Coty, Emeraude, 'Emerald', 7.5 ml. or 0.25 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1946, 1975, Paris, France ..

François Spoturno, originally from Corsica, studied perfumery with Antoine Chiris in Grasse for one or two years before moving to Paris, adopting a variation on his mother's name, which was 'Coti', and launching his perfume business with La Rose Jacqueminot in 1904.

Coty was one of the first to understand the importance of fragrance packaging, and more specifically a beautiful bottle .. "A perfume is seen as much as it is smelled", he said. His business expanded, eventually encompassing cosmetics and powders as well as perfumes, until he was one of the wealthiest men in France.

In addition to revolutionizing the packaging and marketing of perfume, Coty was also a respected perfumer. Among his many creations: L'Origan in 1905, Chypre, which was arguably his most famous scent, in 1917, Emeraude in 1921, Paris in 1922, and L'Aimant in 1927. Coty actually lived next door to Rene Lalique, and thus a marriage was born between perfume and packaging.


Launched in 1921, the longer Emeraude is on, the more wonderful it gets .. it is a true gem. At first glance, Emeraude is a little sharp and aldehydic, and citrusy and resinous quality, but just as quickly it hints that it will mellow out into a creamy amber vanilla dry down. Marilyn Monroe was known to wear this perfume!

Top notes are Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, and Tarragon
Heart notes are Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rose, and Brazilian Rosewood
Base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Opoponax, Benzoin, and Vanilla.

Offered here is a quarter ounce bottle of Coty's Emeraude parfum Extrait. It is quite pristine and almost full, and it comes in its original presentation box. I am going to guess that this bottle was issued in the 1970's.