Fragrance Trainee — Four‑Year Paid Perfumer Apprenticeship

Givaudan; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit share

Annual paid leave

Saving plan - optional

Company discounts and offers

Canteen

Salary paid on 12.5 months

Job summary

Givaudan Talent Development invites motivated individuals to join the Givaudan Perfumery School as a Trainee Perfumer. The four-year paid apprenticeship is based primarily in Argenteuil, France, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to fragrance creation across fine and consumer products.

You will develop fragrance genealogy skills, build an olfactive memory, and collaborate with senior perfumers while progressively joining Creative Centres based on future needs.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in perfumery and a demonstrated curiosity for fragrance.
• Excellent olfactive abilities and sensory sensitivity.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Curiosity and openness.
• Creativity demonstrated in any discipline or field.
• Resilience and perseverance for a long-term apprenticeship.
• Flexibility to relocate according to company needs.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Values aligned with Givaudan's culture and collaborative spirit.
• Self-awareness and metacognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop fragrance genealogy and perfumery techniques.
• Build an olfactive memory across hundreds of raw materials and accords.
• Learn to combine creative expression with technical knowledge.
• Explore fragrance creation across fine fragrance and consumer products.
• Work alongside experienced perfumers and industry experts.
• Create fragrances that respond to consumer insights and customer expectations.

Skills

Interest in perfumery

Olfactive ability

Bachelor's degree

Curiosity

Creativity

Resilience

Relocation flexibility

English and Spanish

Culture fit

Self-awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Givaudan Talent Development invites motivated individuals to join the Givaudan Perfumery School as a Trainee Perfumer. The four-year paid apprenticeship is based primarily in Argenteuil, France, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to fragrance creation across fine and consumer products.

You will develop fragrance genealogy skills, build an olfactive memory, and collaborate with senior perfumers while progressively joining Creative Centres based on future needs.