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

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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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Personal life

She died on May 14, 2012.

References

External References

Edwards, Michael. Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances. 1996.
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