Mission Statement
Our Company
- Master Distributor / Agent of fine fragrances and cosmetics covering: - Caribbean
- Family company founded in 1988
- Office and warehouse in Miami
- Multicultural team of 16 nationalities - 44 based in Miami + 12 in various cities throughout the region
- Travel Retail markets of the Western Hemisphere
- Local Markets of Latin America
- 34 in Sales, 14 in Marketing & Training, 8 in Administration & Finance
- 204 Beauty consultants
Our Philisophy
- Collaborate closely with our suppliers
- Always remain loyal and transparent
- Follow our partners' core values
- Respect the brands' image and strategy
- Maintain a long-term partnership with our suppliers and client alike
Our Added Value
- Expertise in luxury fragrances distribution
- Highly qualified commercial and marketing teams
- Strong historical presence in the region
- Established relationships with key clients
- Efficient logistics and warehouse management systems in our Miami facilities (33,000 Sq Ft)
“We are passionate about our brands, proud to serve our clients and driven by excellence.”
History
| 1953 | Guillo & Bona, founded by Maurice Guillo and Jacques Bona in Paris First agency company exporting luxury brands to the Caribbean and Central America Introduction of Dior, Rochas and Givenchy in the region |
| 1974 | Second Generation, Philippe and Jean-Jacques Bona, join the company Expansion to South America Launch of Azzaro and Gucci |
| 1982 | Jean-Jacques and his wife, Patricia, open a G&B branch in Panama Expansion to US and Canada duty free markets Beginning of distribution activity |
| 1988 | Essence Corp founded in Miami |
| 1993 | Introduction of Burberry Fragrances |
| 2002 | Third generation joins the company: Antoine Bona, son of Jean-Jacques and Patricia Bona, followed by cousin Guillaume and sister Laetitia Bona Piedra |
| 2003 | Essence Corp becomes the Regional Sales and Marketing office of the Clarins Group |
| 2007 to 2012 |
Addition of Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Oscar de la Renta, Hermes, BPI group, Bulgari and Lolita Lempicka to portfolio Opening of distribution in Puerto Rico Local Market |
To be continued...
