Meet the “nose” of Chanel #shorts

Summary

Olivier Polge, Chanel's master perfumer, discusses the art and science of fragrance creation, emphasizing that a perfumer's role is to identify and interpret scents rather than possess a supernatural sense of smell. Working directly in flower fields, Polge sources ingredients and creates fragrances, describing himself as a "sommelier of scent" who can detect thousands of smells and appreciates delicate notes like iris, violet, and woody undertones. His work involves both crafting new fragrances and maintaining the integrity of Chanel's classic scents, highlighting the nuanced and creative nature of perfume development.