Chérigan was established by a Czech immigrant Ota Polacek in Paris, France in 1929. "Founded in the exalted atmosphere of 1929, Maison Cherigan offers innovative creations, rich in this current of daring and chic that animates the capital. It perfumes those who have made Montparnasse and Montmartre their playground. Mixed with the singing measures of a trumpet, soar the laughter, all the thrill of a generation." - a note from the brand.