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Jacques Polge
Former In-House Perfumer
FrenchRetired (last worked for Chanel).
Biography
Jacques Polge is a legendary French perfumer known for his tenure as the in-house perfumer for Chanel from 1978 to 2015. During his time at Chanel, he modernized the brand's fragrance portfolio and created some of its most iconic scents, balancing traditional elegance with contemporary sophistication. Polge is celebrated for his ability to craft complex, refined compositions that resonate across generations.
Profile
TitleFormer In-House Perfumer
NationalityFrench
Current HouseRetired (last worked for Chanel).
Former CompaniesWorked with Roure-Bertrand-Dupont (now part of Givaudan) before joining Chanel.
EducationJacques Polge was trained in Grasse, the historic perfume capital of France, and studied the art of perfumery under the tutelage of master perfumers.
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