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Reiger, Wilhelm & Guillaume
Germany
Frankfort,; launched fragrances in c1860
Reiger, Parfum   Launched Remembrance
Reiger Perfumer   Launched Parfum 1937
Reilly, Frank C
Alternative spelling 'Franck Reilly'; associated with Hennessy, launched Two Hearts in Waltz Time in 1931
Reine Co
USA
San Francisco, California; launched French Queen in 1910
Reine, Jeanne
Established in Paris and New York, registered as Reine Inc
Reine des Abeilles   The renamed Parfums Violet
Reinhardt & McSweeney
USA
New York; launched Screen Star in 1938
Reiser Co Inc; Edward T
USA
77 South St Stamford, Con; launched Tulipe Noir
Reiss   Launched Black Oudh for Men and Grey Flower n 2013
Rejane
USA
New York; launched Canasta, Cascabel, Colibri, Fleurs, Flor de Habana and Flor de Insidra in c1945
Rejuvia
USA
New York; launched Crossfire in 1946, Bull's I in 1947
Rembert
Paris; Launched Aziade, Chypre Royal, Dianor, Jour d’Été and Rose Negresse in c1925
Rembrandt
USA
Philadelphia; launched Rose Negresse in 1945
Remiller Co
USA
New York and Paris; launched fragrances in the 1920's and 1930's
Réminiscence , Parfums
A Parisian fashion jewelry and accessory line of boutiques; launched 'golden oldie' fragrances in 2001
Remova Laboratories Inc
USA
Syracuse, New York; launched Lady Jane in 1925
REN
Launched REV Cologne 04 and Rosa Maya in c2000
Renaissance Cosmetics
USA
Own Houbigant; re-launched their fragrances
Renard Inc
USA
Kalamazoo, Michigan; launched Jeunesse Eternelle in 1927
Rénaud et Cie., Henri
Established by Henri Rénaud at 45 rue de Montmorency, Paris in 1814; a very successful company known for its attractive and moderately priced presentations, particularly active in c1875 to 1900
Renault
Car manufacturer. Launched Clio in c1980
Rendes
Established by René Desseignes; launched a fragrance; affiliated with Favolys; name derived from 'Ren' from first name, and 'des' from surname. Launched Ambré in c1925 and Ting Shang in 1924
René di Or
Launched a fragrance
René Perfumes
rue Royale, New Orleans; launched fragrances in c1940
René the Florentine
Also known as the 'Poisoner', as there was a great deal of mystique and black magic associated with perfumers at that time; born in Italy in late 16th century; perfumer to Catherine de Medici- the beginning of French perfume
René, Pierre   Launched Jacqui in 1980 and Evé in 1981
Renée
Australia
A niche brand
Renée, Maisón
USA
Hollywood; launched a collection of black glass mini's in c1940 - Aline, Cherie, Malou, Sylvie and Willette
Renée, Parfums
USA
New York; launched Carnation in 1915; associated with Flore-Reale
Renel
USA
Mount Vernon, New York; launched fragrances in the 1940's
Rennes le Chateau
Launched Essenza Astrale
Renneville   Launched Rester Jester
Reno, Jean
French actor, launched Loves You in 2004 and Prima Donna
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Renoir
Established at 20 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1939; launched fragrances; affiliated with Piguet, used bottles by Raucour; disturbed in USA by Mauvel Ltd of New York
Rentner, Maurice
USA
New York, a designer, launched Eight Thirty, Memento, So Chic, Twenty-One in c1950
Repetto   Dance shoe and leather goods company launched Repetto Le Parfum, their debut fragrance, in July 2013, in association with Inter Parfums.
Replay
Italy
Jeans company. Launched 'Replay' in 1996. Acquired by P&G Prestige Beaute in Juy 2007
Reporter
USA
Launched Reporter for Men
Restrepe
French perfumers, launched Crime and L;Amour in 1988
Restrepo, Frederick
French designer, e.g. the bottle for 'Eau Belle d’Azzaro' in 1996
Resy's
Italy
Launched Acqua di Rupe in 1950
Retsie   Launched Amaze, Brite & Nite: Brite, Brite & Nite: Nite and Mingle in 2007
Reuter
USA
Established by Lanman & Kemp-Barclay & Co in New York in c1945; launched Agua de Florida in 1929, Hasta Manana, 1808 and Restless in 1945
Reuter Co Ltd., R J
UK
Slough, launched 4711 Eau de Cologne
Reve   Launched Untamed in c2000
Revelations Perfumes and Cosmetics
USA
Philadelphia based fragrance manufacturer, launched Truth
Revenge
USA
ABC television series, launched Double Infinity, the show's debut fragrance in 2013 under licensing arrangements with Lux Beauty Group.
Review Parfume
Canada
Fragrances presented in porcelain figurals, launched Canadian Beauty in 1930
Révillon, Parfums
Part of Frères Révillon, established by Louis-Victor Révillon, son of a Count turned commoner on purchase of furrier's shop at 42 rue de la Boetie, Paris in 1839. Established fragrance division; bought Caron on the death of M. Daltroff in 1940, and acquired Millot in 1963. Parfums Révillon is now part of IFF. Signature fragrance 'Carnet du Bal' launched in 1935.
Revlon
USA
Established in 1930 by Charles and Joseph Revson and friend Charles Lachman (a chemist) to market nail enamel. In naming the company Charles Revson replaced the ‘S’ in his surname with an ‘L’ in honour of his leading chemist; it is now the largest retail cosmetic company in the world.
In 1985 Ronald Perelman an American billionaire, bought Revlon Inc.
It also owns such companies as Halston, Almay, Boss and Charles of the Ritz.
Signature fragrance 'Intimate' launched in 1955.
The model Cindy Crawford was the ‘face’ of Revlon in the 1990’s.
Bought Elizabeth Arden for $870m in June 2016
Revson Inc, Charles
USA
Established by Charles Revson of Revlon, in New York, cosmetics and fragrances, launched Reverse in 1973, Cerissa in 1974
Rex Flor Laboratoire
53-55 boulevard Montfleury, Cannes, France; launched Fiesta in 1953
Rexall
USA
A drug company, subsidiary of McKesson & Robbins, launched Especially Notable, Flower Drum, Rain Goddess and Shari in c1960
Rexona
EU
Launched 'Essentials for Men' in 1994 - part of Unilver Group
Rex Perfume Co
USA
Launched Hollywood
Rexo Remedy Co
USA
Iowa launched Rezo in 1902
Rey, Annie
Launched La Rose de Monaco and Parnago for Men
Reyane
Launched Rebellion and Reyane
Reyes , Agustin   Launched Royal Violets
Reyes y Garcia , Augustin
Cuba
Havana, launched Superiore Eau de Cologne in 1929, Nuit de Samedi in 1933.
Reynolds Perfumerie
Paris and London. Launched Tamar in c1930
Reynolds, Lena E
USA
Lincoln, Nebraska; launched La Vrayne and Shangri-La in 1942
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