Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge (born 14 June 1943) is a French perfumer, best known for his role as Head Perfumer at Les Parfums Chanel from 1978 to 2015.^[1]

Jacques Polge
Born	(1943-06-14) 14 June 1943 (age 82) L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, French Third Republic
Occupation	Perfumer
Years active	1970-2015
Employer	Chanel (1978-2015)
Children	Olivier Polge
Awards	Ordre national du Mérite

Early life

Jacques Polge grew up near Avignon, France where he says he was inspired as a child by the scent of air in the surroundings of Grasse, which was redolent with the scent of jasmine.^[2][3] After university, Jacques Polge began a traditional apprenticeship in Grasse under the guidance of Jean Carles.^[1]

Works

• 1970 - Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
• 1983 - Diva, Emanuel Ungaro^[4]
• 1987 - Senso, Emanuel Ungaro
• 1990 - Ungaro, Emanuel Ungaro
• 1989 - Tiffany for Men, Tiffany

Polge's perfumes at Chanel include:

• 1982 - Antaeus
• 1984 - Coco

inspired by the Parisian home of Coco Chanel^[5]

• 1990 - Égoïste

originally launched as a limited edition scent named "Bois Noir"' in 1987, the fragrance was eventually relaunched to the general market under the name Égoïste. Jacques Polge has said Égoïste is his favourite creation.^[6]

including Égoïste Platinum (1993)

• 1996 - Allure
• 1999 - Allure Homme

including flankers

Allure Homme Sport (2004),

Allure Homme Sport Cologne (2007),

Allure Homme Edition Blanche (2008),

Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme (2012).

• 2001 - Coco Mademoiselle

winner of FiFi Award for Best National Advertising Campaign / TV in 2008

• 2002 - Chance
• 2010 - Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette including Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum (2014)
• Les Exclusifs de Chanel fragrances notably Coromandel and Sycomore created with Christopher Sheldrake.
• 2012 - Coco Noir

created with Christopher Sheldrake