Coty Perfumes

COTY Perfumes was founded by François Coty in 1904. Born Joseph Marie François Spoturno, a native of Corsica, he moved to Paris. He adopted the more French-sounding name of François Coty, with "Coty," a variation of his mother's maiden name. Today, COTY Inc. is American-owned and produces fragrances, cosmetics, skin and body care products, and hair products.