Jacques Flechier

Jacques Polge is a celebrated French perfumer who served as the exclusive nose for the House of Chanel from 1978 until 2015. Born in Sourzac, France, he studied literature before pursuing a career in perfumery, training in Givaudan in Switzerland under Jean Martel. During his decades-long tenure at Chanel, Polge shaped the modern olfactory identity of the luxury brand, creating some of its most iconic and commercially successful fragrances.

His impressive portfolio includes legendary creations such as Chanel Coco (1984), Egoïste (1990), Allure (1996), Chance (2002), and Coco Mademoiselle (2001), as well as the masculine staple Bleu de Chanel (2010). Polge is known for a classic yet innovative style that respects Chanel's heritage while incorporating modern freshness and elegance. He formally handed over the reins of the house to his son, Olivier Polge, in 2015.