Olivier Polge is a native of Grasse, and the son of perfumer Jacques Polge. He studied art history before taking training courses at Charabot and ACM; Polge joined International Flavors & Fragrances as a trainee perfumer in 1998.
Olivier Polge won the 2009 International Fragrance Prize / Prix International du Parfum for artistic achievements in the field of perfumery.
Fragrances developed by Olivier Polge
Azzaro Visit for Women (with Domitille Bertier)
Balenciaga Balenciaga Paris (2010)
Breil Breil for Women (2006)
Burberry Burberry Sport for Women (2010, with Beatrice Piquet)
Burberry The Beat (2008, with Dominique Ropion & Beatrice Piquet)
Burberry The Beat For Men (2008, with Domitille Bertier)
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Rouge (2005)
Cacharel Liberte (2007, with Domitille Bertier)
Cacharel Noa Perle (2006, with Domitille Bertier)
Christian Dior Pure Poison (2004, with Dominique Ropion & Carlos Benaïm)
Christian Dior Homme (2005)
Davidoff Hot Water (2009, with Domitille Bertier)
Diesel Only The Brave (2009, with Alienor Massenet & Pierre Wargnye)
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (2008)
Emanuel Ungaro Apparition for men (2005)
Emaneul Ungaro Apparition Homme Intense (2007)
Giorgio Armani Armani Code for women (2006, with Dominique Ropion & Carlos Benaïm)
Guerlain Cuir Beluga (2005)
Jil Sander Jil (2009, with Bruno Jovanovic)
Kate Moss Vintage (2009)
Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Boisée (2010)
Kenzo Power (2008)
Lancôme Miracle Forever (2006, with Dominique Ropion)
La Perla Blue
Liz Claiborne Bora Bora
Longwood Gardens Always in Bloom (2010)
Moschino Friends Men (2005)
Roberto Verino Gold (2009)
Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Pour Homme (2007)
Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Pour Homme Black (2009)
Salvatore Ferragamo F for Fascinating (2007)
Salvatore Ferragamo F for Fascinating Night (2009)
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris Pour Homme (2010, with Domitille Bertier)
Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega (2009, with Carlos Benaïm)
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (2005, with Carlos Benaïm and Domitille Bertier)
Selected quotes
In a fragrance, there is nothing worse than useless ingredients. — From The Malay Mail, 1/17/2008, discussing Lancôme Miracle Forever.
I think it’s dangerous to be satisfied with yourself. — From New fragrance is classical not retro at The Star, discussing Balenciaga Paris.
Further reading
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