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French perfumer

Born (1943-06-14) 14 June 1943 (age 82)

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, French Third Republic

Yearsactive1970-2015

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

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 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 his studies at Aix-Marseille University, where he pursued a degree in English and literature, Jacques Polge began a traditional apprenticeship in Grasse under the guidance of Jean Carles.^[1]

Jacques Polge is the father of perfumer Olivier Polge, who joined him at Chanel in 2013.

Works

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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

References

1 2 Kerr, Alison (31 March 2006). "Channelling chanel". The Scotsman. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
↑ Grinnell, SunHee (28 September 2008). "Chanel "Nose" Jacques Polge". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
↑ "Jacques Polge:Interview", The Fragrance Foundation, archived from the original on 13 June 2010, retrieved 23 November 2022
↑ "Emanuel Ungaro". emungaro.ru. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
↑ "Coco Chanel, parfum mythique pour femme". Vogue (in French). 2008. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
↑ Gaboué, Stéphane (2 September 2010). "Q&A with Legendary Chanel Perfumer Jacques Polge". Hint. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2011.

v t e Chanel
Owners	Alain Wertheimer Gérard Wertheimer Jacques Wertheimer Pierre Wertheimer
Designers	Coco Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Virginie Viard
Perfumers	Ernest Beaux Jacques Polge Olivier Polge Henri Robert
Perfumes	Bleu de Chanel Bois des Îles Chanel No. 5 Chanel No. 19 Chanel No. 22 Chanel Chance Coco Coco Mademoiselle Cuir de Russie Égoïste
Garments	Little black dress Jacqueline Kennedy's pink Chanel suit
Other products	Chanel 2.55 handbag Chanel J12 watch
Films	Chanel Solitaire Coco Before Chanel Coco Chanel Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky No. 5 the Film
Musical	Coco
Book	The Allure of Chanel
Related	Mousse Partners

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