Perfumer

About the Role

The Perfumer will be responsible for developing, refining, and evaluating fragrance compositions for various product lines, including personal care and fine fragrances. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders and hands-on work in the laboratory and evaluation rooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, refining, and evaluating fragrance compositions.
• Conducting olfactory evaluations.
• Selecting and balancing aroma ingredients.
• Collaborating with R&D and quality teams on formulation stability and compliance.
• Adapting fragrances to meet client and market requirements.
• Supporting customer presentations.
• Providing fragrance recommendations to the sales team.
• Ensuring consistency and quality in all fragrance batches produced.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and client interaction skills, with the ability to understand and translate customer preferences into fragrance concepts.
• Experience in quality control and sensory evaluation, ensuring fragrance consistency, safety, and adherence to internal and industry standards.
• Background in research and development (R&D), including formulation, stability testing, and innovation in fragrance and aroma chemistry.
• Familiarity with sales support, including presenting fragrances, explaining technical features, and partnering with sales teams on product positioning.
• Knowledge of personal care products and their fragrance requirements, including compatibility with bases and regulatory considerations.
• Relevant education in chemistry, cosmetic science, perfumery, or a related field.
• Formal perfumery training or certification is an advantage.
• Strong sense of smell, olfactory memory, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work methodically in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Mumbai.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.