- Collaborate closely with our brands
- Follow our brands’ core values
- Respect the brands’ image and strategy
- Always remain loyal and transparent
- Maintain long-term partnerships
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR BRANDS, PROUD TO SERVE OUR CLIENTS AND DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE
Our History
- G&B S.A., founded by Maurice Guillo and Jacques Bona in Paris.
- Agency exporting luxury brands to the Caribbean and Central America.
- Introduction of Dior, Rochas, and Givenchy.
- 2nd Generation Philippe and Jean-Jacques Bona join the company.
- Expansion to South America.
- Launch of Azzaro and Gucci.
- Jean-Jacques and wife, Patricia, open a G&B branch in Panama.
- Expansion to US and Canada duty-free markets.
- Essence Corp. founded in Miami.
- Emphasis on distribution activity.
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Beginning of a strong partnership with Interparfums for the whole Travel Retail territory of the Americas.
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Introduction of Burberry Fragrances followed by Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, Oscar de la Renta, Abercrombie, Coach, and Kate Spade.
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3rd generation joins the company.
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Antoine Bona, Guillaume Bona and Laetitia Bona Piedra.
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Appointment by the Clarins Group to manage its Sales and Marketing regional office.
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After 12 years and to this day, Essence Corp. remains the Caribbean distributor for The Clarins Group.
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Beginning of a long-term relationship with EuroItalia for the whole Travel Retail territory of the Americas.
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Introducing Versace and Moschino.
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Strengthening of the Caribbean portfolio
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Introduction of Hermes, Shiseido Group, Bulgari and Puig.
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Acquisition of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works for the Caribbean and Travel Retail Americas.
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Exclusive division set up for this business.
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Introduction of Dolce & Gabbana and Sisley in the Caribbean
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Launch of Rituals in all Travel Retail markets of the Americas.
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Beginning of a strong partnership with LVMH in the Caribbean
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Introduction of Dior and Benefit followed by Loewe, Acqua di Parma, Givenchy, Kenzo, and Guerlain.
- Expansion to the Brazilian Border Duty-Free market.
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Creation of a new Caribbean division to distribute Unilever Beauty and masstige brands.
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Bath & Body Works appoints Essence Corp. as its World Wide Travel Retail distributor
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Acquisition of L’Occitane for the Caribbean
Our Brands
Our Philosophy
Our Added Value
- Expertise in beauty distribution
- Highly qualified and talented teams
- Strong historical presence in the region
- Established relationships with key clients
- Efficient logistics and warehouse management
- Strong Financials