In the 1980's, Omni was launched as a bargain designer impression fragrance by Deborah Richman and distributed under the brand Deborah International.
Other perfumes in the Deborah International line included her versions of popular fragrances of the day:
She boasted to People Magazine that her products contained the same oils and essences as those of her competitors. “Everything I do is first class,” says Richman. “Estée Lauder doesn’t spend any more on her components than I do.” Richman turned to Quality King, a large distributor of drugstore products that agreed to invest $5 million in her venture. Then she hired one of the top perfume formulators in the world.
Other perfumes in the Deborah International line included her versions of popular fragrances of the day:
- Gypsy/Georgi Girl (Giorgio)
- Hemlock (Halston)
- Omni (Opium)
- Enamoured (Obsession)
- Kleo (Chloe)
- Leora (Lauren)
- Olivia (Oscar de la Renta)
- Adore Adore (Anais Anais)
- Tamarind (Shalimar)
- Forever Innocence (White Linen)
- Satin & Lace/Satin Glass (White Shoulders)
- Immortal (Joy)
- Gypsy Rose (Giorgio Red)
- Wisdom (Knowing)
- Everlasting (Eternity)
- Winds (Wings)
- Sahara (Safari)
- Miz (Liz Claiborne)
- Secret Potion (White Diamonds)
- Abstractions (Realities)
- Passages (Red Door)
Fragrances for Men:
- Aegean (Aramis)
- Player (Polo)
- Hunter (Halston Z-14)
- Prince (Giorgio for Men)
- Jaguar/Jagged (Drakkar Noir)
- Everlasting (Eternity for Men)
- Magnet (Obsession for Men)
- King of Hearts (Giorgio Red for Men)
She boasted to People Magazine that her products contained the same oils and essences as those of her competitors. “Everything I do is first class,” says Richman. “Estée Lauder doesn’t spend any more on her components than I do.” Richman turned to Quality King, a large distributor of drugstore products that agreed to invest $5 million in her venture. Then she hired one of the top perfume formulators in the world.