Joséphine Catapano

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

 * Norell Norell
 * Estee Lauder Youth Dew
 * Estee Lauder JHL
 * Guy Laroche Fidji
 * Shiseido Zen

Personal life
She died on May 14, 2012.

External References

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