Joséphine Catapano Explained

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.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Catapano is cited as a mentor and influence to Sophia Grosjman.^{[4] [5] [6]} 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.^{[7] [8]}

Creations

• Norell Norell^[9]
• Estee Lauder Youth Dew
• Estee Lauder JHL
• Guy Laroche Fidji
• Shiseido Zen

Personal life

She died on May 14, 2012.^[8]

External References

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: The New Wave of American Perfumers Are More Interested in "Dirtiness". Liana. Schaffner.
2. Web site: How Female Perfumers Are Smashing Glass Ceilings in the Fragrance Industry.
3. Web site: Beauty Icon: Estée Lauder Youth Dew - Telegraph. fashion.telegraph.co.uk.
4. Web site: Sophia Grojsman. 18 September 2018. Wikipedia.
5. Web site: Perfume Shrine: Josephine Catapano: 1918- 2012. 18 May 2012.
6. Web site: Renegades, Artists, and Artisans : Women in Perfumery « Bois de Jasmin. boisdejasmin.com.
7. Web site: Perfumer Josephine Catapano passes away :: Now Smell This. www.nstperfume.com.
8. Web site: Obituary - Josephine Catapano December 29, 1918 - May 14, 2012 . dignitymemorial.com . June 29, 2019.
9. Web site: The New Norell: How Celine Barel and Baccarat Remastered a Classic Perfume. Sarah. Wu.