Joséphine Catapano (December 29, 1918 – May 14, 2012) was an American perfumer.
Biography
Joséphine Catapano studied at Hunter High School and Hunter College before starting a career in the perfume industry. In 1953, she created
Estée Lauder's first fragrance and perennial best-seller, Youth Dew, a bath oil that also functioned as a perfume.
Catapano is cited as a mentor and influence to
Sophia Grosjman.
She worked as an executive at
International Flavors and Fragrances.
Awards and recognition
Catapano received the Cosmetic Career Women's Award in 1980. In 1993, Catapano received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Perfumers.
Creations
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Estee Lauder ''Youth Dew''
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Personal life
She died on May 14, 2012.
References
External References
Edwards, Michael. Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances. 1996.
Perfumers
1918 births
2012 deaths
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