Jacques Polge
French perfumer
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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 | 14 June 1943 |
| Education | Aix-Marseille University |
| 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 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
- 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:
- 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
