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François Coty (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa kɔti]; born Joseph Marie François Spoturno, [ʒɔzɛf maʁi fʁɑ̃swa spɔtuʁno]; 3 May 1874 – 25 July 1934) was a French perfumer, businessman, newspaper publisher, politician and patron of the arts.
François Coty (born May 3, 1874, Ajaccio, Corsica—died July 25, 1934, Louveciennes, Fr.) was a French perfume manufacturer who acquired newspaper interests to advance his right-wing political and social views.
François Coty, né Joseph Marie François Spoturno le 3 mai 1874 à Ajaccio et mort le 25 juillet 1934 à Louveciennes (Seine-et-Oise), est un parfumeur et industriel français, fondateur de l'entreprise de parfums Coty, aujourd'hui multinationale.
A genius perfumer, 'father of modern perfumery', 'Napoleon of perfumery'… numerous prestigious titles for a man who, during a bright and brief life, brought fame to perfumery. François Coty was born in Ajaccio, Corsica in 1874, christened Joseph-Marie-François Spoturno.
Coty was founded as a fragrance house in Paris, France by Joseph Marie François Spoturno. To launch his new business, he chose a new name – something that would evoke elegance and beauty to consumers around the world.
In 1904, after a flamboyant demonstration, Coty got an order for twelve bottles of his latest creation, La Rose Jacqueminot, from the Grands Magasins du Louvres, a major Parisian department store. Additional orders came quickly and, with assistance from Chiris and others, Coty found himself becoming famous — and rich.
1 day ago · François Coty launched its first perfume – La Rose Jacqueminot – back in 1904, some 120 years ago. An homage to the flower Rosa Centifolia , La Rose went on to cement Coty's presence in the ...
