Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge is a French perfumer, best known for his role as Head Perfumer at Les Parfums Chanel from 1978 to 2015.

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. After university, Jacques Polge began a traditional apprenticeship in Grasse under the guidance of Jean Carles.

• 1970 - Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
• 1982 - Diva, Emanuel Ungaro
• 1987 - Senso, 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

• 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.

• 1996 - Allure
• 1999 - Allure Homme

including flankers Allure Homme Sport, Allure Homme Sport Cologne, Allure Homme Sport Extreme, Allure Homme Edition Blanche.

• 2001 - Coco Mademoiselle

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

• 2002 - Chance
• 2010 - Bleu de Chanel
• Les Exclusifs de Chanel fragrances notably Coromandel and Sycomore created with Christopher Sheldrake.
• 2012 - Coco Noir

created with Christopher Sheldrake