Senior Fragrance Evaluation Manager

About the JobRole DescriptionA Senior Fragrance Evaluation Manager leads the evaluation, development, and assessment of fragrances across perfumes, personal care products, home fragrances, and other consumer products. The role involves working closely with perfumers, fragrance houses, product development teams, marketing departments, and commercial stakeholders to evaluate fragrance concepts, review performance, coordinate testing, and ensure products meet creative, technical, and commercial objectives.The position is suitable for candidates with experience in fragrance evaluation, perfumery, cosmetics, beauty, personal care, consumer products, or fragrance development. Strong sensory evaluation skills and previous experience managing fragrance projects are highly valued.Key ResponsibilitiesLead fragrance evaluation activities across assigned perfume, beauty, personal care, and home-fragrance projects.Evaluate fragrance samples and provide structured sensory feedback to perfumers and fragrance development teams.Assess fragrance characteristics including top notes, heart notes, base notes, intensity, diffusion, longevity, balance, and overall profile.Translate creative briefs and consumer requirements into clear fragrance evaluation criteria.Work closely with perfumers and fragrance houses to develop fragrances aligned with project objectives.Review fragrance modifications and provide detailed feedback throughout the development process.Coordinate fragrance evaluation sessions with internal teams, perfumers, marketing professionals, product developers, and commercial stakeholders.Establish evaluation schedules, testing plans, project milestones, and sample review processes.Compare fragrance prototypes against reference products, market benchmarks, and approved fragrance briefs.Evaluate fragrance performance in relevant product bases and applications.Assess fragrance performance on appropriate substrates or finished products according to established testing procedures.Monitor fragrance stability, compatibility, intensity, and sensory performance in collaboration with technical teams.Support consumer testing, sensory panels, market research, and product testing activities when required.Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback from fragrance evaluations and testing programs.Identify trends, patterns, strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities in fragrance concepts.Prepare detailed fragrance evaluation reports and recommendations for management and project stakeholders.Maintain accurate records of fragrance samples, evaluation results, revisions, approvals, and project status.Manage fragrance sample libraries and ensure samples are correctly labeled, stored, tracked, and documented.Coordinate with fragrance suppliers regarding sample requests, modifications, technical information, availability, and delivery schedules.Maintain strong professional relationships with fragrance houses, perfumers, suppliers, laboratories, and external testing partners.Participate in fragrance briefings, creative workshops, concept development sessions, and product review meetings.Provide sensory and market insights to support fragrance strategy and product positioning.Monitor fragrance industry trends, emerging ingredients, consumer preferences, market launches, and competitive products.Conduct competitive fragrance reviews and benchmark analysis.Support the development of fragrance concepts for new product launches and product line extensions.Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure fragrance concepts align with brand identity, target consumers, and market positioning.Support product development teams in selecting fragrances suitable for specific product formats and applications.Assist with fragrance-related troubleshooting and investigate sensory concerns or product performance issues.Coordinate with regulatory, quality, procurement, and technical teams regarding fragrance requirements.Review fragrance documentation and ensure relevant information is available for product development and approval processes.Assist with fragrance cost considerations and evaluate alternatives when required.Support supplier negotiations and fragrance development discussions from a sensory and commercial perspective.Manage multiple fragrance projects simultaneously while maintaining evaluation quality and project timelines.Mentor and guide junior fragrance evaluators and team members.Develop evaluation procedures, training materials, and sensory assessment standards.Train team members in fragrance terminology, sensory evaluation techniques, and professional fragrance assessment.Maintain high standards of confidentiality regarding fragrance formulas, product concepts, suppliers, and upcoming launches.Ensure fragrance evaluation activities comply with company procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable UAE regulations.Perform other fragrance evaluation, product development, sensory analysis, and management duties as assigned.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Fragrance, Perfumery, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Biology, or a related field is preferred.Specialized training in perfumery, fragrance evaluation, sensory science, or cosmetic formulation is an advantage.Significant previous experience in fragrance evaluation, perfumery, cosmetics, personal care, beauty, or fragrance product development is preferred.Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, perfume structure, raw materials, and sensory characteristics.Excellent ability to identify and describe fragrance notes, accords, intensity, diffusion, longevity, and overall sensory profiles.Strong sensory evaluation and analytical skills.Ability to provide clear, objective, and commercially relevant fragrance feedback.Understanding of fragrance development processes from brief creation through final approval.Familiarity with fragrance houses, perfumers, fragrance ingredients, and industry practices.Knowledge of fragrance applications in fine fragrance, personal care, cosmetics, home fragrance, or related products.Strong understanding of consumer preferences and fragrance market trends.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to communicate effectively with perfumers, technical teams, marketing departments, suppliers, and senior management.Strong project-management and organizational abilities.Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, samples, and stakeholders simultaneously.Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.Analytical approach to sensory feedback and product evaluation.Ability to interpret consumer testing and market research information.Experience with sensory evaluation methodologies and testing protocols is an advantage.Strong leadership and team-management abilities.Ability to train, mentor, and develop junior team members.Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.Experience with product-development, sample-management, or laboratory information systems is an advantage.Commercial awareness and understanding of luxury, beauty, cosmetics, and consumer-product markets.Professional, creative, and highly observant approach.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment.Fluency in English is preferred; knowledge of Arabic or additional languages is an advantage.Knowledge of the UAE and Middle East fragrance market is an advantage.Relevant professional fragrance, perfumery, sensory science, or cosmetic certification is an advantage.What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experience and qualifications.Professional and creative fragrance-development environment.Opportunity to work with perfumers, fragrance houses, beauty brands, and product-development teams.Exposure to fine fragrance, cosmetics, personal care, and home-fragrance projects.Opportunity to evaluate and develop innovative fragrance concepts and product launches.On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.Opportunities to strengthen expertise in sensory evaluation, fragrance development, consumer insights, and market analysis.Career development opportunities within fragrance, perfumery, beauty, cosmetics, personal care, and consumer products.Opportunities to collaborate with international fragrance professionals and creative teams.Professional training and industry-development opportunities.Employment benefits in accordance with UAE labour regulations.