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Milo Co., de   Refer to de Milo Co., in volume D
Molinelle
UK
Established by Stanley Frederick Coles, a perfumer, at 49 Roland Gardens, London in 1928; active throughout the 1930’s. Also known as De Kama Molinelle; used Czech glass, Hoffman butterfly mark, Launched Beau Geste, Beau Geste #7, Beau Geste #27, English Rose, Gardenia, lilac, Streamline, Venez-Voir
Molines, de   Refer to de Molines in voume D
Molton Brown
UK
Purveyor and manufacturer of distinguished toiletries, skin & bath care company established in 1971 by Caroline & Harvey Collis.
Bought by Japanese C&T giant Kao in July 2005 for £170m.
Molvizar, Ramon   Launched fragrances
Molyneux Paris   Fashion house established in Paris in 1919 by British designer Edward Henri Molyneux (1891 to 1974) of Irish ancestry, at 5 rue Royale, Paris; very famous in the 1920’s and 1930’s; he retired in1967, his nephew assumed control in 1990. , Now part of Sanofi Group.
Molyneux, Parfums
The fragrance division of Molyneux, established in c1925. The perfume license has changed hands several times; as of 2012 it was held by Parfums Berdoues
Molyneux, Parfums Quartz

Split from couture house in 1990 when his nephew assumed control; launched  Lord de Molyneux, I Love You, Initiath, Initiation, Le Chic, Lord, Modern Quartz, Modern Quartz Men, Quartz Modern pour Homme, Molyneux Quartz, Quartz Addiction, Quartz Je T’aime, Quartz pour Homme.

Momento
Italy
In association with Eurocosmesi - launched Venice in 2007
Moments (Mad)
USA
Launched fragrance of same name
Momiji   Dolls - expanded their label with the fragrance Momiji Eau de Toilette in 2013
Mona Perfume & Toilet Co., de   Refer to de Mona Perfume & Toilet Co.
Monaco
Launched Le Parfum de la Principauté in 1960
Monaco, Monsieur de   Launched eponymous fragrance
Monaco, Parfumerie Distillerie   Launched Iris Ville in c1900
Monardo
Herault, France; launched Blanc et Noir, Brise, Brise Royale, Crêpe Monarda, Écrivez-Moi, Étrange Soir, Mon Amour, Sheris in c1953; also referred to as 'Monarda'
Monasteri, Ai   Launched fragrances in c2005
Monceau
Paris; launched Discovery in 1941
Monclair, Parfums
Established by Leon Bellon at 152 boulevard de Saint-Cloud, Seine-et-Oise, France in 1945; also established Lerys Parfums. Launhed Secret de Bébé, Chypre, French Line Lavander, Grand Croix Selection, Premier Soir, Ruban Noir, Secret d'un Vieux Livre
Monde, Chantal du
Launched Sun Rise and Silver Shadow in 1984
Monde Elegant, Parfumerie du   Launched Rose Ines in 1910
Monde Nouveau   Also refered to as un Monde Nouveau . Launched signature fragrance in 1993
Mondi
A fashion house, launched Mondi and Mondi Pursence
Mondique, Frères
France; launched A - M -R - S - W in c1930
Monegal , Ramon
Spain
Perfumer. Niche line established in 2012 with 14 fragrances. He is descended from the founders of Spanish house Myrurgia (best known for Maja). Launched debut fragrance in Spain in 2009. World wide in 2012 with 14 fragrances.
Moneau, Parfums
USA
New York. Launched in Discovery in 1941, If in 1944 and Rare Moments in 1956
Moneplas, Parfumerie
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
Monet, Henri
Established by Wm S Hieber in Atlanta, Ga, in c1927; launched fragrances in 1930's and 40's, plant burnt down in c1950, ceased trading
Monett
Launched Monett aand Kahma in c1975
Monica, Christine   Launched Crazy Moments in 2006
Monico
Launched a fragrance
Monico, L.M. Parker
Canada
A division of Bourjois; launched Christmas in July in 1958
Monne, Parfums
Paris; affiliated to Ramsès, see Jacques Sibeoni. Launched Lotus Sacre, Rêve Sur le Nil and Tout l'Egypte in c1915
Mono, Madeleine   Launched Madeleine in 1978, Mad Moments in 1985, Madeleine de Madeleine in 1978
Monogram Soap Co
USA
Hollywood, Ca; launched Hi Mum in 1944
Monoikos
Launched Once for Her and Once for Him
Monopole de la Souveraine
Vallauris, France; launched Mimosa de Golfe-Jaun and Souveraine in c1935
Monoprix   French retailer own Groupe Galeries Lafayette and Casino. Launched Laurena
Monotheme
Italy
Venezia. Launched fragrances
Monrigard
France; launched Rose
Monroe Products , C
USA
Los Angels; launched Flamingo in 1932
Monroe, Marilyn
USA
Famous sex symbol and actress of the 1960's; launched eponymousa fragrance in c1965
Mons
USA
Los Angels; launched Night Song in 1952
Monsavon, Parfums
Refer to Parfums Monsavon
Monsieur
Launched 2000
MonSillage
Canada
Established in 2009 in Quebec by Isabelle Michaud, perfumer - former ISIPCA student - launched Vol 870 YUL-CDG in 2012
Monsoon
UK
London AIM-listed (LSE) based international fashion house established by Peter Simon, own Accessorize. Launched Monsoon, Monsoon by Monsoon, Monsoom Eau, Monsoon Elation and Shimó
Monsoon, Parfums
USA
Paris; launched fragrances
Mont, Michel du   Launched Caress, Chypre, Daring, du Mont, First Love, Œillet, Whisper in c1975
Mont Agel
Established by Francoise Rivera of the French Riveria; launched Muguet in c1950
Mont Blanc
Swiss
Established in 1906 in Germany, reknowned for generations as manufacturer of sophisticated, high-quality writing instruments.Lately the product range was expanded to include luxury accessories, luxury leather goods and belts, jewellery items, eyewear, watches, and most recently, fragrance (2001) Part of the Richemont Group and now based in Switzerland. Fragrances were produced under arrangements with Proctor & Gamble; in 2010 Montblanc signed a new agreement with Inter Parfums.
Mont Saint Michael Parfumeur   Paris. Launched Ambrée, Chypre, Fougère, Fugue, Jasmin, Martinale, Mille Fleurs, Œillet, Origan in c1940
Mont Source   Launched Elements 1, II and III
Mont St Michel   Launched Lavende in 1920
Montaiglon   Launched Chypre Courtois
Montaille, Aimé   France; Launched Aumo in 1912
Montale, Parfums Pierre
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.
Montana Parfums
Also refered to as Parfums Claude Montana. 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.
Montandon, Hubert de   Refer to de Montandon, Herbert in volume D
Montargis   Paris, France, launched Guéret in c1925
Monte Carlo   Launched Apsara in 1983 and Nelumbo in 1984
Monté Cristo
Cuba
Famous for their cigars; In association with Parfums y Diseño; launched eponymous fragrance in 2000
Monti, Giorgio   Launched Royal Select, Shiny Men and Shiny Women in c2000
Montiel
Germany
Germaine Montiel was acquired in 2006 by the German company Wilde Cosmetics GmbH. Name changed to Monteil (Paris) Launched Le Nouveau Parfum in 2012
Monteil, Germaine
Born in France in 1898; a celebrated French fashion designer and cosmetician who was born in 1898; salon at at 39 boulevard des Capucines, Paris.; moved to USA in the early 1930s. Established at 663 Fifth Ave, New York in 1936 with her husband, Guy Bjorkman, Germaine Monteil Cosmetiques Corp. as a sideline to her fashion business, offering skin treatments and creams. Her first perfume, Laughter (later renamed Rigolade), launched in 1941; the increasing success of her cosmetics led her to abandon her fashion design in the late 1940s and focus on perfume and cosmetics. Was acquired by BAT in 1969 and sold on to the Benckiser Group in the early 1990’s; was acquired in 2006 by the German company Wilde Cosmetics GmbH. Name changed to Monteil
Montenier Inc, Jules
USA
North State St, Chicago; launched Cascade de Fleurs in 1947
Monternier, Charles   Established in Montpellier, France in 1887; launched fragrances
Montesz, Madame Lola
Courtesan author (1818 to 1861) 'The Arts and Secrets of Beauty'
Montgomery Taylor
USA
New York based fragrance company, launched Ambra di Venezia, Monyette Paris, Paratus in c2003
Montgomery Ward & Co
USA
Chicago; launched fragrances in 1900
Monticelli Fragrances International.    Launched Aniba, Shivinda, Stella and Violette d’Amour in c1998
Montigny, Anne-France de   Launched eponymous fragrance
Mont Source   Launched Elements 1, II and III
Mont St Michel   Launched Lavende in 1920
Montaiglon   Launched Chypre Courtois
Mont-Saint-Michael Parfumers   Paris. Launched Ambrée, Chypre, Fougère, Fugue, Gamma, Jasmin, Martinale, Mille Fleurs, Œillet, Origan in c1940
Mont-St-Michel Parfumeur depius 1920   Launched Ambrée Authentique, Eau de Cologne Originale, Fraîcheur d'Enfance, Fraîcheur Intence, Naturelle Classique in c1920
Monyette Paris
USA
California-based independent perfume house of Tristan Brando, launched Paris, Monyette Paris and Coquette Tropique in c2005
Moonglo Products Co
USA
Launched eponymous fragrance in 1932
Morhange, Printemps de   Launched novelty fragrances - Doux Langage, Lilas and Vérité
Morny, de   Established in April 1909; the '‘de’ added to 'Morny' to convey a French image with the sub-heading 'Parfums-Products de France' at 201 Regent Street. Reformed in 1918 as Morny Frères Ltd. Launched Muguet in 1911 and Romance in 1915
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