The Guardian
Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge

French

Classic French elegance with a modern twist. Known for sophisticated aldehydic florals and timeless compositions.

Often works with:Aldehydes,Rose,Jasmine,Vetiver
Chanel is not about being trendy. It's about being timeless.
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The Artist

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

TrainingRoure Bertrand Dupont
Current RoleRetired, formerly In-House at Chanel
Creative Signature

Approach

Classic French elegance with a modern twist. Known for sophisticated aldehydic florals and timeless compositions.

Signature Materials

Keeper of house heritage and classic elegance. A perfumer who builds upon centuries of tradition while evolving the codes for modern sensibilities.

Creative Signature

Distinctive Notes

CloverOpoponaxAldehydesCivetNeroliClovesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iris

Signature Accords

  • Citrus83%
  • Woody81%
  • Lavender81%

Derived from 66 compositions in the Scentsation catalog.

Collaborations

Houses Shaped

Brands Jacques has created for

Jacques Polge | Perfumer | Scentsation