Jacques Polge
# 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.

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

## Works

* 1970 - Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
* 1982 - Diva, Emanuel Ungaro
* 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
* 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
