Álvarez Gómez is a classic Spanish family company with over a century of experience in perfumery and cosmetics, best known for its iconic "Agua de Colonia Concentrada". Company Profile Founded: The company was founded as a drugstore in Madrid in the late 19th century by cousins Herminio Alvarez Gomez and Emilio Vuelta Gomez, officially operating under the name ALVAREZ GÓMEZ from new premises in 1899. Headquarters: Based in Madrid, Spain, where production of their famous cologne began in 1912 in the basement of their first shop. Ownership: It has remained a long-established, family-run business for generations, currently a fourth-generation company, though the perfumes division was recently acquired by Global Saphir Group. Specialty: The company specializes in creating high-quality, traditional colognes and personal care products using natural essences, oils, and extracts of Mediterranean plants, flowers, and fruits. Signature Product: Their signature product, "Agua de Colonia Concentrada" (Concentrated Eau de Cologne), is a timeless Spanish classic with an Art Deco bottle design, known for its fresh, clean, and invigorating unisex scent. Product Lines Beyond their classic cologne, the company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of personal care items, such as: - Bath gels - Moisturizing emulsions and creams - Soaps and bath salts - Deodorants - Specific cosmetic lines like "Balneario" and "Línea Dermo" - Various other fragrances and perfumes with different notes like lilac, mimosa, orange blossom, and green tea. Álvarez Gómez products are known for their quality, style, and authenticity, and have been used in many Spanish homes, hotels, and restaurants for generations.