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d'Harcourt, Jacques			Launched Mademoiselle Malandrin and Malandrin Monsieur
d'Harwey, Aurélie			Launched Romain
d'Haussy, Parfums			Paris; launched Brise de Lilas and Mon Jardin in c1910
d'Hennery, Jean			Paris; launched fragrances
d'Henri		USA	New York; launched Syringa Ametista
d'Heraud, Parfums			Established by Delphin Heraud at 3 rue de la Sobliers, Courbevoie, Seine, Paris in April 1920; a perfume, cosmetic and toiletry company; worked in association with Gaillard and René Lalique et Cie. Launched Phalene in 1919
d'Herblay, Parfums			Paris; launched Si in 1950
d'Hotman de Villiers, Maxime			Paris, launched Lys d'Or in 1920 and Les Parfums du Lys d'Or in 1924
d'Hortys, Parfums			Perfumery and cosmetic house established by Max Heidelberg at 100 avenue du Roule, Neuilly, Seine in 1917; acquired in 1937 by Maurice Blanchet of Coryse Salomé. Launched Corysé Ylanga (1917), Le Bouquet, Rose de Mai, Violette (1919), d'Hortys in 1922
Dial, Armour			Launched Burley in 1967
Diamant Bleu			Established by F Bagot & Cie at 156 rue du Faubourg, Saint-Honoré, Paris in 1907; a perfumery and dental product business; changed hands over the year till eventually acquired by Cottan in 1937, launched Lavande du Mont Ventoux in 1920 and Nuit Etolée de Bagdad in 1927
Diamye			Paris; launched Parfum Diamyne in 1985
Dianor			Most likely Paris; launched Enfant de Bohème in 1920
Diaz, Carlos		USA	New York; launched Chanty, des Courtisanes, Koura and Marceau in c1930
di Bianca Profumo, Perle			Launched eponymous fragrance in 2009
di Byron, Gocce			( (Drops of Byron). Launched Guvano, Punta Mesco, Saladero, Tramonti, Volastra in 2009
di Camerino , Roberta		Italy	Fashion designer; Launched Senso (1972), L’Altro Uomo (1982), L’Uomo R (1993), Protagonista pour Femme and Homme (1995), Donna R, L’Uomo , Protagonista R (1997), Roberta di Camerino, Roberta di Camerino pour Homme (1998)
Diedre Products		USA	Forest Hill, New York; launched a fragrance in 1960
Diener, Jean-Jacques			Launched Jacqueline in 1998
Diesel		Italy	High-end Italian jeans and casual wear creator; launched fragrances, in 2006 signed licensing agreement with Prestige & Collections International department of L'Oréal's Luxury Products Division
Dietrichsen			Launched Rodelita in c1891
Diez , Saskia		Germany	Jewellry designer launched Gold and Silver, in collaboration with perfumer Geza Shoen in 2013.
di Firenze, i Profumi		Italy	Refer to i Profumi di Firenze under HI
Different Company, The			Refer to The Different Company under T
Dill Co Inc		USA	Norristown, PA; launched Dilnorpa in 1926 and Nancy Norris Perfume in c1930
Dilley, Martin & Jared		USA	Los Angeles; launched Mist O' the Moon in 1931
Dilruba		India	Launched Patchouli
DIM			Launched 'Dimoselle' in c2005
Dimensione Danza		Italy	Launched Ballet, Opéra and The Musical in 2014
Dimitri of Italy		Italy	Launched eponymous fragrance in 1978 and Pia in 1979
Dimitry			Launched Credo in 1933
di Modrone, Visconti		Italy	Refer to Visconti de Modrone under V
d'Imperfiction, Parfums		Germany	Established by Konstantin Mihov, a German psychology student, launched Alice in Wonderland, Eleven Minutes and O Alquimsta in 2007
Dina Cosmetics			Launched Et Alors and Et Alors for Men
Dinard, Montteil			Paris and New York; launched Jolly, Jou Jou, Plaisir d’Aimer and Place Pigalle in 1950
d’Interdits, Le Parfum			Launched Absolument Absinthe and Absolument Homme (2006), Absolument Femme (2011)
di Nola, Leon		USA	San Francisco. Launched Florida Water in 1870
Diny Inc		USA	New York; launched En Amour in 1927, Gratitude in 1928 and Une Note Gaie
Dion Cosmetics			France. Launched Chantel and Diamond Forever
Dion, Parfums Céline			Pop singer. Fragrances produced under license to Coty from 2003
di Or, René			Launched eponymous fragrance
Dior, Parfums Christian			Christian Dior was born in 1905 in Granville, Normandy, France; took over a Paris fashion house in Avenue Montaigne with Serge Heftler-Louiche on 16th December 1946; formed Parfums Christian Dior. died in 1957. His favourite flower was lily of the valley. In 1968 the company was acquired by LVMH
di Orio, Mona			Launched fragrances from c2006
di Pantelleria, Profumi		Italy	Launched 'Maestrale' in 2006
Diparco, Cosmetique			Bought the name from Hudnut in 1967; full name was 'Societe de Fabrication et de Distribution de Parfumerie et de Cosmetique Diparac'
Diparfahw			Launched Aurélie d'Harwey, Cara de Riachi, Coquette, Fayrouz, Miss Blues, Miss Fyor, Nefertiti, Romain
di Pavia, Certosa		Italy	Launched Ciclamino, Gelsomino, Gra Car, Muguetto in c1846
di Portofino , Piazetta		Italy	Launched Acqua da Toeletta and Profumo Donna
Diptyque			Established in 1961 by three friends, Desmond Knox-Leet an Englishman brought up in France; a fine painter, started producing scented candles then fragrances; Christiane Gautrot and Yves Coueslant, who received training from Ecole des Beaux Arts with connection is Vietnam; original plan was to design and market original cotton print fabrics, but scented candles, introduced in 1963 as something of a sideline, turned out to be more popular than the fabrics. boutique at 34 boulevard Saint-Germaine in Paris;Yves still runs the shop. Debut fragrance launc hed in 1968. Bought by London-based Manzanita Capital in 2005.
di Pantelleria , Profumi		Italy	Niche line from the Island of Pantelleria, debut fragrance 'Il Profumo di Pantelleria', launched in 1998
d'Isabey, Les Parfums			A perfumery and cosmetic house established by Maurice Loewe at 20 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1924 ; originally from Spain; financed by the Rothschild family as the Société Parisienne d’Essences Rares & de Parfums; named after the 19th centuary painter Louis Gabrriel Eugene Isabey. Acquired in 1941 by Marcel Guerlain.
d'Isabey, Les Parfums (new)			The license is now held by Panouge (2009) Company re-established and relaunched fragrances from 2009 - Fleur Nocturne (2009), L’Ambre de Carthage Pour Homme in 2011, La Perle de Gardénia, La Perle de la Route d’Emeraude, La Perle de Lys Noir and Lys Noir in 2014
Diseño, Perfumes y		Spain	Launched W Rose in 2005 and W Aqua Woman in 2006 and Monté Cristo Club
Disney Marketing		USA	Sales arm of Walt Disney Empire; launched fragrances in association with Air-Val International
Disset et Piver			Established in 1837; the original company of L-T Piver before established his own company; see under 'P' - launched Eau d’Teou
Distal , Sacha		Germany	Crooner turned fashion house; launched 'La Bella Vie' in 1985 (died 2004)
Divine Parfums			Established by Yvon Mouchel in Dinard, a Breton seaside town across the water from beautiful Saint-Maloin. Launched L’Homme de Cœur (2002), l’Âme Sœur, L’Homme Sage, L'Infante (2005), L'inspiratrice (2006), L’Été Aimé pour Femme and Homme (2008), Eau Divine (2012), Spirituelle (2014)
Diva			Launched Eau de Seduction in 1989
Divorcons de Paris			Associates of Walska Ganna; launched Evening in Bermuda in 1935
Dixon, Alesha		UK	English singer and television personality (she is currently a judge on Britain's Got Talent - 2014) launched her debut perfume, Alesha Rose Quartz, in March 2014
D'Izia			Launched a fragrance in 1917
d'Jarcy, Parfums			Paris; launched fragrances
Djemil Parfums			Paris; originally from Egypt; launched Jasmin d’Egypt in c1910
Djirkali, Paul		Australia	Established in 1994, inspired by the lack of Australian fine fragrance, launched Paul Djirkali for Men, Paul Djirkali for Women, Vertigo for Men and Vertigo for Women in 1994'
d'Lima, Lydia			Alternative spelling 'Elima' ; possibly named after the well-known flapper lady and artist of the 1920's, launched La Parfum de Lydia in c1920
D'Lish		USA	Launched Clean Ultimate
d'Mult, Mijam			Launched a fragrance in 1927; associated with Paul Poiret; pochoir for Rosine
Dobais, Jacques		USA	Launched Momentum and Say No in 1952
Dobblemann, Franciscu		Holland	Amsterdam, Netherlands; launched Casanova in 1931
Dobbs & Co		USA	New York; launched Bagatelle and Tabac in 1920
Docteur Cottan			Perfumes, cosmetics and toiletry shop established by Dr Cottan in 1832 at 40 rue de Châteaudon, Paris: in 1840 it was renamed as ‘La Parfumerie de la Societe Hygienque du Docteur Cottan, later moved to 55 rue de Rivoli: unusual luxurious presentations in the 1920’s
Docteur Faust			Launched Condottiere and Sur Deaux Notes in 1960
Dodd, Dr George		UK	Scottish perfumer launched Pheromol Factor in c2000 and Robie Burns Male
Dodge & Olcott Co		USA	Also known as D&O: established in 1798; importers of Fulton Street, New York, launched de Laire in 1927
Dodge, Lilian		USA	Pseudonym used by Harriet Hubbard Ayer in 1922; launched fragrances
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