Jacques Polge
Born 1943French
About Jacques Polge
Jacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer (or 'nose') at Chanel for over 35 years, from 1978 to 2013. During that time he created some of the house's most important fragrances, including Coco Mademoiselle, Allure, and Egoiste. He also supervised reformulations of the legendary Chanel No. 5 to keep it consistent as raw materials became harder to source. His son Olivier Polge succeeded him at Chanel in 2013.
Creative Philosophy: Polge was known for his patience and precision. He often spent years developing a single fragrance, believing that great perfumery cannot be rushed. His work at Chanel was defined by elegance, restraint, and a deep respect for the house's heritage.
Fragrances by Jacques Polge
Chanel Chanel No. 5 Eau PremièreEDP · 2008
Read →Chanel Chanel No. 19 PoudreEDP · 2011
Read →Chanel Chanel Cristalle Eau VerteEDT · 2009
Read →Chanel Chanel AllureEDP · 1996
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure SensuelleEDP · 2005
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure HommeEDT · 1999
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure Homme SportEDT · 2004
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure Homme Sport CologneEDC · 2007
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau ExtrêmeEDP · 2012
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure Homme Edition BlancheEDT · 2008
Read →Chanel Chanel Allure Homme Edition NoireEDP · 2018
Read →Chanel Chanel CocoEDP · 1984
Read →Chanel Chanel Coco NoirEDP · 2012
Read →Chanel Chanel Coco MademoiselleEDP · 2001
Read →Chanel Chanel ChanceEDT · 2003
Read →Chanel Chanel Chance Eau FraîcheEDT · 2007
Read →Chanel Chanel Chance Eau TendreEDT · 2010
Read →Chanel Bleu de ChanelEDT · 2010
Read →Chanel ÉgoïsteEDT · 1990
Read →Chanel Platinum ÉgoïsteEDT · 1993
Read →Chanel Chanel AntaeusEDT · 1981
Read →Chanel Chanel Pour Monsieur ConcentréeEDP · 1989
Read →Chanel Chanel No. 18EDP · 2007
Read →Chanel 31 Rue CambonEDP · 2007
Read →Chanel Chanel BeigeEDP · 2008
Read →Chanel Chanel Bel RespiroEDP · 2007
Read →Chanel Chanel CoromandelEDP · 2007
Read →Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de CologneEDC · 2017
Read →Chanel Eau de Cologne Pour MonsieurEDC · 2018
Read →Chanel Chanel Eau de Cologne AntaeusEDC · 2019
Read →Chanel Chanel Eau de Cologne ÉgoïsteEDC · 2019
Read →Chanel Chanel No. 5 Eau de ParfumEDP · 1986
Read →Emanuel Ungaro DivaEDP · 1983
Read →Emanuel Ungaro Diva Eau de ToiletteEDT · 1983
Read →Emanuel Ungaro Diva ParfumParfum · 1983
Read →Emanuel Ungaro Diva Eau de CologneEDC · 1983
Read →Emanuel Ungaro Diva Parfum de ToilettePDT · 1985
Read →Jean Patou Bleu de ChanelEDT · 2010
Read →Jean Patou Coco MademoiselleEDP · 2001
Read →Jean Patou Chanel Allure Homme SportEDT · 2004
Read →References
- Chanel Official. "The Perfumers of Chanel."
- Burr, Chandler. "The Emperor of Scent." Random House, 2003.
Last updated: 2026-04-18