In-house perfumer for Chanel from 1978 to 2015, often called 'the Nose of Chanel'. Succeeded Henri Robert and was later succeeded by his son Olivier Polge.

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein · Amber

≈ $25save ~$85

Shares Mandarin, Coriander, Cinnamon

Boss Bottled

Hugo Boss · Woody

≈ $38save ~$72

Shares Cinnamon, Mahogany, Carnation

Side Effect

Initio Parfums Privés · Amber

≈ $310

Shares Cinnamon, Tobacco, Vanilla

Safari for Men

Ralph Lauren · Woody

≈ $50save ~$60

Shares Coriander, Carnation, Cinnamon

Vetiver Guerlain

Guerlain · Woody

≈ $73save ~$37

Shares Tobacco, Coriander, Mandarin

Xeryus

Givenchy · Woody

≈ $55save ~$55

Shares Mandarin, Carnation, Coriander