Jacques Polge, Christopher Sheldrake

Jacques Polge is a legendary French perfumer who served as the in-house nose for Chanel for many decades, beginning in the 1970s. He is celebrated for creating some of the house's most iconic fragrances, including Coco, Allure, and Chance. Polge's style is characterized by sophisticated, balanced compositions that often blend classic techniques with modern sensibilities, and he became one of the most influential perfumers in the luxury fragrance industry.

Christopher Sheldrake is a British perfumer who has been the Creative Director of Fragrance at Chanel since 2012, succeeding Jacques Polge. Known for his artistic approach and ability to craft distinctive olfactory experiences, Sheldrake has developed fragrances for Chanel and previously worked with other prestigious houses. His compositions tend toward innovative and imaginative structures, often exploring unexpected ingredient combinations and narrative-driven scent profiles.