyrone, Pa.; launched Persian Garden in 1913
Wilson Creative Cosmetics, Fran
Launched Mood Essence in 1994
Wilson's California Perfume Co
USA
Santa Ana, California; launched American Bouquet, Aplle Blossom, California orange Blossom, Del Sur, Island, Nights Jasmin and Red Wood Bouquet in c1910
Winarick, Arthur
USA
New York; launched Fore, Jeris, Luzant, Omax, Sinora and Winarick's in c1925
Wind, Parfums
France, launched Wind and Wind for Men
Windsor House
USA
LoLos Angles; launched Castle Eire, Juliet, Knight Errant, Open Night, Opéra Night, Romeo in c1940
Windsor Products
USA
Chicago, Ill; launched Florolite in 1940
Windsor, Robert   Also refered to as Roberts of Windsor. Launched Derl, Diathus, Fern, French Almond, Gardenia, Gorse, Lavender, Otto of Jasmin, Otto of Rose
Windsor Soap Co Ltd, Roberts
UK
Launched fragrances
Winet Cie
USA
New York; launched Parfum Bonny in 1930
Wing's Perfumes
USA
Launched Wings, Wings for Men and Ihlang-Ihlang in c2000
Winkle
UK
A gift and toiletries company established in 2004 by illustrator Scott Wotherspoon and cosmetics expert Elisabeth Henrikse.
Winkelmann & Brown Drug Co
USA
Baltimore; launched fragrances in c1895
Winkle
UK
A gift and toiletries company established in 2004 by illustrator Scott Wotherspoon and cosmetics expert Elisabeth Henrikse. Launched Fig & Mace, Marshmallow , Muskmallow, Periwinkle and Scented Tea Leaf in 2004. Chestnut & Vetiver in 2007
Wippel , Elsie
USA
Launched Lady Love in 1930
Wister, Laurel
USA
Established by Laurel Howard of 670 North Normandie Ave, Los Angles; launched Black Orchid in 1929
Witcherie
USA
Launched Old Garden in 1925 and Op-Op in 1930
Witherspoon, Reece
USA
Actress, launched signature fragrance ' In Bloom' in November 2009 in association with Avon Cosmetics, Live Without Regrets in c2010, Laugh Often in 2011
Wittgenstein, M.C.
Designer - launched fragrance
Witzman, Olive Carmen
USA
Kansas City, MO; launched Lady Carmean in 1934
Wolf Drug Co
USA
Another trading name of Wolf-Wilson Drug Co
Wolf, Frank
USA
Brooklyn, New York; launched a fragrance in 1924
Wolf, Walter
Launched Racing Sport Cologne-Formula 1, Racing Sport Cologne-Formula 3
Wolfe, Elsie de
USA
An interior decorator of Fifth Ave, New York; launched Grand Opera, Meadown Brook and You Know in c1935
Wolff und Söhne, F
Germany
also refered to as Wolff & Söhne . Established in Karlsruhe, Germany in 1857; a toiletry, cosmetic and perfume company; affiliated with Wolff Frères Inc. of New York; also at Baden, Germany. Launched Ambra, Jasmin, Narcissus in c1920, Prestige Dry Herbs in 1960 and Prestige For Men - Cool Forest in 1972
Wolff Frères Inc
USA
New York; affiliate of F Wolff & Sohn; launched fragrances
Wolf-Wilson Drug Co
USA
Launched Spring Mail in 1916 and Swagger in 1936
Wolocko, Bronislawa
USA
Salem; launched Carib and Oil of Grass of Jamaica in 1952, Count-Down in 1963
Woman'Secret
USA
Launched a fragrance
Womens Wear   Launched Hot Pair
Wong, Sue
USA
California. Known for her period-style dresses, launched her debut perfume, Sue Wong Parfum in 2014, in association with Panouge.
Wood Brothers
USA
Established by Albert F Wood in Detroit, Michigan in c1890; launched a range of fragrances
Wood, Fay
USA
Launched a fragrance in 1940
Wood, H A
USA
Evansville; launched Martha Jean in 1931
Wood, Miro   Launched Sea Horse in c1959
Wood, Natalie
USA
Movie star, launched Eau de Natalie in 1994
Woodard, Viviane
USA
Panorama City, California; launched a range of fragrances in c1960
Woodbury, John H
USA
Cincinnati, Ohio; launched Gardenia and Zia in 1942
Woodies Ltd
UK
Thetford, Norfolk. Manufacturers of revitalising oils, fragrant woodcrafts. Launched Red Apple in c2000
Wood Organics, Jo   Organic skincare and beauty line established by model (and ex-wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood) Jo Wood in 2003. Launched Amka Organic Body Dew and Usiku Organic Body Dew with 99% organically grown ingredients in 2008
Woodruff, Maurice
USA
Launched Zodiac
Woods, Tiger
USA
Golfer, launched eponymous fragrance in 2001
Woods of Windsor
UK
Began as a pharmacy next to Windsor Castle, England in 1770; in 1970 Roger and Kathleen Knowles acquired the run-down pharmacy and whilst cleaning out the attic discovered a treasure trove of old recipe and prescription books dating back to the founding days; they re-launched the range of fragrances.
Bought in early 2007 by Lornamead, the investment vehicle of the Jantania family.
Woodward , Viviane
USA
Ca., launched fragrances in c1965
Woodwell, Frank A
USA
Druggist of State Street, Newburyport, Mass; launched Cadet Cologne in 1885
Woodworth & Sons Co., C.B.
USA
Established at Fifth Ave, New York in c1870; a perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry company; became a division of Bourjois after 1930
Woolworths
RSA
South African department store; launched fragrances; were associated with Marks & Spencer of UK. Launched Chanseur, Classique, Forest Fern, Le Bouquet, L'oriente, Renaissance and Rose
Wop
Launched The Move Eau Techno
Woper
Launched eponymous fragrance in c1998
Wormser, Julie
Launched Cheruit in 1925
World's Products Co   Launched La Francé
World of Beauty   Launched Ça Va and Promises
Worldwide Fragrances Inc
USA
Marketing; launched Michael Jackson for Men and Michael Jackson for Women in c2000
Worssam, G.S.
UK
Designer; major work 'the top hat' created in 1939
Worth, Parfums   Division of one of the leading Parisian fashion house, established by Charles Frederick Worth at 7 rue de la Paix, Paris with his Swedish partner Otto Bobergh - Worth et Bobergh; Worth as a draper born in Lincolnshire in 1826. He was the first couturier to use live models; his first model became his wife! Due to Franco-Prussian War business forced to close in 1870, but as a limited company reopened as Parfums Worth. Recognised today as the father of haute couture. Jean-Philippe son of founder established Les Parfums Worth in 1924. Died 1895. Maison Worth finally closed in 1956; Les Parfums Worth bought by Société Maurice Blanchet; sold in 1992 to David Reimer; became part of his International Classic Brands; acquired by Lentheric in 1999. The advertisement appeared in Paris in 1926 .
Worth, Parfums (new)
In 2003, the Worth Parfums was resurrected by Mounir Moufarrige, who relaunched Je Reviens in 2004 as Je Reviens Couture. He also established a couture lingerie line inspired by Worth, Courtworth. In 2012 company appears to have closed.
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