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Parfac Parfums
Launched 'Oh La La' in 1994
Parfair
USA
Chicago;  launched fragrances in 1946
Parfise
46 rue de Paradis, Paris, perfumers and cosmetician, one section traded under the name 'Beaucaire'; also created products for other perfumers.
Affiliated to Grenoville after 1923 and acquired Charny Perfumes to handle exports. Associated with de Musset
Parfum Amourette
Germany
Launched Jasmin and Parfum Surfin Violette in c1900
Parfum by Alphonse
USA
Fifth Ave., New York; launched Bedlam and Whirpool in 1946
Parfum de le Ville de Paris
City of Paris department store. Refer to City of Paris
Parfum Joly
Paris; launched Je Pense à Toi and Sourire de Paris in 1960
Parfum Quintessence Saumon
Nice, France; Launched Cyclamen in 1920
Parfum Symphonie
Launched Wallflower in c1935
Parfum Tiki
Tahiti
Launched Papeete Tahiti, Tiaré Tafanu, Tiare Gardenia  in c1930
Parfume Doux
USA
Launched Printemp
Parfumerie d'Allys
Established by Jules Giraux in Rouen, France in c1916; launched À Paris, Gix, Secret Authentique d'Allys  in c1930's
Perfumaria Mimosa
Portugal
Launched fragrances
Parfumeria Papera
Launched Tentation in c1920
Parfumerie  Gentina
France, launched Féerie and Violettes in c1920
Parfumerie Alhambra
Spain
Launched Nardo
Parfumerie Argentine
Argentina
Known to have marketed a fragrance in the USA/Europe in c1920. Launched Chypre de Venise in c1920
Parfumerie Barden
Refer to Bardin in Volume B
Parfumerie Barnangen
Norway
Stockholm; launched a fragrance in 1910
Parfumerie Britannia
UK
London; launched Triple Extract in 1900
Parfumerie Chamayou
Lyon. Launched fragrances
Parfumerie E. Coudray, old   A small perfumery and cosmetic shop established by M. Maugenet & Dr Edmond Coudray (a chemist) at 348 rue saint-Honore, Paris in 1882, family business till Edouard Colmant acquired major interest in 1910. Company closed - date unknown
Parfumerie E. Coudray. new
Company re-launched in 1983
Profumeria Danae
Italy
Launched fragrances in the early 1900's
Parfumerie de la Societe Hygienque du Docteur Cottan
Refer to 'Cottan'
Parfumerie de L’Ètoile   Established by Rosalie Leforestier, perfumer, at 36 avenue de Wagram, Paris; changed name to 'La Gourde du Poete'.
Parfumerie des Reines du Tonga
Paris. Launched Reines du Tonga in c1900
Parfumerie Distillerie Monaco
Monte Carlo - operative in c1900
Parfumerie Dollup
USA
New York; launched Les Dolet in 1930
Parfumerie  Elida
Germany
 Leipzig . Name an anagram of the word Ideal.  Company  evolved from other business and was founded in the modern form in 1925.
Parfumerie Française
Paris, launched La Parfumerie Française  in 1932
Parfumerie Francette
1-3 rue Lafitte, Paris. Launched Roulette in 1910
Perfumerie Francis
Established by René Desseignes at 1 rue Pierre-Joigneaux, Asnieres, France; affiliated to Favolys et Rendes
Parfumerie Gallet
Early name for Roger & Gallet
Parfumerie Germandrée   The perfumery of Ch Boucher Fils; the postcard was kindly supplied by Michel Boucher, grandson fo the founder of Ch Boushe Fils; taken in 1913. Refer to B chapter 7 page 8 for details
Parfumerie Générale
Established by Pierre Guillaume, perfumer; began his career as a chemist working on the design of specialty products for cosmetics; launched a range of number fragrances; currently 7 fragrances (December 2005).  
Parfumerie Initiale
Established by R Mettey and H Mitanchet, in Paris, France, launched Jonchée du Violettes
Parfumerie La Couronne   Launched 'Brise d'Amour'
Parfumerie Martial
Launched Bouquet de Violettes
Parfumerie Moderne   Paris and Moscow, launched Eau de Cologne, Trèfle and Violettes de Nice no 810 in c1900
 Parfumerie Moneplas
Established by Louis-Constant Moneplas at 22 rue de la Paix, Vincennes, Seine in 1830; sub-titled 'Societe à Responsabilite Limitée'; bought by Steinfels Frères et Cie in 1890; purchased Luyna Parfums in 1918. Launched Cadeau de Paris in 1930, Parfum Malaceine in 1913, Selenite in 1838
 Parfumerie Ninon
Established by Dr Leconte at 31 rue du Quarte-Septembre, Paris in 1850; after the success of the ‘Ninon’ range in 1874, changed company name to Ninon; later still to Beauté Ninon de Lenclos; also sold cosmetics and toiletries . Launched Cœur Dispose, Credo d'Amour, Evé et les Fleurs, Ninon and TRoublante Enigme in c1927
Parfumerie Odette Inc.
USA
Rector St., New York. Launched eponymous fragrance in 1927
Parfumerie Paul F. A/B
Sweden
33 Femminggatan, Stockholm, launched Azymol in 1898
Parfumerie Pavane
USA
New York , launched Pavane in 1923
Parfumerie Persane
Launched Muguet 
Parfumerie Pilnacek
Poland
Krakow , launched Lanol in 1930  
Parfumerie Roussel et Bazin
Established by the Roussel's in 1852, launched Bazin in 1852 and Eau Gorlier
Parfumerie Royal
Italy
Launched Eau de Cologne Jean Marie Farina in 1920
Parfumerie Société la France
Nice; launched fragrances in c1925
Parfumerie Tiki
Tahiti; Launched Tiare Gardenia and Vanilla in c2010. Possibly the same as Parfum Tiki renamed after it's relaunch
Parfumerier Neige des Cevennes
12 rue Calmels, Paris. Launched Citroneige, Eua de Cologne, Midinette de Paris, Neige des Cevennes, Parisenne Jolie, Reine de Paris, Sous de Neiges in c1920's 
Parfumeries Distributors
Bermuda
Associated with 'Bermuda'
Parfumeries de l'Èsterel   Established by J Massier at Vallauris A.M. France in late 1800's: launched Violette in 1899
Parfumerie Vovan   Paris, also outlet in New York; launched Jasmin and Narcisse in c1920. Company closed (date unknown)
Parfumers Palette   Promote education in the art of perfume; launched Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose and Tropical Fruit
Parfumeur de Paris
Launched a fragrances
Parfumeurs Createurs   50% owned by L'Oréal. Own or hold licencee of Agnès B, Daniel Hechter, Gloria Vanderbilt, Harley-Davidson, Kookaï and Slava Zaitsev
Parfumeurs Protzmann Co   Promote education in the art of perfume; launched Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose and Tropical Fruit
Parfumologie
USA
Californian company dedicate an entire line of perfumes to the armed forces of the United States of America called The American Line in 2008
Parfums 06130   Niche fragrance line founded by Nicolas Chabert, raised in Grasse by a family of perfumers and designers. The company is named for Grasse’s postal code. Also refer to ' Zero Six Cent-Trente ; launched Cèdre and Yuzu Rouge in 2003 and Lys in 2996. Parfums '06130' in Volume W chapter 7 page 5 for further details
Parfums 137   Subtitled Jeux de Parfums (Perfume Games), Niche French line -established by Alexandre Bigle and Richard Ekert - launched signature fragrances in 2008
Parfums Ailleurs   Owned by Cofinluxe. Launched a range of fragrances in 2007
Parfums Astroloque
USA
New York launched Aquarius, Ariea, Cancer, Capricorn, Essence of Personalty, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittaius, Scorpio, Taurus and Virgo in c1927
Parfums Blanchard   Refer to Berdoues, Maison in Volume 'B' chapter 7 page 4 for details
Parfums Barou
USA
New York, launched Jeanine in 1941
Parfums Bleu Ltd
UK
Berkshire; launched 'Blue Stratos'
Parfums Boa   Fragrance division of the renowned 'young' Parisian fashion house Boa, launched Fleur de Boa in 1988
Parfums Carlsberg   Launched Idylle Tragique in c1920
Parfums Chérigan   Established by Ota Polacek at 120 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris in 1929, also had outlet in Havana, Cuba
Parfums Chevignon   Launched signature fragrance, Chevignon in 1992, Chevignon for Men (1992), Best of Chevignon (1996), 57 for Her (1999), 57 for Him (1999), 5CC (2001) ,30 cc (2001), 50 cc (2001), 100 cc (2001), Ché Parfum pour Homme (2002), Ché Parfum pour Elle (2004), Chevignon Forever Mine for Men (2009),Chevignon Forever Mine for Women (2009), Chevignon Heritage for men (2013), Chevignon Heritage for  women (2013) ; part of the Bogart Konckier 
Parfums Chloe   Fashion design house. Their first fragrance, Chloe, was introduced in 1975 while Karl Lagerfeld was the house designer.
Parfums Chopard   Established by Louis-Ulysse Chopard; born in Jura in 1836; one of the centres of Swiss watch making. In 1860 starts own business making luxury watches. In 1963 Paul-Andre Chopard sells company to the German jeweller and watchmaker Karl Scheufele, introduces jewellery under the Chopard name, followed by fragrances in 1991. Now part of Coty Prestige. 
Parfums Ciro   Established by La Société Gladstone et Cie, originally an English company started in 1869; at 20 rue de le Paix, Paris in 1923; named after famous nightclub, well known for its perfumes, toiletries and cosmetics
Parfums Clamy   Launched fragrances
Parfums Colette   France; specialised in mini replicas - Helios, Kismet and Les Marguerites all in c1998
Parfums Courréges   A division of the Fashion house Courréges; established by André Courréges in Paris in 1961; became involved with accessory design. Signature fragrance 'Empriente' launched in 1971, Courréges Parfums acquired by L’Oreal in 1994. Re-launched Empriente in 1992
Parfums Nicolas Danila   Paris based - fragrances are 100% without Allergens
Parfums d'Alys   Launched Chinois  and Elysées in c1920
Parfums d'Amboise   Established by Oliver d'Amboise, G Brunet and F Friry at 13 Place de la Nation, Paris; launched fragrances in the late 1920's and early '30's, including Mimosa in 1925
Parfums d'Arflor   Launched fragrances in c1920
Parfums d'Arly   Established by Victor Vivaudou, a perfumer at 15 rue Royale, Paris in 1914;  also in New York; producedperfumes, cosmetics and toiletries; both houses affiliated to Parfums Delettrez: launched La Boheme, lilas, Ninque, Violet, Jasmin Arly, Jasmin Rose, lilas Arly, Maiden France, Rose, Rose Arly
Parfums d'Artagnan   Launched Flamengo, Macondo, Scandalo and Tango
Parfums d'Artemon
USA
Established by John P Wilde at 475 Fifth Ave, New York; launched fragrances in c1945
Parfums d'Arys   Established by Dr. Lucien Graux at 3 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1916; a chemist and perfumer to the Royal House of Spain; also known as Arys
Parfums d'Aubigne   Paris. Launched Novelty – Extrait, Sceau d'Amour and Sceau d'Azur in c1940 and an unknown known fragrance presented in a flaçon by Cristalleries de Baccarat
Parfums d'Avray   Also refered to Avray. Versailles, France; launched Ambré, Andantino, Brise Media, Chinois, Chypre, Colonnade, En Revant, Marjolaine d'Avray, Muguet, Symphonie Amoureuse in c1950
Parfums DelRae
USA
Established in 2000 after several years of collaboration between DelRae Roth, a graphic designer located in San Francisco, and perfumer Michel Roudnitska, son of Edmond Roudnitska.
Parfums d'Empire   Established by perfumer Marc Antoine Corticchiato in 2003. Each fragrance is designed to represent historical empires - signature fragrance 2005
Parfums des Beaux Arts
USA
Launched a range of fragrances developed by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
Parfums d'Imperfiction
Germany
Established by Konstantin Mihov, a German psychology student
Parfums Eliane   Paris. Launched Melange de Elaine in 1927
Parfums Eloge   Launched eponymous fragrance in c2000
Parfums Forval   Established in 1922 by Leo Fink; launched Relief. Renamed Forvil; refer for details
Parfums Forvil   Refer to Forvil Parfums in Volume F
Parfums Frapin   Refer to Frapin, Parfums in Volume F
Parfums Galanos
USA
Established by James G. Galanos; an American fashion designer; launched Galanos, Galanos Blue, Galanos de Serene, Tangerine Eau de Cologne in 1979
Parfums François Gérard   58 rue de Miromesnel, Paris; launched Gala de Paris - Musc, Nuit de Gala and Ino Bunga Rampi in 1951
Parfums Corysé Guilhene   Paris; launched Les Parfums Guilhene and Or Imperial in 1920
Parfums International Ltd
USA
Manufacturers and distributors of fragrances; part of Elizabeth Arden; own Elizabeth Taylor Perfumes;sold to FFI, still retain Cerruti, Valentino, Lagerfeld and Chloe fragrances, launched Décadence
Parfums Jacques Fath   Refer to Fath, Parfums Jacques 
Parfums Jean d’Albret   An invented name; established by Guillaume, Michel and Hubert d'Ornano at 53 avenue George V, Paris in 1946; also launched a 'line' under the name 'Orlane', mostly powders - creased trading in c1962
Parfums Jean d’Albret - new   Company re-activated in c1995 - launched Messire pour Homme in 1996
Parfums Jamacia
Jamacia
Launched a range of fragrances
Parfumsjaunet
USA
A dime-store, novelty items - launched Jasmine and Narcissus in 1925
Parfums Kremlin   Launched 'Kremlin'
Parfums Lavarenne   Established in Paris in 1948, and became Panouge in 1984
Parfums Matrix   France, launched Matrix for Women
Parfums Maxandre Corp.
USA
Established by Dorthy Justes in East 28th St., New York, launched Maju in 1943  
Parfums MDCI   High-end niche line showcasing the work of well-known perfumers. The fragrances are presented in limited edition, numbered flacons featuring Limoges bisque stoppers. 
Parfums Merlet   Established by Maurice Merlet at 50 rue de Paradis, Paris in c1900; fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries
Parfums Martine Micallefy   Niche line established by Martine Micallef in Paris - perfumer-  launched fragrances in her own name in 1997
Parfums Michaud   A small Parisian perfume and toiletry establishment, launched Chardon d'Ecosse in 2015
Parfums Molinard   Also refered to as Maison Molinard. Molinard born in Grasse in 1820; opened perfume shop at 52 boulevard Victor Hugo, Grasse in 1849 and perfume distillery and workshop in 1889. Affiliated with Bernard et Honnorat; moved its headquarters to Paris. First perfume 'La Rose' was launched in 1860.
Parfums Molyneux   Established in 1927; part of the couture house Molyneux; established at 5 rue Royale, Paris in 1919 by English fashion designer Edward Henri Molyneux (1891 to 1974) of Irish ancestry; very famous in the 1920’s and 1930’s; he retired in1967, his nephew assumed control in 1990; company divided 
Parfums Quartz Molyneux   Split from couture house in 1990 when his nephew assumed control; now part of Sanofi Group. 
Parfums Monclair   Established by Leon Bellon at 152 boulevard de Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise, France in 1945; he also established Lerys Parfums.
Parfums Moneau
USA
New York. Launched If in 1944 and Rare Moments in 1956
Parfums Monne   Paris; affiliated to Ramsès, see Jacques Sibeoni. Launched Lotus Sacre, Rêve Sur le Nil  and Tout l'Egypte in c1915
Parfums Monsavon    Paris; launched fragrances
Parfums Monsoon
USA
Launched  toiletries; now part of the Coty (2000) Launched Monsoon, Monsoon by Monsoon, Monsoom Eau, Monsoon Elation and Shimó
Parfums Pierre Montale   26, Place Vendôme in Paris; perfumer with two lines: an oudh line based on the precious oudh (or agar) wood frequently used in Middle Eastern fragrances, and a regular perfume line. 
Parfums Montana
USA
Part of the fashion house of Montana; established by Claude Montana; fashion designer born in Paris on 29th June 1949, worked in London in 60’s, moved back to Paris 1972, worked for Mac Douglas, Complice and Ferrer y Santis, launches own collection in 1977; opens workshop on rue Pigalle; established own fashion house in 1979. Forms Montana Parfums in 1986 in associated with Charles of the Ritz and Prestige Fragrances; now part of the Revlon. 
Parfums Nejma   Niche line launched Nejma One - Aoud Vetiver Tabac, Nejma Two - Rose Poudrée and Nejma Five - Aoud Necter de Fleurs in 2007, Puro  and Puro Intence in 2010, Le Parfum d'Alice in 2015, Le Delicieux in 2016
Parfums Nissery   Established by Jules-Joanin-Anatole Muraour at 9-13 rue des Champs, Asnieres, Seine in 1921; affiliated to Mury Parfumerie.
Parfums P O Box   Launched P O Box Blue, P O Box Orange, P O Box Purple and P O Box Red
Parfums Paris Hollywood
USA
Launched Betty Boop in c2010
Parfums R
Launched 'Romanoff'
Parfums d’Armando Martinez
Established in 2007 by Armando Martinez, in association with J & E Atkinson Ltd launched Alviero Martini Donna and Alviero Martini Uomo in 2007, Geo Donna and Geo Uomo in 2004
Parfums Rémy Marquis   Paris; a cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery of the 1920’s; also produced for other establishments, company resuscitated in c1999
Parfums Romea d'Ameor   Launched Les Amours du Taj-Mahal, Les Espionnes du Tsar, Les Grandes Amours du Taj-Mahal, Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas, Les Impératrices Japonaises, Les Maîtresses de Louis XIV, Les Princesses de Venise, Les Souveraines d'Egypte in 2009
Parfums Salvador Dal
Spain
Born on 11th May 1904 in Figueiros, Catalonia, Spain; entered San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts in 1922; staged first one-man show in Barcelona in 1925. Left Spain for Paris in 1936 on the outbreak of civil war; left Paris for USA when Nazis invade in 1940; returns in 1948; died in Barcelona on 25th January 1989
Parfums Zero Six Cent-Trente (06130)   Established by Nicolas Chabert, raised in Grasse by a family of perfumers and designers. The company is named after the Grasse's postal code
Parfums Vion
USA
New York. Launched La Vionette in 1924
Pari Ti Corp
USA
Launched a fragrance in 1942
Parfux SA   Established by Daniel de Fasson in Paris; manufacturers and distributors of fine fragrances
Paris Bleu
French perfumery; launched a fragrance in 1995
Paris Decorators
USA
Importers of Czech products, bottles etc
Paris Exposition
The Paris Exposition usually refers to the famed 1925 'Exposition Internationale des Arts Dècoratifs et Industrials Moderne' dominated by such French craftsmen as Réne Lalique and Georges Chevalier of Cristalleries de Baccarat.
Paris House, Parfums
USA
New York; launched fragrances from 1941
Parisi , Orto   Launched Bergamask, Boccanera , Brutus, Stercus and Viride in 2014
Paris Laboratories
USA
St Louis, Missouri., launched fragrances in 1930; associated with Countess Maritza
Paris Perfume Co
USa
New York, Jersey City, London and Paris, fragrances launched in 1890's
Paris Toilet Co
Paris; launched a fragrance in 1923
Paris, Miss
Launched a fragrance
Paris-American
USA
Des Moines, Iowa
Parian Imports Ltd
Canada
Windsor, Ontario; French fragrances
Paristyle Novelty Co
USA
New York; launched a fragrance in 1929
Park & Tilford
USA
New York, a fragrance and toiletry company
Park Avenue Perfumer Associates
USA
Detroit, MI; launched a fragrance in 1951
Park Avenue Perfumes Co Inc
USA
At corner of Waldorf and 57th Streets, New York; launched Gardenia Corsage, 57th St., Pent House and Waldorf in c1933
Parkdale Perfumeur
USA
Hollywood, launched Smart Girl in 1936
Parker Perfumer
USA
Batavia, New York; launched Celestia, Royal Carnation, Royal Red Rose, Royal Violet in c1880
Parker, Sarah Jessica
USA
Star of Sex and the City, is expected to debut her signature fragrance in association with the Lancaster Group, a division of Coty, Inc. in late 2005
Parker, L.M.
Canada
Manufacturer of a fragrance for Parfums Bourjois . Launched Christmas in July in 1958
Parker-Bouldin Co
USA
Established by Pricilla Parker in St Paul, MN; launched fragrances
Parkinson, George R
UK
Fragrance manufacturer and group of companies, associate to Schiaparelli.
Parkison-Lecourt
USA
Katonah, New York; launched fragrances
Parlux Fragrances Inc
USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida; part of the Parlux manufacturer and international distributor of prestige fragrances
Parlux SA
Established by Daniel de Fasson in Paris; manufacturers and distributors of fine fragrances
Parnis, Millie
USA
Designer; launched Eau de Parfum
Parquet, Parfums Paul
Established by the perfumer Paul Parquet; creator of such fragrances as 'Le Parfums Ideal' and 'Cœur de Jeannette' for Houbigant
Parrish, Maxfield
USA
Artist (1870 to 1966), signature 'MP' advertisements for Kerkoff, Colgate etc
Parsons, Hugh   Launched fragrances
Pascal   Launched Jasmin
Pascal, Jean   Launched Jean Pascal, Quimbaya Femme, Quimbaya Homme in c2005
Pascal, René
France; launched Parvati
Pascale, Anne
Paris; launched a fragrance
Pascale, Jean   Launched eponymous fragrance
Pascall   Launched Hop 6010 in c1920
Pascanet, Alice
Launched a fragrance
Pasenda   Launched Chez Sporte in c2005
Pashana   Launched a fragrance
Paskin, Louis
USA
New York; launched fragrances in 1930's; associated with Pasquier-Constantin of New York
Pasquier et Cie
Paris; launched Fenaison, Fougere, Moquerie and Taimyr in c1940
Pasquier, Michel
USA
Son of founder of Pasquier et Cie; later moved to New York; Launched Belle Marie, Blue Mist, Broadway Melody, French Bouquet, Tobruk and Wall street in c1950
Pasquier, Pierre Q
USA
Ohio; launched Bouquet Merveille and Chypre Fleuri in 1925, Lilas Merveille and Muguet Merveille in 1930
Pasquier-Constantin Inc
USA
Established by Michel Pasquier and a Mr Constantin at 15 West 45th St., New York; launched fragrance in late 1920's in both company's name and own name; associated with Pasquier et Cie of Paris, launched Belle Marie, Galatea, Kilidermon Galatea and Mon Caprice
Pas Simple   Launched Dark Gardenia and Light Gardenia
Passy
Paris; launched a fragrance in 1935
Patangi, Parfums
also known as Patangi Perfumes. Established by Albert and Laloue Camilli in Grasse, France in c1880, launched Narcissus and Otto Violette and Otto Campacca
Patanwala, E S
India
Bombay; launched fragrances in 1977
Patanwalla
Paris and India, associated with Miky , launched Jasmin and Salim in c1920, Bhagwan in 1929
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