Olivier Polge
Olivier Polge | |
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| Born | July 30, 1974 France |
| Occupation | Perfumer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Principal perfumer for Chanel; creator of Misia, Boy, Chanel No. 5 L’Eau |
Olivier Polge (born July 30, 1974) is a distinguished French perfumer who currently serves as the principal perfumer for Chanel. Among his creations are fragrances such as Misia, Boy, and Chanel's No. 5 L’Eau.
He is the son of Jacques Polge, who was Chanel's lead perfumer for nearly four decades. Originally, Olivier intended to pursue a career as a classical pianist but redirected his path after studying art history and completing an internship at Chanel. His professional experience includes a tenure at International Flavours and Fragrances, where he co-developed acclaimed perfumes like Dior Homme and Viktor and Rolf's Flowerbomb. In 2012, he teamed up with Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo to craft Lancome's La Vie Est Belle.
Olivier Polge became part of Chanel’s perfumery team in 2013 and assumed the role of head perfumer in 2015 following his father’s retirement. In 2018, he introduced Bleu de Chanel Parfum, a fresh interpretation of the original fragrance originally created by Jacques Polge.