Fragrance Evaluator

about the company
We are representing a world-class creator of fragrances, a key partner to many of the most recognizable consumer brands on the globe. With a celebrated history of sensory innovation and a major international network of R&D and creative centers, our client is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scent. They are currently seeking a passionate Fragrance Evaluator to join their state-of-the-art creative studio in Singapore.

about the job

This is a critical, hands-on role at the very heart of the creative process. You will act as the creative compass for projects, using your deep olfactive knowledge to guide the development of commercially successful fragrances. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Partner daily with perfumers, acting as their key creative guide to help them win briefs.
• Meticulously evaluate new fragrance submissions, providing precise, actionable, and constructive sensory feedback.
• Interpret and deconstruct client briefs to understand all technical and creative requirements.
• Suggest innovative fragrance ideas and modifications to align submissions with the project's goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Application Lab to coordinate and test fragrance performance in final product bases.
• Act as a regional trend expert, maintaining the fragrance library, and analyzing new product launches across the markets.

about the manager/team
You will join a highly collaborative and passionate team of creative experts, including Perfumers, Creative Managers, and Lab Technicians. The culture is one of curiosity, precision, and teamwork, where your nose and market insights are valued as a critical part of every project's success.

skills and experience required

• A background in Chemistry or a related science is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience as a fragrance evaluator within a fragrance house.
• A trained, nuanced, and expert sense of smell is essential.
• Strong knowledge of fragrance families, raw materials, and olfactive terminology.
• Familiarity with market trends and key products, ideally across the region.
• Excellent ability to articulate abstract scent concepts and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong project management skills to manage multiple deadlines.

To apply online please use the apply function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn or email at florence.pang(@)randstad.com.sg

(EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)