Fragrance Evaluation Scientist – Trainee Perfumer

Fragrance Evaluation Scientist – Trainee PerfumerLocation: ChennaiExperience: 5+ YearsFunction: R&D – Fragrance / PerfumeryAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Fragrance Evaluation Scientist – Trainee Perfumer with strong sensory and olfactive capabilities to support fragrance evaluation, application testing, stability assessment, and benchmarking within R&D. The selected candidate will also undergo structured development toward becoming an in-house perfumer.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate and grade fragrance submissions based on character, strength, bloom, diffusion, dry-down, substantivity, and brief-fit.Conduct structured sensory evaluation, olfactive profiling, ranking, discrimination, and benchmarking studies.Assess fragrance stability, dosage optimization, and application performance across personal care and related product bases.Identify fragrance issues including odour shift, discoloration, instability, and base interactions.Maintain evaluation formats, sensory scores, olfactive vocabulary, and technical documentation.Support consumer sniff tests, sensory panels, fragrance benchmarking, and trend analysis.Work with analytical teams to interpret GC / GC-MS / headspace data alongside olfactive observations.Build knowledge of fragrance raw materials, accords, naturals, synthetics, and application behaviour.Undergo structured perfumery training covering raw-material recognition, accord creation, fragrance construction, formula modification, and dry-down design.Ensure fragrance evaluations align with IFRA, allergen, BIS, and internal safety requirements.Candidate Profile:3–5 years of experience in fragrance evaluation, olfactive assessment, sensory science, fragrance application laboratories, consumer sensory research, or related R&D evaluation roles.Master’s degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Life Sciences, or B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical, Cosmetic, or Food Technology.Strong ability to detect, differentiate, memorize, and articulate olfactive nuances.Experience in cosmetics, personal care, fragrance houses, sensory laboratories, or FMCG R&D preferred.Exposure to GC/GC-MS, IFRA standards, sensory statistics, or formal perfumery training will be an advantage.Strong documentation, analytical thinking, and communication skills.Must have a highly developed sense of smell and be comfortable working in a fragrance-sensitive laboratory environment.Important: Product formulation or product-development experience is not mandatory. Selection will primarily focus on sensory and olfactive capability.