Atkinsons Atkinsons Atkinsons fragrances and colognes is a famous perfume brand. It is now based in Italy. James Attenson opened his perfume and soap shop in 1799 in London. He became the personal perfumer of the royal family in 1826. Attenson is an old perfume house. Its first edition was launched in 1878 and its modern edition from 2014. The house fragrances were issued in collaboration with perfumers Christian Nagel, Violin Collas, Amandine Marie and Frances Delamont.