Jacques Polge
Born (1943-06-14) 14 June 1943 (age 80)
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, French Third Republic
OccupationPerfumer
Years active1970-2015
EmployerChanel (1978-2015)
ChildrenOlivier Polge
AwardsOrdre 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]

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

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Polge's perfumes at Chanel include:

inspired by the Parisian home of Coco Chanel[4]
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.[5]
including flankers Allure Homme Sport, Allure Homme Sport Cologne, Allure Homme Sport Extreme, Allure Homme Edition Blanche.
winner of FiFi Award for Best National Advertising Campaign / TV in 2008
created with Christopher Sheldrake

References

  1. ^ a b Kerr, Alison (31 March 2006). "Channelling chanel". The Scotsman. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. ^ Grinnell, SunHee (28 September 2008). "Chanel "Nose" Jacques Polge". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Jacques Polge:Interview", The Fragrance Foundation, archived from the original on 13 June 2010, retrieved 23 November 2022
  4. ^ "Coco Chanel, parfum mythique pour femme". Vogue (in French). 2008. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  5. ^ 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.


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