Perfume designers, designer fragrance reviews.

Estee Lauder is one of the most recognized perfumerers. Throughout her life, she was heavily involved in every part of her company's operation. She loved the work, and this was evident in every bottle of fragrance.

Davidoff knows no limits when it comes to creating luxurious fragrances for its loyal customers.

Carolina Herrera's approach to fashion and fragrance can be defined as intricacy disguised as simplicity. Although her designs may be extremely complex, they are easy to appreciate on an aesthetic level, for their beauty is inescapable. This philosophy has served her well in a career spanning more than two decades, a career that has seen her rise to prominence as one of the worlds most respected architects of style.

Her songs are beloved the world over. She has a voice that is instantly recognizable as it is unforgettable. In the 1990’s her powerful ballads centring on love, life and longing became the soundtrack to a generation. Today she is making waves as a successful entrepreneur in the world of fashion. Her trademark perfume exudes elegant sophistication, much like the diva herself.

The House of Creed is family owned perfume house that holds a selection of 200 perfumes, developed over 250 years.

DKNY aims embody New York both in its fashion and fragrances. The perfume house has taken the world by storm, and their high quality fragrances can be found the world over.

Coty has been in the business of acquiring the world's best selling perfume brands for more than 100 years. Today it continues as own of the largest perfume powerhouses.

Dolce and Gabbana, a fashion and perfume house known for its sexy but chic garments and fragrances.

Christian Lacroix is a fashion mogul and French icon. He was born in Arles, France, on May 16 1951. His designs adorn men, women and children from all walks of life. He is also sought after by Hollywood glitterati, as many of his masterpieces have graced the red carpet the world over. In recent years he has added a fragrance line to his repertoire, his trademark fragrance being “Bazar”.

Christian Dior was crowned the “Kind of Fashion” in 1947 when he launch his first collection. At this time, Paris was struggling to emerge from the devastation caused by war. Christian Dior gave women a renewed sense of freedom and femininity. To date he has dressed aristocrats, Hollywood's glitterati and the artistic elite. His fragrances too have graced the bodies of these socialites, and continued to be savoured by those who truly know the magic that is Parfums Christian Dior.

The House of Chanel is designer to some of the most coveted high-end clothes, accessories and perfumes. Its founder, Jeanne Gabrielle Chanel was born on August 19, 1883. Somewhere in between, she became a singer at La Rotunde where she crooned the likes of “Ko Ko Ko Ri Ko” and “Who's Seen Coco in the Trocadero.” From then she was lovingly dubbed “Coco”, a nickname that she would be known by, for the rest of her life.

Cacharel was founded in 1962 by Jean Bousquet in La Marais, Paris. Bousquet was born in 1932 to a father who was a sewing machine salesman. At the age of 15 he became an apprentice to a tailor. In 1958 he opened his own shop which tailored men's shirts, but by 1962, he had decided to specialize in women's fashion. Cacharel is the namesake of a bird mostly found in the south of France.

The Guerlain perfume house is as old as the hills. It is one of the oldest perfume houses and was founded in 1828 by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain. The house had its beginnings in a small perfume store on rue de Rivoli, Paris. Guerlain immediately gained popularity with the 'who's who' of high class society. He made custom perfumes and built a loyal customer base.

The iconic image of the dancing horse silhouetted against a bright yellow background calls to mind unparalled quality of craftsmanship. Most people associate this quality with the worlds most famous and sought after sports cars. Ferrari extends this ethic to more than just their automotive division, however. Ferrari also produces a wide variety of merchandise of a standard befitting the labels great reputation. Ferrari products include eyewear, clothing, stationery, bicycles, cell phones, and fragrances.

Gucci is perhaps the most frequently dropped fashion name in popular culture. In a 2003 study, it was revealed that Gucci was mentioned in 47 different songs that featured in the Billboard top 20 that year. Why? Because the name Gucci is quick to impress. It is the name to drop to convey luxury status. In its one hundred year plus history many fashion trends have come and gone, as have many fashion labels, but Gucci has so successfully adapted and evolved with the times that has become so much more than a fashion house, it has become an institution.

The House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 and was the brainchild of Hubert de Givenchy . A friendship forged with Hollywood sweetheart, Audrey Hepburn would spur the fashion house into the limelight of the world. The house dubs the “Givenchy style” as a fusion of two cultures, “French elegance and American glamour.” Its perfume house, Les Parfums Givenchy was launched in 1957.

Slavatore Ferragamo was born in 1898 in the province of Avellino, into a family of 14 children. His family resided in Bonito, a small, enchanting town between valleys, and at the top of a hill. He began his phenomenal career an a shoemaker apprentice at the ripe age of 11.

Pierre Cardin has won worldwide acclaim as a visionary of multiple talents. He is recognized as a high class designer whose elegant fragrances are sold in over 3000 stores. Cardin's entrance into the perfume industry 35 years ago was the beginning of a fragrance enterprise that continues to thrive and evolve to this very day.

A mouthful to say if you've never encountered it, but Bvlgari is a one of the classiest perfume houses around. The brand is named after its Greek creator Sotirio Bulgari but the spelling 'Bvulgari' has ancient Roman roots. The company was officially registered in 1884. Its first store attracted wealthy socialites from all over the world for its Greek and Roman inspired jewelery, with a modern twist. The brand has now extended its repertoire to hotels, watches, handbags, and accessories.

That check pattern is recognizable from anywhere! Burberry is la crème de la of luxury designer brands. It was founded by Thomas Burberry at the young age of 21, in 1856. It is well known for its intelligent clothing designs and sophisticated perfumes

Boucheron has been serving the world for almost 150 years. Founded in 1858 by Frederic Boucheron as Place Vendome Jewelery House, the brand was an immediate hit with fashionable women, actresses and even royalty.

Benetton is an international fashion powerhouse that was founded by four family members in Treviso, Italy, in 1965. Known for its “United Colours” catch phrase and quirky advertising campaigns, casual but lively and unique attire is the cornerstone of this fashion dynasty.

Alfred Sung is a world renowned designer who is known for his elegant bridal dresses and sensational perfume range. The Hong Kong-born Canadian businessman is quiet, shy and lives a very private life. As a young man, he was an aspiring artist, but moved to Paris to study couture then later to New York, attending the Parson's School of Design for a year. His working career began in Seventh Avenue in New York's Garment District. In 1927 Sung made the move to Toronto, Canada, where he started out as a junior designer on Spadina Avenue for Lidzon Ltd.

Alexandre Napoleon Bourjois began his company as a make up manufacturer in France, 1863. He was a pioneer and developed the world's first powder blush, Pastel Joues. It was primarily used in theater and proved to be a hit with models and actresses. Bourjois' success soared, and this revolutionary make up spread around the world, taking women's dressing tables by storm.

A creative genius, Loris Azzaro was undoubtedly one of Italy's greatest fashion icons. His designs are well known for their balance of exuberance, anti-conformism, and unpretentious elegance.

Armani. The name is synonymous with high fashion. Elegant, understated and timeless garments sought after by Hollywood glitterati and anyone else who values a little luxury. When you wear Armani, you become a part of fashion royalty.