Armand Petitjean

Armand Petitjean

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France Born 1884 Lancôme

His early Lancôme fragrances were presented as a group in 1935, including Tropiques, Conquête, Kypre, Tendres Nuits and Bocages. His later compositions included Magie and Trésor.

About

Armand Petitjean was initiated into perfumery by François Coty and founded Lancôme in 1935 after a career in South America. At the Brussels Universal Exhibition that year, he presented Lancôme's first five fragrances: Tropiques, Conquête, Kypre, Tendres Nuits and Bocages. In the early 1950s, he composed Magie and Trésor. Lancôme was sold to L'Oréal in 1964.

Notable Creations

  • Tropiques
  • Conquête
  • Kypre
  • Tendres Nuits
  • Trésor

Training

Coty

Creations by Armand Petitjean