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 | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Perfumer |
Years active | 1970-2015 |
Employer | Chanel (1978-2015) |
Children | Olivier Polge |
Awards | Ordre national du Mérite |
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]
Polge's perfumes at Chanel include: