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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.
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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.
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.
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 Inc. is an American multinational beauty company founded in 1904 by François Coty. With its subsidiaries, it develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes fragrances, cosmetics, skin care, nail care, and both professional and retail hair care products. Coty owns around 40 brands as of 2024.
François Coty was not a child prodigy. François Coty was not an overnight success. Yet from the moment in 1904 of his great perfume marketing breakthrough — as a 29 year old married man — his rise to extraordinary wealth came "overnight" — thanks to his business insights, hard work, and amazing tenacity.
