Oliver Polge

[Schad]

Are you a fan of his work? Includes:

Christian Dior Pure Poison (2004, with Dominique Ropion & Carlos Benaïm)
Christian Dior Homme (2005)
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (2008)
Guerlain Cuir Beluga (2005)
Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Boisée (2010)
Kenzo Power (2008)
Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Pour Homme (2007)
Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Pour Homme Black (2009)
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris Pour Homme (2010, with Domitille Bertier)
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (2005, with Carlos Benaïm and Domitille Bertier)
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb (2012)

I did not like Spicebomb (too spicy). I obv love DH. I first didnt like MiP but now like it (not as much as DH). I have not tried Kenzo Power but have heard good things. I am told Cuir Beluga is AMAZING.

 

[maxman]

I didn't know that Jacques Polge had a son in the business.
i wonder if the two will collaborate on a project sometime?

 

[jakespoppy]

I think I've only tried three of those, and really like the Dior Homme, D&G The One for Men is very nice and reminds me of Gucci for Men, and didn't find MIP that appealing. I enjoyed Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme, but that one wasn't a Polge scent.

 

[Lamb Root]

I've tried Dior Homme and YSL L'Homme Libre. Former was good. I wasn't too crazy about the latter.

 

[Niles]

I also really like Dior Homme, but don't really know much about the others on the list.

 

[The Chandos]

Can't say I'm a big fan. Of all of his creations, Cuir Beluga is the only one I remotely like, and I can live without it.

 

[Schad]

I would like to sample Cuir Beluga. Another one of those Guerlain L'Maitrere (?) collection frags that is very very expensive and hard to find as decant.

I also want to try his Kenzo Power which I am told is a bit easier to find as decant.

 

[Schad]

Did a Polge / Polge-inspired sniff test with wife and mom.
Results:

Wife:
1. Kenzo Power
2. Midnight in paris EdP
3. Dior Homme Edt vintage
4. Dior Homme Edt reformulation

Mom:
1. Midnight in Paris EdP
2. Dior Homme Edt vintage
3. Kenzo Power
4. Dior Homme Edt reformulation

Looks like DH new version is the big loser here. Glad I have the Vintage too. Both liked MIP!