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Lenne, G.
Paris; launched Caresse d'Amour and Very Well in c1920
Lennon, Cynthia
USA
Launched Woman
Lenore Perfume
USA
Brooklyn, New York; launched La Ronele in 1927
Lenotre
Paris; launched Aussi in c1930
Lenthéric, Parfums
Established by Guillaume Lenthéric who had began his career as a hairdresser, established a salon at Saint-Honoré in Paris, 1875; expanded into millinery accessories, cosmetics and important beauty-hairdressing and perfumes,originally he only made up fragrances for some of his most valued customers but when Lentheric's perfumes began to draw even more attention than his lofty coifs, Parfums Lentheric was created (established the perfume-cosmetics company La Parfumerie des Orchidees in 1875)
Branches were opened in Deauville, Monte Carlo, Nice, Baden-Baden, and London.In 1910, Parfums Lentheric was acquired by Velsch & Holtz.
In 1965 the company was acquired by the British American Tobacco group. In 1985 it was sold to Smith Kline Beecham pharmaceuticals who merged with Yardley in 1993; the name was licensed to International Brands in 1994.
In 1998 Lenthéric Ltd was re-established as an independent perfume company , see below
Lenthéric Ltd   Established in 1988 as an independent perfume company under the Fine Fragrances & Cosmetic umbrella. See above
Lenthéric/Picot   Trading name of the bought over Parfums Lenthéric, date unknown
Lenthéric/ Yardley   Trade name of merged companies in 1993 when under Smith Kline Beecham control
Lenzhei
Russia
Launched Eau de Cologne
Leon et Cie
Established by Leon Cohn in c1900 in Paris, parent company of below
Leon, Les Parfums
Established by Leon Cohn at 48 rue de Richelieu, Paris in 1904. Launched Héliotrope , Jasmin, Kiky of the Valley, Lucky Scent, Violette, White Lilac and White Rose
Leon & Co., Hirsh   Launched Evangeline in 1930
Léonard, Parfums
Fashion house established by Jacques Léonard in 1943 at 92 Champs-Élysées, Paris in 1969; famous for their print designs; fragrances launched in 1983
Lepape, Georges
French artist
Lepit Profumi
Italy
Alternatively L.E.P.I.T. Profumi of Bologna; launched fragrances in c1920
Lepore, Amanda   Also known as the "#1 transsexual in the world", launched fragrances from 2008
Lepore, Nanette
USA
Fashion designer; launched a fragrance 'Nanette Lapore' in 2004, Shanghai Butterfly in 2006, Love Birds in 2006, Nanette by Nanette Lepore in 2009
Lerey
Cuba
Havana; launched Perfidie in 1940
Lerina
Grasse; essential oils; launched Eau de Cologne Russe
L'Eritas
Paris. Launched Foin Coupe and Le Clairac
Leroux, A
Paris; perfumery and cosmetics founded in 1862. No known fragrances
Lerox, Parfums Thierry   Launched Stunning
Lerys
Established by Leon Bellon at 9 boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Paris in 1921; cosmetics and fragrances
Les Beaux Arts   In association with Barry Shiraishi, launched Love Story
Les Bains de Marias   Parisian day spa featuring a large Hammam, or Turkish bath. Launched range of alcohol free layering fragrances
Les Cocottes de Paris   Established by Anaïs Beguine of Jardins D’Écrivains. Debuted with three fragrances: La Castiglione, Melle Cléo and La Belle Otero in 2015
Les Copains
Launched fragrances
Lescot   Launched Héliotrope and Parma Violettes in c1900
Les Eaux de Bach   Launched Vivacité(s) and Présence(s) de Bach in 2006
Les Fleurs de Deborah
Italy
Launched Jasmin, Tubéreuse and Violette in c1930
Les Floralies
Launched Instinct in 1993
Les Fontaines Parfumées
Grasse; originally Pelissier-Aragon, re-named in 1924 (Emile-André Pelissie)Les Fontaines Parfumees de Grasse by Les Parfumees de Grasse (of Grasse; originally Pelissier-Aragon, re-named in 1924 (Emile-André Pelissie)),
Les Gallaries Lafayette   Launched fragrances
Les Gens du Sud   (The People from the South) Jewelry and perfumes, launched Chic-Chic, Clémarine, Magic Ethic and Mystica 48 all in 2007
Les Grands Parfums de France
Established by Joseph Charrier in Grasse, in 1925; later moved to Paris
Leslie   Launched Figaro in 1916
Leslie, Daniel   Launched Classic in 1930
Les Liquides Imaginaires   Established by French designer Philippe di Méo . Launched Eaux Sanguines, a trio of wine-inspired fragrances: Dom Rosa, Bloody Wood and Bello Rabelo, in November 2013
Les Maîtres Parfumers   Launched their Parfum Collection in 1982
les Minimoys, Arthur et   Launched Elivier de Selenia in 2006
Lesmre   Launched Cyclamen Rouge in 1920
Les Natures Eau Jeune   Fragrances targeted at the 'young market'
Les Néréides   Launched fragrances
Les NEZ: Parfums d'Auteurs
Swiss
(The Noses: Authors' Perfumes), established in 2006 by René Schifferle, a businessman and fragrance collector from Switzerland with a demanding sense of the creative possibilities offered by today's perfumery, who decided one day that the vaccuum he perceived to exist needed to be filled with certain perfumes of the future that were, he felt, simply "lacking" from the market -launched L'Antimatière in 2007 and The Unicorn Spell in 2006
Les Parfume Pivard   Launched Eau de Cologne Supérieure Ambrée
Les Parfums à Traver le Mode
Launched Femme in 1945 in memory of the recently deceased Paul Poiret
Les Parfums Carletti
Launched Eau de Cologne a'l'Origan in c1930
Les Parfums d’Agnes 
A perfumery formed by Marcel Guerlain in c1935
Les Parfums d'Aguil
Launched Carnaval de Fleurs and Reve de Noel, presented in music boxes in c1950
Les Parfums d'Argelys
Paris; launched Amante, Amour Sans Fin, Eau de Cologne d'Argelys in c1925
Les Parfums d'Arguilla
Associated with Jean Florian, launched Amante (1920), Amour Sans Fin (1930), Eau de Cologne d'Argelys (1920), Rêve de Noël (1927), Carnaval de Fleurs (1930)
Les Parfums de Cécile,
Established by Marjolaine d’Heraud in Paris in c1930, launched Marjolaine
Les Parfums de la Tour Eiffel
Refer to de la Tour Eiffel, Les Parfums in Volume D
Les Parfums de Paris
Launched a fragrance
Les Parfums de Paul   aka D P Paul & Co., refer
Les Parfums de Rosine   Refer to 'de Rosine, Les Parfums' for details
Les Parfums des Courtisanes   Paris and outlet in New York; possibly launched Salammbo but did launch Tonnerre and Yamg-Yin in 1961
Les Parfums du Lido   Refer to ' du Lido, Les Parfums' in Volume D chapter 6 page 3 for details
Les Parfums Française
also refered to as Les Parfums Francaise d'Anjou. Launched Chypre, d'Anjou, Rêve d'Amour in 1920 andLe Gui de Noël and Pour La Danse in 1937
Les Parfums Historiques   Launched fragrances from c2000, George Sand in c2005
Les Parfums Nabeulia   Launched Bouquet Tunisien in 1914
Les Parfums Rolsen   79 rue de la Boetie, Paris. Launched fragrances - names unknown
Les Parfums Theulier   4 rue de Berneux, Montrouge, Seine, Paris; launched Kerria, Le Bon Œillet, Myrrh, Vieille Ambrée Eau d'Cologne in c1920
Les Petites Femmes de Paris
Launched Princess and Princess Amarilla
Les Secret de Maistre Alexys de Piedmontois
By Girolamo Ruscelli, earliest French book on Perfumes, published in 1555
Les Sens des Fleurs   Launched A Double Sens, E'Sens and Ideel des Sens
Les Senteurs
UK
71 Elizabeth Street, London: family owned perfume shop, founded in 1984, that specialise in artisanal perfumes
Les Vases Parfums
Also refered to as 'Les Parfums Vases'. Established by Raibaut of Florina Products in Paris in 1923 - associated with Neos-Nice
Lescinskis, de Léonid
Launched fragrances
Lescot   Launched Heliotrope and Parma Violettes in c1900
Lesourd Parfums
Also known as Lesourd-Pivert . Launched Fleur de Paris, Muguet and Violets de France in c1890
Lesourd-Pivert
Paris; perfumery, cosmetics and toiletries established in 1876
Lesquendieu, Parfumerie J
Toiletries, cosmetics and fragrances; established by Bossard-Lemaire at 5 rue de la Tacherie, Paris in 1861; acquired by Joseph Lesquendieu in 1903 changed company name; associated with Tussy; established an American division in 1904 on 45 West 45th Street in New York City.
Joseph Lesquendieu died in 1962.
Company continued production till early 1970.
Lesquendieu, Parfumerie J   In 2015, the revival of the company was initiated by one of the founder’s grandsons who grew up in this family of perfumers .
Re-launched Bonne Fortune, Feu de Bengale, Glorilis, Lesquendieu and Lilice
Lessegue
Launched Près du Bois
Les Sens des Fleurs   (lit.The Meanings of Flowers), a French eco-certified bio cosmetics brand established by Stella Mordocco-Menendez, launched a collection of perfumes based on the principles and ingredients developed by Dr. Edward Bach in 2009
Les Sens de Marrakech
Morocco
Established in Marrakech in 2010 - work in collaboration with perfumers from Grasse but specify their scents are made in the Moroccan city.
Letellier, Marquise   Launched Journey and Sparkle! In c2000
Leurent, Robert
Launched Dernier À Tout and Tendre Accord in 1944
Levantine
Launched a fragrance
Lever Brothers
UK
Warrington, household products, toiletries, etc; launched fragrances; acquired J & E Atkinson in 1930. Co founders of Unilver
Levin, Jo   Former fashion director at GQ, launched debut fragrance OdeJo in 2016
Levine, Adam
USA
Of pop band Maroon 5 launched Adam Levine for Men and Women in 2013
Levy, Maurice
USA
Established in 1898 in New York, first introduced metal containers for cosmetics; importer for Oriza L LeGrand and Payan; invented the lipstick in 1915.
Launched Honoré Payan in 1854 and Phénomenal in 1845
Lewis, George B
USA
Oxford, New York; launched Lomerita in 1925
Lewis, George T
USA
Chicago, Illinois; launched Primrose in 1888
Lewis, Leona
UK
Pop star, launched signature fragrance - Leona Lewis - in 2009 in association with LR of Germany
Lewis, Ricca   In association with Groupe Berdoues, launched Rica Mania in 2006
Ley, Margaretha
Germany
See 'Escada'
Leygonie, Roger   Launched Incidence in c1930
Lezad, René
Paris; launched a range of fragrances in 2002.
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