Kinsford, Thompson
USA
Alternative spelling 'Kingsford Thomson': of Oswego, New York; launched fragrances in 1880's
Kinski Foundation
EU
of the actor Klaus Kinski who died in 1991. 'Kinski' launched in 2011 under licence to the Kinski Foundation to mark the 20th anniversary of his death
Kint
Launched a fragrance
Kiotus
Launched a fragrance
Kirby's Products
USA
Union, SC; launched a fragrance in 1941
Kirk, Lisa
USA
Artist; launched 'Revolution' in association with Ulrich Lang
Kirk & Co., James
USA
A department store of Chicago, established in c1839; launched a range of fragrances in the late 1800's and early 1900's
Kirna Zabête
USA
New York - up market Soho boutique with two fragrances, Kirna and Zabete.
Kishmet
USA
Sold a fragrant charm at the 1876 Centennial
Kislav
An obscure French glove company; launched fragrances in the early 1950’s; a subsidiary of Gants Buscarlet or Gloves Buscarlet
Kismet
UK
Associated with Barraja
KISS   Rock group, launched signature fragrance in 2006
Kissproof Inc
USA
Chicago; launched fragrances
Kisten & Co, Oskar
Germany
Meuselbach, G D.R., famous for striped blown vials (1920's)
Kit Cosmetics
Australia
Launched 'Support Scent' to benefit Guide Dogs Australia in 2010
Kiton
Italy
Naples-based company best known for their hand tailored mens suits & apparel. In association with Palladio Fragrances; launched debut fragrance in 1998. Fragrances now launched in association with Estée Launder
Kitzinger Frères
Paris; launched a line of Art Déco atomizers in the 1920's and 1930's
KL
Sweden
Launched a fragrance in 1900
Klein Cosmetics, Calvin
USA
Established by Calvin Klein; born in 1942 in Bronx New York. Launched career in 1968 with Barry Schwartz; now an international company that designs, makes, manufactures and sells everything from haute couture to jeans, fragrances lingerie, spectacles and swimwear. Sold out to Unilever from 1990.
First perfume Calvin Klein launched in 1978. Now part of Coty Prestige
Klein Parfums of Paris, Anne
USA
Established by Anna Klien, wife of Calvin Klein, launched fragrances in association with Parlux.
Klein, Ben
USA
Chicago; launched a fragrance in 1923
Klein, Michel
USA
Launched fragrances in c2000
Kleiner Gebruder
Germany
(Kleiner Brothers) Berlin; launched a range of fragrances
Kleinkramer, Simon
Holland
Bergen-Op-Zoom, launched fragarnces, mainly store novelties in the 1940's
Klematys
France; launched a fragrance
Klimt Parfums, Gustav
Austria
Art Deco artist; launched a fragrance
Klink, Monica
Italy
Designer ; House of Venice; launched fragrances
Klinker Manufacturing Co
USA
Cleveland, Ohio; launched a range of fragrances in c1930
Klorane   Launched a fragrance in 2002
Klosterfau
Germany
Launched fragrances
Klotz, H&G
Paris; took over Pinaud in c1885; see under 'P'
Klum, Heidi Germany Model on 21st c, launched own fragrance
Klytia
Established by Victor François Merle at 26 place Vendome, Paris in 1895; launched a range of fragrances; associated with L'Institut de Beauté
Knapp, C.F.
USA
Philadelphia; launched a range of figural in c1876
Knaresborough Pharmacy
UK
Launched 'Ye Special Olde Englysh' in c1720
Knauf
Launched a fragrance
Knize et Cie
Austria
Viennese tailor/menswear company established in 1858. Debut and best known fragrance ' Knize Ten' launched in 1924. Associated with Bourjois (1996)
Knott, Wm. T
USA
New York launched a fragrance in 1931
Knox & Charlton
USA
Druggist's of Fall River, Mass; launched a fragrance
Knox Laboratories
USA
Established by Mabel Knox at 3904 Arsenal St, St Louis; launched a fragrance in 1930
Koch, Doctor
Launched a fragrance
Koehler & Co. Roman
Russia
Established in 1862; launched fragrances in c1890; nationalised after the Revolution of 1917; new name Semashko
Koenig & Co Inc., Harry D
USA
Fifth Ave, New York; launched a range of fragrances in the 1920's
Koeningsberger, Frank
USA
New York; launched a fragrance in 1940
Kofler
Italy
Established by Iginio Kofler in Padova in 1920; creased trading in c1960
Kohl, James Vaughan   Launched a fragrance
Koken
USA
Barber supply company of St Louis, Mo; launched a fragrance in 1922
Kolar Laboratories, G.S.
USA
Chicago; launched fragrances in c1930
Koleff
Bulgaria
Essential oil (rose) producers ; launched a fragrance in 1920
Koli
France;launched a fragrance
Koln, Kopa
Germany
Launched a fragrance
Koln, Patrizier Haus   (Patrician House Co) of West Germany; launched fragrances in the 1950's and 1960's
Kolynos Co
USA
New Haven, Ct.; launched a fragrance in 1926
Komar Cosmetics (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
China
Three fragrances, names unknown (2005)
Komen for the Cure, Susan G
USA
Breast cancer research organization, launched deburt fragrance 'Promise Me' in April 2011
Konckier
Germany
Designer
Kondazin
Paris; fashion designer, launched a fragrance in c1925
Konwalia
Launched a fragrance
Kookaï, Parfums
Japan
Fashion house; owned by Vivarte of Paris; launched a range fragrance under Parfums Kookaï Paris in 1993; franchised in UK, this closed in December 2005
Korb, Leroy H
USA
New Jersey; launched a fragrance in 1932