Minnetonka

Robert R. Taylor started Minnetonka in 1964 by making soap in his garage. Minnetonka's biggest contribution to the fragrance world was In 1980, when Minnetonka paid $1million for Calvin Klein Cosmetics. Minnetonka was responsible for the Obsession and Eternity fragrances.

In 1987 Minnetonka's Village Bath and SoftSoap brands were acquired by Colgate-Palmolive, and in 1989 Unilever acquired the rest of Minnetonka for $367 million, purely for the Calvin Klein fragrances, and sold the rest of the Minnetonka line to Japanese company Tsumura.

A new company, Minnetonka Brands was founded in 1993 by former SoftSoap execs who re-acquired the rights to the Village Bath and Sesame Street toiletry brands from Colgate-Palmolive. Minnetonka Brands changed its name to The Village Company in 2005.

Minnetonka Perfumes and Fragrances

  1. 1980

    1. Village Bath Heather

  2. 1979

    1. Village Bath Amber Lace

  3. 1978

    1. Village Bath Aspen Glow

  4. 1977

    1. Chicago
    2. Village Bath Tea Rose

  5. 1976

    1. Adromeda
    2. Village Bath Musk

  6. 1968

    1. Village Bath Peach

  7. 1964

    1. Village Bath Strawberry