Perfumery School Trainee - United States

Givaudan; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit share

Annual paid leave

Saving plan - optional

Company discounts and offers

Canteen

Job summary

Givaudan's Perfumery School offers a four-year apprenticeship to develop the next generation of perfumers. This Junior Perfumer trainee role resides with the Consumer Products team in East Hanover, New Jersey, and provides hands-on experience alongside experienced perfumers.

You will study fragrance genealogy, build an olfactive memory, and learn to blend creativity with technical craft while contributing to real projects that shape consumer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Excellent olfactive abilities and sensory sensitivity.
• Fluency in English.
• Willing to relocate as needed.
• Creativity demonstrated in any discipline or field.
• Resilience for a long-term apprenticeship.
• Self-awareness and metacognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of 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

Olfactive abilities

English fluency

Creativity

Curiosity

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Trainee Perfumer – Givaudan Perfumery School

Consumer Products - United States (New Jersey)

At Givaudan, we create fragrances and flavours that inspire emotions and memorable experiences for millions of consumers around the world. Guided by our purpose, Human by Nature, we combine creativity, passion and innovation to craft sensory experiences that people love.

Joining Givaudan means becoming part of a company where collaboration, curiosity and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Givaudan Perfumery School

The Givaudan Perfumery School is dedicated to developing the next generation of perfumers by nurturing individuality, creativity and technical excellence. Our mission is to help gifted individuals reveal their unique olfactive identity while mastering the art and science of perfumery.

Each year, only a select number of candidates are chosen to join this renowned four-year program. Through intensive learning, mentorship and hands‑on experience, trainees build the foundations needed to become future perfumers at Givaudan.

This is more than a training program — it is an immersive journey into the craft, heritage and future of fragrance creation.

What You Will Experience

During The Program, You Will

• Develop a deep understanding of 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

This apprenticeship requires resilience and a genuine passion for fragrance. In return, you will gain the skills and experience needed to begin your career as a perfumer at one of the world's leading fragrance companies.

Your Future at Givaudan

Upon successful completion of the program, you will graduate as a Junior Perfumer and join one of Givaudan's Creative Centres, based on business needs and opportunities.

For this specific role, we are looking for a Junior Perfumer to join our Consumer Products team in East Hanover - New Jersey.

Who You Are

You are passionate about perfumery and willing to pursue a demanding creative and technical journey.

You Must Have

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

Our Benefits

• Annual salary on 12.5 months
• Health insurance
• Profit share
• Annual paid leave
• Saving plan - optional
• Company discounts and offers
• Canteen

Application deadline: October 31st, 2026.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.