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 |
| Occupation | Perfumer |
| Years active | 1970-2015 |
| Employer | Chanel (1978-2015) |
| Children | Olivier Polge |
| Awards | Ordre national du Mérite |
Early life edit
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 edit
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- 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:
- inspired by the Parisian home of Coco Chanel[4]
- 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.[5]
- 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
References edit
- ^ a b 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
- ^ "Coco Chanel, parfum mythique pour femme". Vogue (in French). 2008. 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.
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