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Historia Barri Perfumes
Historia Barri Perfumes
Historia Barri Perfumes
since 1958

Our History

Founded in 1958 by Mariano Uribarri. BARRI started as a small artisanal laboratory at the center of Bilbao. BARRI Perfumes is nowadays an important reference in the Scent Marketing and air freshener.


Since 1958
BARRI started as a small artisanal laboratory at the center of Bilbao.

1975 New facilities - New laboratory
The laboratory is moved to brand new industrial facilities with many more capacity of the previous ones, in Bolueta (Industrial zone of Bilbao).

Our Brand LIT ® is the our main brand to this day and a reference today of an air freshener that has evolved in quality, line of aromas and care for the environment.

LIT® Ecological is a leading air freshener that covers a high-end sector in the range of deodorants for homes.

Throughout our history in the market, BARRI has developed a multitude of products and brands.

SINCE 1958 UNTIL NOW

01

1958

Founded by Mariano Uribarri in Bilbao
02

1958-1974

  • 1966 - LIT Shampoo in ampoules
  • 1967 - Introduction of washing powder BAT
  • 1970 - Air Freshener LIT
  • 1975 - Eau de Colognes in bulk Blonda, Citrón y Agua Salvaje, brands
03

1974

The laboratory is moved to brand new industrial facilities with many more capacity of the previous ones, in Bolueta (Industrial zone of Bilbao).
04

1975-1990

  • 1977 - Fixeder hairspray
  • 1982 - Expansion of the bulk cologne line
  • 1986 - LIT Shampoo
  • 1987 - Marvel bath gel
  • 1988 - Launched on the market of new cleaning products, Kiss brand
05

1990-1995

  • 1990 - EDERKA  Shampoo
  • 1990 - FARAY Bath gel
  • 1987 - Air Freshener LIT Concentrated for WC
  • 1995 - Eau de Cologne AMBAR SPORT
  • 1995 - Eau de Toilette NELSON and HAWAI FIRE
  • 1995 - Eau de Parfum ALEXANDRA and PIERRE D.
06

1995

Barri expands its laboratory and new facilities facilities with 460 square meters.
07

1995-2000

  • 1995 - International Bilbao Fair
  • 1996 - Expobodas (BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre)
  • 1997 - Expobodas (BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre)
  • 1998 - Expobodas (BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre)
  • 1998 - LIT Air Freshener individual packaging:  500 ml. format
  • 1998 - LIT Air Freshener for stores, boutiques, offices, hotels, etc. Eau de toilette line
08

2000-2012

  • 2000 - Market launch - Air Freshener EDER Natural
  • 2000 - BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre
  • 2001 - New packaging of LIT Air Freshsner concentrated: In glass bottled os 120 ml.
  • 2002 - Eau de Toilette MIRAFLORES 115 and GIZONA 115
  • 2002 - Exhibition fair. Hotel Barceló Nervión in Bilbao
  • 2003 - BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre
  • 2004 - BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre
09

2012

The laboratory is moved to brand new and modern facilities in the industrial area at Erletxe in Galdakao, near the Intenational Airport of Bilbao.
10

2013-2015

  • 2013 - Introduction of Special Edition LIT Home fragrance
  • 2015 - Esential Oil 100% by BARRI
  • 2015 - LIT Car - Car Air Freshener
  • 2015 - B by BARRI - Eau de Parfum for Man
11

2017

  • 2017 - 58 Original by BARRI - Professional air freshener line.
  • 2017 -  C by BARRI - Eau de Cologne
12

2018

  • 2018 - A by BARRI - Eau de Parfum for Woman
  • 2018 - Scent Oil for Scent Diffuser Machines - NebuLIT
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