Chanel announced Olivier Polge ‘s arrival as perfumer in its fragrance laboratory, alongside Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake.

As perfumer at International Flavours and Fragrances since 1998, Olivier Polge has developed internationally successful fragrances for a number of leading luxury brands and houses.

In recognition of his creative talents, he was awarded the Prix International du Parfum in 2009.

Jacques Polge, creator of Chanel Fragrances, has played a double role since 1978, one of guaranteeing the preservation of a unique olfactory heritage, and as innovator, with each of his olfactory creations reinventing a facet of the Chanel style and becoming a reference in the history of contemporary perfumery.

Jacques Polge will continue occupying his position until the time when Olivier Polge replaces him as creator of Chanel Fragrances.

Sheldrake, a perfumer and a reputed fragrance creator, has been director of research and development at the Chanel Fragrance Laboratory since 2005. He will carry on ensuring the smooth functioning of this department while working in creative tandem with Jacques Polge and then Olivier Polge.

On his arrival at Chanel in September, Olivier Polge will undergo a complete integration programme within the house and its culture.

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