title: Jacques Polge
text: # 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
  