This page lists perfume houses with names starting with the letter C. Perfume houses are alphabetized by first name, so that “Calvin Klein” is listed under C.
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This page was last updated on 14 November 2009.
Cacharel
Fashion design house established by Jean Bousquet in 1962. The perfume line is now a division of L’Oreal.
The brand’s first perfume, Anais Anais, launched in 1978, and “pioneered the concept of a designer fragrance at an affordable price” (Perfume Legends by Michael Edwards, p. 185). Subsequent fragrance releases include Lou Lou (1987), Eden (1994), Noa (1998), Gloria (2002), Amor Amor (2003), Noa Fleur (2004) and Promesse (2005).
Recent releases include Amor Pour Homme (2006), Noa Perle (2006), Liberte (2007), Amor Amor Sunshine & Amor Pour Homme Sunshine (2007), Anais Anais Flower Edition (2007), Promesse Eau Fraiche (2007), Amor Amor Tentation (2008), Amor Amor Sunrise (2009), Noa Dream (2009), Scarlett (2009).
Where to buy: at major department stores or at the online fragrance discounters.
Website: Cacharel
Calvin Klein
Fashion design house established by American designer Calvin Klein in the late 1960s. Klein became a household name in the 1970s and 1980s following his hugely popular jeans and underwear lines, and their controversial advertising campaigns.
His first big success in fragrance was 1985’s Obsession, which was followed by Eternity (1989) and Escape (1991), among others. His unisex fragrance CK One (1994), was another big hit and was followed by CK Be (1996).
Recent releases include Obsession Night for women & Obsession Night for men (2005), Euphoria (2005) and Euphoria Blossom (2006), Eternity Summer 2006 (2006), CK One Electric (2006), Euphoria for men (2006), Eternity Summer 2007 (2007), CK One Summer (2007), Calvin Klein CKIN2U (2007), Calvin Klein Man (2007), Euphoria Crystalline Collection (2007), Euphoria Men Intense (2008), Eternity Summer 2008 (2008), CK One Summer 2008 (2008), CK IN2U POP (2008), Secret Obsession (2008), CK One Summer 2009, CK One & CK Be “We are one” (2009), Euphoria Spring Temptation, Eternity Summer 2009 (2009), CK IN2U Heat (2009), CK Free (2009).
Calvin Klein’s fragrance license is held by Coty.
Where to buy: at major department stores or at the online discounters.
Calypso
Chain of resort-wear boutiques owned by Christiane Celle. Celle opened her first store on St. Barthelemy island in 1992; the company now has 20 stores, including a boutique in Paris. The fragrance line was introduced in 1995, and there are currently 10+ scents available. See reviews of Tangerine (formerly Homme), Chevrefeuille and Gardenia.
Recent releases include Figue (2006).
Where to buy: online at beautyhabit, luckyscent, and parfum1 in the US; first-in-fragrance in Germany.
Website: Calypso
Calypso St Barth
Line established by Liliane Jossua. Makers of Jala St Barth and cult favorite Lea St Barth. Lea is also available in a concentrated form, Lea Extreme.
Recent releases include Lily (2007).
Where to buy: beautyhabit, luckyscent.
Website: Calypso St Barth
Campos de Ibiza
Spanish fragrance house established in 1981. The original range included Mandarina, Cedro and Rosa; Jazmin & Higo (Fig) were added in 2006.
Where to buy: in the US at Takashimaya, chopinchemists; in London at lessenteurs.
Website: Campos de Ibiza
Canali
Italian menswear firm established in 1934 by the Canali brothers. Fragrances were introduced in 2005 with Canali for men.
Recent releases include Canali Summer Night (2007), Canali Black Diamond (2007), Canali Style (2008), Winter Tale Special Edition (2008).
Where to buy: in department stores and online fragrance discounters.
Website: Canali
Carla Fracci
Italian ballerina; her line of fragrances is produced under arrangements with Satinine. The first scent, Carla Fracci, appeared in 2003, and was followed by Giselle in 2005.
Recent releases include Odette (2008).
Carlo Corinto
Website: Carlo Corinto
Carlos Santana
American rock star who entered the fragrance market in 2005 with Carlos Santana for women and Carlos Santana for men. The fragrances are produced under arrangements with Victory International.
Website: Carlos Santana
Carolina Herrera
Fashion design house established by Carolina Herrera in 1980. Herrera reportedly mixed her own blend of jasmine and tuberose for years before launching her own fragrance line, and also wore Fracas, Joy and Jungle Gardenia (Women’s Wear Daily, 2/19/1988).
The fragrance license is held by Puig Beauty. Her first fragrance, Carolina Herrera, was released in 1988. Other releases include 212 (1997), which was followed by a series of flankers including 212 Sexy and 212 On Ice.
Recent releases include Aqua for men (2005), 212 Sexy Men (2006), 212 Splash and 212 Men Splash (2007), Carolina Herrera CH (2007), 212 Splash 2008 (2008), 212 On Ice (2009), CH Men (2009).
Where to buy: at major department stores or at the online fragrance discounters.
Website: Carolina Herrera
Carol’s Daughter
Beauty line founded by Lisa Price in Brooklyn in 1993. As of early 2008, the line had nine fragrances: Ocean, Jamaican Punch, Groove, Mango Melange, Almond Cookie, Ecstasy, Big Kahuna, Green Tea and Sandalwood and Vanilla.
See reviews for Almond Cookie Shea Souffle, Tui Hair Oil.
New releases include Lemon Blossom & Sotto (2008), Pearls (2008).
Where to buy: macys or sephora, or see the complete list of outlets on the company website.
Website: Carol’s Daughter
Caron
Parfums Caron was founded in Paris in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff. Daltroff was a self-taught perfumer, and was responsible for the house’s early fragrance releases. His partner and muse was Félicie Wanpouille, who took over the fragrance packaging and, after Daltroff’s death, the management of the company.
Daltroff fled Paris for the United States in 1939 and died two years later. Daltroff’s assistant Michel Morsetti continued to create new fragrances for the line, some of them based on formulas left in Daltroff’s notes. In 1988, Parfums Caron was purchased by the Ales Group. The current house nose is Richard Fraysse.
Narcisse Noir (1911) was Daltroff’s first big success, and is the earliest of his creations that is still made today. Other well known Caron fragrances include Tabac Blond (1919), Nuit de Noel (1922),Bellodgia (1927), En Avion (1929), Fleurs de Rocaille (1934), Alpona (1939), Farnesiana (1947) and Muguet du Bonheur (1952),
Modern creations include Yatagan (1976), Nocturnes (1981), Fleur de Rocaille (1993), Aimez Moi (1996), L’Anarchiste (2000), Lady Caron (2000), Tubereuse (2003), Miss Rocaille (2004), Impact Pour Homme (2005).
Recent releases include Eau de Reglisse (2006), Montaigne (2007, reissue of a 1986 scent), Les plus Belles Lavandes de Caron (2008).
See also: review of the book Caron by Jean-Marie Martin-Hattemberg.
Where to buy: at major department stores or at the online fragrance discounters. The “urn fragrances”, so called because the parfum is kept in an urn which is used to fill the bottle chosen by the customer (see picture accompanying the review of Narcisse Blanc), must be purchased at one of the the Caron boutiques. There is a list of locations on the website, or see a report on the New York boutique.
Website: Caron
Carrement Belle
Website: Carrement Belle
Carthusia
Small niche line from the Italian island of Capri. The original fragrances were adapted by perfumer Laura Tonatto from old formulas developed by the monks at the Monastery of St. Giacomo. Fragrances include Mediterraneo, Fiori di Capri, Uomo, Io Capri, Aria di Capri, Ligea La Sirena and Numero Uno.
Recent releases include Caprissimo (2009), Gelsomini di Capri (2009).
Where to buy: aedes, beautyhabit, fourseasonsproducts, or at selected Barneys stores in the US, senteursdailleurs in Brussels, first-in-fragrance in Germany.
Website: Carthusia
Cartier
Jewelry firm founded in Paris in 1847; now a maker of a wide range of luxury goods ranging from jewelry to tableware to leather goods to perfume.
Fragrances include Must de Cartier (1981), Panthere (1987), Pasha (1992), Must II (1993), So Pretty (1995), Declaration (1998), Eau de Cartier (2001), Le Baiser du Dragon (2003).
In 2005, Cartier began offering a custom fragrance service with perfumer Mathilde Laurent.
Recent releases include Delices de Cartier (2006), Delices de Cartier Eau Fruitee (2007), Roadster (2008), Les Heures de Parfum (2009), Roadster Sport (2009).
Where to buy: at major department stores or at the online fragrance discounters.
Website: Cartier
Carven
French couture house established by Carmen de Tomasso (later known as Madame Carven) in 1945. Her understated designs, influenced by her training in interior design, were popular with petite (she was 5′ 2″) and younger women, as was her use of simple fabrics (she was said to be the first couture designer to use cotton).
Fragrances were introduced in 1946 with Ma Griffe. Along with Vetiver (1957), it remains the line’s best known scent.
Recent releases include Le Vetiver de Carven (2009).
Website: Carven
Castelbajac Parfums
Perfume house of sportswear & jeans designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, whom Women’s Wear Daily calls “one of France’s most offbeat designers”. Fragrances include Premier de Jean Charles Castelbajac (1982, discontinued) and Castelbajac (2001).
Website: Castelbajac
Castle Forbes
Small niche perfumery established by Malcolm Forbes and named for a castle built by his grandfather in Scotland. Line currently includes 2 feminine and 4 masculine fragrances.
Website: Castle Forbes
Caswell Massey
Soap & toiletries company established in the United States in 1752, and one of the early pioneers of the mail order catalog business. In 2007, Caswell Massey was purchased by the investment firm Equitium Group.
Website: Caswell Massey
CB I Hate Perfume
Niche perfumery established in Brooklyn in 2004 by perfumer Christopher Brosius, formerly of Demeter. The line includes perfumes as well as individual accords (examples include Celo Tape, Birthday Cake and Bonfire).
See reviews of Mr. Hulot’s Holiday & Russian Caravan Tea, Just Breathe, Burning Leaves & Gathering Apples, Memory of Kindness and Winter 1972.
Recent releases include Tea/Rose (2006), M2 Black March (2006), Wild Pansy (2006), CB Musk (2006), Violet Empire (2006), Cradle of Light & Revelation (2006), Gingerbread (Holiday limited edition, 2006), Eternal Return, Wild Hunt, Greenbriar 1968, I am a Dandelion, Under the Arbor (2007), Fire From Heaven & Gingerbread (2007), M #3 November, Walking in the Air & Gingerbread (2008), M #4 A Room With a View, AmBrosius (2009).
Where to buy: from the website or the boutique in Brooklyn, or at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC, or luckyscent.
Website: CB I Hate Perfume
Celine
Fashion and leather goods house established in 1946 and now held by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Their first fragrance, Magic, launched in 1996; recent launches include Celine Fever (2005).
Website: Celine
Celine Dion
Canadian pop singer. Fragrances are produced under license to Coty, and include Celine (2003), Parfum Notes (2004), Belong (2005), Always Belong (2006), Celine Dion Enchanting (2006).
Recent releases include Spring in Paris (2007), Paris Nights (2007), Sensational (2008), Sensational Moment (2008), Chic (2009), Spring in Provence (2009).
Website: Celine Dion Beauty
Cereus
Cereus was established in 2004. The company’s focus is on “concept and brand development” (i.e., they help other brands to launch fragrance lines); their own “house line” of fragrances launched in 2007 with Cereus Pour Homme No. 4, No. 5, No. 7 & No. 11.
Recent releases include Cereus Pour Femme No. 3, No. 9 & No. 12 (2008), Cereus Pour Homme No. 14 (2009).
Where to buy: at Barneys or luckyscent.
Website: Cereus Development
Cerruti
Cerruti was first established in 1881 as a textile business in Biella, Italy. In the 20th century, Nino Cerruti built the company into a fashion design house. Fragrances were introduced in 1978, and are now produced under Coty, Inc.
Recent fragrance releases include Cerruti 1881 Collection (2005), Cerruti 1881 Blanc (2006), Cerruti 1881 Black for men (2006), Cerruti 1881 Lumieres d’Ete (2007), Cerruti Pour Homme (2007), 1881 En Fleurs (2008), 1881 Intense Pour Homme (2008), L’Essence de Cerruti (2009).
Chanel
Fashion design house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Chanel was known first for her hats, and later for the relatively relaxed but elegant fashions that replaced corset-based styles with simple jersey suits and dresses, and later, pants. The iconic Chanel suit was introduced after the war, in 1954. Chanel died in 1971.
The first Chanel fragrance, Chanel No. 5, was launched in 1921, and like other early Chanel fragrances (Chanel no. 22, Bois des Iles, Gardenia and Cuir de Russie) was created by perfumer Ernest Beaux. Various apocryphal stories surround the creation of Chanel No. 5, including the well-known tale that the final formula was the result of an error on the part of Beaux’s assistant, who mistakenly increased the intended amount of aldehydes. Regardless, No. 5 was a huge seller and became one of the world’s best known perfumes.
Chanel No. 19 was introduced in 1971. Fragrances released since the death of Coco Chanel include Cristalle (1974), Coco (1984), Bois Noir (1987), Egoiste (1990), Platinum Egoiste (1993), Allure (1996), Allure Homme (1998), Coco Mademoiselle (2001) and Chance (2002). Jacques Polge has been house nose at Chanel since 1978.
In 2007, Chanel introduced a new, limited distribution line called Les Exclusifs de Chanel, including four existing scents (Chanel no. 22, Bois des Iles, Gardenia and Cuir de Russie) and six new fragrances (Bel Respiro, 28 La Pausa, 31 Rue Cambon, Coromandel, no. 18 and Eau de Cologne). In 2008, Sycomore and Beige were added to the range. These are available only in Chanel boutiques or Chanel website, Bergdorf Goodman and selected Nordstrom (Seattle has them) and Saks stores.
Other recent releases include Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche (2007), Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport (2007), No. 5 Eau Premiere (2007), Allure Homme Edition Blanche (2008), Cristalle Eau Verte (2009).
Where to buy: at department stores and online fragrance discounters. Your best bet for the harder to find fragrances is directly through the Chanel website (see below). See shopping report for the Chanel boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.
Website: Chanel
Chantal Thomass
French lingerie brand with several perfumes, including Chantal Thomass (2002), Ame Coquine (2004), Et Plus si Affinités (limited edition, 2005), Sexy Summer (limited edition, 2005).
Recent releases include Osez-moi! (2009).
Where to buy: at escentual in the UK; in the US, check the online discounters.
Website: Chantal Thomass
Chantecaille
Beauty house launched in 1997 by Sylvie Chantecaille, who had previously worked for several other beauty brands, including Prescriptives. The line debuted with three fragrances: Wisteria, Frangipane and Tiare. Color cosmetics and skincare followed.
Later fragrances include Darby Rose (1999), Le Jasmin (2003).
Where to buy: at spacenk or Bergdorf Goodman, selected Neiman Marcus and CO Bigelow stores.
Website: Chantecaille
Chloe
French fashion design house. Their first fragrance, Chloe, was introduced in 1975 while Karl Lagerfeld was the house designer. It was followed by Narcisse (1992) and Innocence (1996). The Chloe fragrance business is currently held by Coty.
Recent releases include Chloe Collection 2005 (limited edition), Chloe Eau de Parfum (2007).
Website: Chloe
Chopard
High end jewelry and watchmaker established in 1860. Well known fragrances include Casmir, Wish, Madness and Infiniment.
Recent releases include Wish Pink Diamond (2005), Chopard Pour Homme (2006), Wish Turquoise Diamond (2007), Happy Spirit (2007), Happy Spirit Magical Nights (2008), Wish Magical Nights (2008), Chopard Cascade (2009).
Chopard fragrances are produced under licensing arrangements with Coty.
Website: Chopard
Christian Dior
French fashion house established in 1946 and famous for the “New Look”: pinched waist, soft shoulders, full skirts. See pictures of the New Look fashions, and read more about Dior’s designs at designmuseum. Christian Dior passed away in 1957; current designers for the house are John Galliano for the women’s line; Hedi Slimane for the men’s. In 2007, Hedi Slimane was let go, his replacement is rumored to be Kris Van Assche.
Miss Dior was launched in 1947. After that came Diorama (1949), Eau Fraiche, Diorissimo (1956), Eau Sauvage (1956), Diorling (1963), Diorella (1972), Dioressence (1979), Dior Dior and Jules.
Poison, released in 1985, was the first feminine fragrance without the word Dior in the name, and was followed by the flankers Tendre Poison (1994), Hypnotic Poison (1998), Pure Poison (2004) and Midnight Poison (2007).
Other well known Dior fragrances include Dune, Fahrenheit, J’Adore, Dolce Vita, and Addict.
Recent releases include Miss Dior Cherie (2005), Dior Addict 2 (2005), Dior Homme (2005), Pure Poison Elixir (2006), Midnight Charm (2006), Fahrenheit 32 (2007), Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies (2007), Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Toilette (2007), Dior Homme Cologne (2007), Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir (2007), Dior Addict Shine & J’Adore Le Jasmin (2007), J’Adore L’Absolu (2007), Dior Homme Intense (2007), La Collection Particuliere Passage N°4, N°8 & N°9 (2007), Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Printemps (2008), Escale a Portofino (2008), Dior Addict 2 Summer Litchi (2008), Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet (2008), Dior Homme Sport (2008), Poison Elixirs (2008), Miss Dior Cherie L’Eau (2009), J’Adore L’Eau Cologne Florale (2009), Escale a Pondichery (2009), Fahrenheit Absolute (2009).
Christian Dior Parfums is now part of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.
Where to buy: major department stores or at the online fragrance discounters.
Website: Christian Dior
Christian Lacroix
French fashion house; Christian Lacroix started out at Jean Patou, then opened his own house in 1987. Lacroix was Creative Director at Pucci for several years ending in 2006. His own house is currently owned by The Falic Group, who purchased it from Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.
Fragrances were introduced with C’est La Vie (1989), followed by Christian Lacroix (1999), Bazar (women & men, 2002), Tumulte for women (2005) and Tumulte Pour Homme (2005).
Recent releases include C’est La Fete (2007), Christian Lacroix Rouge & Noir (in conjunction with Avon, 2007), C’est La Fete Patchouli (2008).
Website: Christian Lacroix
Christina Aguilera
American pop singer. Two fragrances were introduced in the early 2000s under agreements with New Dana Perfumes (now Dana Classic Fragrances); those perfumes, never widely distributed, are now discontinued. Her debut fragrance under new arrangements with Procter & Gamble, Christina Aguilera, was introduced in 2007.
Recent releases include Inspire (2008), Christina Aguilera By Night (2009).
Website: Christina Aguilera
Cindy Crawford
Fashion model whose fragrances are produced under arrangements with Wella. Her first fragrance, Cindy Crawford, launched in 2003; her latest release was Summer Day (2006).
Website: Cindy Crawford (site no longer live as of early 2008)
Cinq Mondes
French spa line established by Jean-Louis Poiroux in 2000. Fragrance products include Eau Egyptienne.
Recent releases include the Pluie d’Arômes collection (2007).
Where to buy: online at beautyhabit.
Website: Cinq Mondes
Clarins
French cosmetics firm established in 1954. Groupe Clarins also holds the fragrance licenses for Azzaro, David Yurman, Stella Cadente, Swarovski, Thierry Mugler.
Fragrances under the Clarins brand name include Eau Dynamisante, Elysium and Eau Ressourcante. See review for “Relax” Bath & Shower Concentrate and Body Balm.
Recent releases include Par Amour and Par Amour Toujours (2005), Eau Ensoleillante aka Sunshine Fragrance (2007).
Website: Clarins
Claudie Pierlot
French fashion designer who established her own line in 1984. Her first fragrance, Mon Premier, launched in 1999.
Recent releases include Eau de Claudie, Eau de Cloco and Eau de Pierlot (2007).
Website: Claudie Pierlot
Claus Porto
Claus Porto was founded in 1887 in the city of Porto, Portugal, by two German chemists: Ferdinand Claus and Georges Schwedder. The founders were forced to leave Portugal during WWI and sold the company to Achilles de Brito, who renamed the firm “Ach. Brito Cosmética.” Under de Brito’s leadership, the company prospered and became known for its luxurious soaps. Today, Claus Porto sells bar and liquid soap, bath foams and salts, body lotions, candles, and a men’s fragrance and grooming line under the name Musgo Real (see Agua de Colonia no 1, no 2 & no. 3).
See review for Voga candle, Alface candle & Alface scented body products.
Where to buy: beauty.com, beautycollection, lafcony, smallflower, and selected Saks stores.
Website: Claus Porto
Clean
Fragrance line founded in 2003 by Randi Shinder, who wanted to create “a fragrance that was reminiscent of pure soap, that universal fresh out of the shower scent”. Fragrances include Clean, Clean Men, Clean Fresh Laundry and Clean Sweet Layer.
Recent releases include Clean Warm Cotton, Lather & Shower Fresh (2007), Wellness by Clean Harmony & Purity (2008), Shower Fresh for Men (2008), Clean Winter (2008), Simply Soap (2009), Clean Summer Eau Fraiche (2009).
Where to buy: available online at b-glowing, beautycafe, nordstrom and sephora.
Website: Clean
Clementine Perfume (Melissa Flagg)
Line established by Melissa Flagg with the launch of Clementine (2007?).
Recent releases include Hazel’s Perfume (2007), Mily Perfume (2008), Fleur de Grace (2008), Violet’s Perfume (2008), Daisies, Laulena & Sadie’s (2008).
Where to buy: beautyhabit.
Website: Clementine Perfume
Clinique
Launched by Estee Lauder in 1968 and initially famous for the “3 step skincare system”. Fragrances include Aromatics Elixir (1971), Wrappings (1990) and Simply (2003). Chemistry for men was introduced in 1994.
Happy was launched in 1997 and became a big seller for the brand. Clinique followed with Happy for men (1999), Happy Heart (2003), Happy to Be (2004) and Happy in Bloom (2006).
Recent releases include Aromatics Elixir Velvet Sheer (2006), Happy Summer Spray (2007).
Where to buy: Clinique counters at major department stores, and online fragrance discounters.
Website: Clinique
Clive Christian
Clive Christian’s firm creates luxury custom kitchens and interiors as well as freestanding furniture, tableware, and other high end goods.
Christian purchased the historic Crown Perfumery in 1999. One of their vintage scents inspired his first fragrance release under his own name, 1872 (named for the year Crown was established), which launched in 2001. In 2002, he discontinued the Crown line, but has continued to release new fragrances under the Clive Christian label, including No. 1 (advertised as “the world’s most expensive perfume”) and X.
Where to buy: online at fourseasonsproducts, neiman marcus, nordstrom, parfumsraffy or saks.
Website: Clive Christian
Coach
American leather goods brand established in New York City in 1941. Coach was acquired by Sara Lee in 1985, then spun off into a separate company again in 2000.
Their debut fragrance, Coach The Fragrance, was introduced in 2007. It was followed by Coach Legacy in 2008.
Recent releases include Body Splashes: Iris, Peony, Freesia (2009), Coach for Men (2009).
Where to buy: at Coach boutiques or online (see below).
Website: Coach
CO Bigelow
CO Bigelow started as a drugstore/apothecary in New York in 1838. In the 2000s, the CO Bigelow name was licensed to Limited Brands (owners of Bath & Body Works, among others) for product development and a chain of stores. See review for Lemon & Lime Body Souffle.
Fragrance releases under the CO Bigelow name include CO Bigelow Elixir Black, Elixir Red, Elixir Green and Elixir Blue (2007), CO Bigelow Lemon (2009), Winter Lemon, Ginger Mentha & Elixir White (2009), Winter Petals (2009).
Where to buy: Bath & Body Works, CO Bigelow stores.
Comme des Garçons
Tokyo-based fashion design house of Rei Kawakubo. “I have never really been into fragrances,” said Kawakubo in 1999 (Women’s Wear Daily, 9/20/2003), and perhaps that attitude explains the brand’s strikingly unconventional range of scents.
Their first perfume, Comme des Garcons Eau de Parfum, launched in 1994. Other fragrances include White (1996), Odeur 53 (1998), Comme des Garcons 2 (1999), Odeur 71 (2000), Comme des Garcons 3 (2002), Comme des Garcons 2 Man (2004). The license for these fragrances is held by Puig Beauty.
In addition to the above, there is a series of series, or themed sets, of fragrances, including Series 1: Leaves (2000), Series 2: Red (Harisssa, Sequoia, Palisander, Carnation and Rose), Series 3: Incense (Avignon, Jaisalmer, Kyoto, Ouarzazate & Zagorsk, 2002), Series 4: Cologne (2002), Series 5: Sherbet (2003), Series 6: Synthetic (Garage, Soda, Dry Clean, Tar and Skai), Series 7: Sweet (2005), Series 8: Energy C Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime (2008).
Recent releases include Guerilla 1 and Guerilla 2 (2006), Comme des Garcons Play (2007), Luxe Patchouli & Luxe Champaca (2007), 888 (2008), Dover Street Market (2009).
Fragrances created for other entities include Monocle + Comme des Garçons Scent One: Hinoki (2008), Comme des Garcons + Stephen Jones (2008), Comme des Garcons + H&M (2008), Comme des Garçons + Daphne Guinness Daphne (2009), Artek + Comme des Garcons Standard (2009).
Where to buy: online at apothia, beautyhabit or luckyscent, or at Barneys in New York City, or at one of the Comme des Garcons boutiques (there is one in Chelsea in NYC). In the UK, try escentual or doverstreetmarket (and see also, shopping report for Dover Street Market). In Brussels, try senteursdailleurs. In Canada, theperfumeshoppe.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique
French niche fragrance line founded in 1974. The “Eaux de Voyage” scents are inspired by the islands of the South Pacific; many are based on vanilla and/or tropical flowers and fruits. See reviews for Aqua Motu (1992), L’Eau du Gouverneur (1993) and the Soins de Plaisir Body Care line.
Recent releases include Vanille Extreme (2005), Vanille Pineapple (2006), Vanille Citrus (2006), Vanille Amande (2006, relaunch), Coco Extreme (2006), Caramel Sunset (2007), Mage d’Orient and Eau de Naphé (2007), Eau des Lagons (2008), Hemisphere Sud (2008), Coco Figue (2009), Aoud de Nuit, Aouda, Nomaoud & Oud Intense (2009).
Where to buy: fourseasons, hamptonct, luckyscent, sephora or selected fragrance discounters in the US, senteursdailleurs in Brussels.
Website: Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Costume National
Italian fashion design house founded by Ennio and Carlo Capasa. Their first fragrance, Scent, was introduced in 2002, and has been followed by Scent Intense, Scent Gloss, and Scent Sheer.
Recent releases include 21 Costume National (2008), Costume National Homme (2009).
Where to buy: online at barneys or luckyscent, or check the online fragrance discounters.
Website: Costume National
Côté Bastide
Provence-inspired line of home fragrances, personal fragrances and bath & body items founded by Nicole Houques. The line includes a range of reasonably priced Eau de Toilettes in Amber, Iris, Mimosa, Orange Blossom, and more. Also see reviews for Peche de Vigne fragrance, Peche de Vigne candle, and Figuier candle.
Where to buy: online at aedes, beautyhabit or fourseasons.
Website: Cote Bastide
Coty
In 1904, François Spoturno moved to Paris, took the name Coty and launched his perfume business. He was one of the first to understand the importance of fragrance packaging and a beautiful bottle, and his business grew until he was one of the wealthiest men in France. You can read a 1930 New Yorker profile on Coty here. He died in 1934.
Chypre, arguably his most famous scent (among modern perfume freaks, at any rate), was released in 1917; other well-known fragrances include L’Origan, L’Aimant, Jungle Gardenia and Emeraude. See also the reviews of Muguet des Bois (1941), Vanilla Musk (1972), Vanilla Fields (1993).
The history of the modern company, Coty, Inc, is too complicated to relate in detail here, but it is currently one of the largest fragrance and cosmetics companies in the world. Relatively few fragrances are now released under the Coty brand name itself; most releases are from other brands in the Coty portfolio. In 2005, Coty purchased Unilever’s fragrance business, thereby acquiring the rights to fragrances under the names Calvin Klein and Vera Wang, among others.
There are two major fragrance divisions: Coty Beauty, which produces mass market brands such as Adidas, Aspen, Celine Dion, David and Victoria Beckham, Desperate Housewives, Esprit, Jovan, Isabella Rossellini, Kylie Minogue, Mary-Kate & Ashley, Miss Sixty, Shania Twain and Stetson; and Coty Prestige (formerly the Lancaster Group), which markets prestige brands such as Baby Phat, Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Chloe, Chopard, Davidoff, Gwen Stefani/LAMB, Jennifer Lopez, Jil Sander, Joop!, Kenneth Cole, Marc Jacobs, Nautica, Phat Farm, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood.
Website: Coty
Courvoisier
The luxury cognac brand, currently owned by Beam Global Spirits & Wine, entered the fragrance market in 2007 with Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale, a fragrance for men. There are plans in the works for several more fragrances.
The fragrance license for Courvoisier is held by Kraft International Marketing.
Where to buy: in the US, at Bergdorf Goodman or luckyscent, in the UK at John Lewis.
Crabtree & Evelyn
Apothecary line known for its traditional English-style goods, although the company was actually established in Cambridge, Massachussetts in the 1970s.
Recent releases include Lost and Found (2006), Jilt, Folly & India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily (2007, see review for Spider Lily Body Cream), West Indian Lime (2007), Uncharted (2007), India Hicks Island Night (2008).
Website: Crabtree & Evelyn
Crazylibellule and The Poppies
French line of solid, twist-up perfumes established in 2005 by Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud. There are currently 3 ranges: the Shanghaijava Collection (see review for Encens Mystic), Poule de Luxe (see reviews for Vanilla Moka, Vanilla Macarons & Vanilla Pralines) and Les Divines Alcoves (see reviews for Aux Anges, Amoureuse & Tout Oublier).
Recent additions include Les Olfactives – L’Olfactive 122, L’Olfactive 127 & L’Olfactive 129 (2007), Les Batons (2007), June 26th, Ile d’Yeu (2009), Les Garçonnes collection (see reviews for Chere Louise & Hommage a Gabrielle, 2009), Vanilla Orangette and Vanilla Ganache (2009).
Where to buy: in the US at b-glowing, beautyhabit, lacremebeauty, in France at sephora.fr, in the UK at hqhair.
Website: Crazylibellule & The Poppies
Creative Scentualization Sarah Horowitz
Independent perfumery established by Sarah Horowitz-Thran in 1994. Horowitz-Thran creates custom perfumes on request, and has also created perfumes for other brands, including Apothia If (2001), GoodTrueBeautiful Foreverlily (2009), BCBG Within (2009).
In 2008, the name of the line was changed from Creative Scentualization to Sarah Horowitz.
Lines include Perfumer’s Palette, a set of single note scents to wear alone or layer, and the ready-made Perfect Perfumes, including Perfect Gardenia, Perfect Vanilla, Perfect Nectar, Perfect Bliss and Perfect Veil. Recent releases include Perfect Kiss (2007).
The “What Comes From Within” collection includes Peace, Light & Love and Joy Comes From Within (all 2006), Beauty Comes from Within (2007).
Where to buy: apothia, beautyhabit, fourseasons, lacremebeauty, luckyscent.
Website: Creative Scentualization
Creative Universe (Beth Terry)
Small perfume line established by Beth Terry. Fragrances include Te (1997), Mare (1997), Vita (2002) and Element of Surprise (2004).
Recent releases include Element of Desire (2006), Element of Attraction (2008).
Where to buy: beautyhabit, luckyscent, newlondonpharmacy, theposhpeasant, also selected Barneys stores.
Website: Creative Universe
Creed
Perfume house established in London in 1760. Creed moved its operations to Paris in 1854, and remains a family-owned company.
Recent releases include Original Santal, Love in White (2005), Virgin Island Water (2007), Love in Black (2008), Acqua Fiorentina (2009), Rosalie (2009).
Where to buy: aedes, fourseasons, parfumsraffy or neimanmarcus. A Creed boutique is scheduled to open on Madison Avenue in New York in late November 2009.
Website: Creed
Cristiano Fissore
Italian knitwear house known for its cashmere designs. Fragrances include Cashmere for men & Cashmere for Women (2006).
Recent releases include Rapsodia in Blu (2007).
Where to buy: in the US at luckyscent, in Germany at first-in-fragrance.
Website: Cristiano Fissore
Crown Perfumery
Crown Perfumery was founded in 1872 by William Thomson, a chemist who started out by producing lavender smelling salts to restore the ladies who fainted while trying on the wares in his father’s corset shop. This was followed by a line of perfumes in the English style, à la Floris or Penhaligons. The company was eventually sold, then folded, was later resurrected, and later still was purchased by Clive Christian. Christian first streamlined the range of fragrances, then discontinued the line altogether in 2002. See review of Eau de Russe.
Where to buy: some stock remains at parfumsraffy.
Curve
See Liz Claiborne.
Cynthia Rowley
American fashion designer whose first fragrance, Cynthia Rowley, debuted in 2005. In 2008, Cynthia Rowley launched Flower & Petal for Avon.
Website: Cynthia Rowley
Czech & Speake
British maker of bathroom fixtures founded in 1979. They launched a fragrance line in 1980. There are currently 9 fragrances in the range. See reviews for Citrus Paradisi, No. 88 and Frankincense & Myrrh.
In 2009, Czech & Speake relaunched Dark Rose.
Where to buy: online at apothia, cambridgechemists or luckyscent, and see also the shopping report for the Czech & Speake boutique in London.
Website: Czech & Speake
