Senior Creative Fragrance Manager

Givaudan; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & benefits

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Givaudan in Argenteuil invites an experienced Senior Creative Fragrance Manager to lead olfactory strategies across brands and markets, collaborating with Perfumers, Marketing and CMI to deliver winning fragrance solutions. You will translate consumer insights into actionable guidelines, manage global briefs, drive business growth, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes deep fragrance knowledge, project leadership and the use of digital tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• 10+ years in the fragrance industry.
• Strong expertise in fragrance evaluation and olfactory development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex and global projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with digital tools and CMI methodologies.
• Proven track record of new business wins.

Responsibilities

• Develop olfactive strategies for clients, brands and categories, guiding Perfumery teams accordingly.
• Manage and execute multiple complex briefs and deliver fragrance recommendations aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Coordinate regional and global fragrance development projects.
• Translate CMI insights and results into clear olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Contribute to proactive fragrance creation and innovation initiatives.
• Apply best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development and successful project wins.
• Anticipate market and consumer trends through close collaboration with Marketing and CMI teams.
• Build and share olfactory knowledge on markets, customers and categories within the organization.
• Strong knowledge of Perfumers' themes, collections and fragrance development processes.
• Advanced understanding of product categories, product design principles and technical constraints.
• Strong understanding of fragrance innovation, manufacturing and stability considerations.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders on creative and technical matters.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and take ownership of brands and projects.
• Skilled at articulating clear olfactive and creative strategies.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and a positive team environment.
• Familiarity with CMI tools, protocols and practices.
• Comfortable using digital solutions to support decision-making and efficiency.

Skills

Fragrance industry experience

Project management

Communication skills

Digital tools & CMI methodologies

Market trend analysis

Customer relationship building

Education

University degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, 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. In France, discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience, gained in our renowned European Creation Centre, or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As Senior Creative Fragrance Manager , you will collaborate closely with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer & Market Insights (CMI) and other Creative Centers to develop winning fragrance solutions and olfactory strategies for customers across categories and markets.

You will combine strong evaluation expertise, consumer understanding and market knowledge to drive creative fragrance development and support business growth.

This role could be your perfect opportunity if you are passionate about fragrances, consumer understanding and creative development within the home and consumer products categories.

The position is based in Argenteuil and reports to a Home Care Category Director

Your Key Responsibilities:

Fragrance Development & Creative Strategy

• Develop olfactive strategies for clients, brands and categories, guiding Perfumery teams accordingly.
• Manage and execute multiple complex briefs and deliver fragrance recommendations aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Coordinate regional and global fragrance development projects.
• Translate CMI insights and results into clear olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Contribute to proactive fragrance creation and innovation initiatives.
• Apply best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development and successful project wins.

Industry & Market expertise

• Anticipate market and consumer trends through close collaboration with Marketing and CMI teams.
• Build and share olfactory knowledge on markets, customers and categories within the organization.

Olfactory & Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Perfumers' themes, collections and fragrance development processes.
• Advanced understanding of product categories, product design principles and technical constraints.
• Strong understanding of fragrance innovation, manufacturing and stability considerations.

Relationship Building & Communication

• Strong ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders on creative and technical matters.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and take ownership of brands and projects.
• Skilled at articulating clear olfactive and creative strategies.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and a positive team environment.

Analytical & Digital Skills

• Familiarity with CMI tools, protocols and practices.
• Comfortable using digital solutions to support decision‑making and efficiency.

Your profile:

• University degree or equivalent; advanced degree is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• 10+ years of experience in the fragrance industry.
• Strong expertise in fragrance evaluation, olfactory development and consumer understanding.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex and global projects.
• Strong understanding of market trends, product categories and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable working with digital tools and CMI methodologies.
• Proven experience managing multiple and complex evaluation projects.
• Demonstrated success leading key and/or global projects.
• Consistent track record of successful new business wins.

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Learning and development programs to enhance your professional growth.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• A workplace that celebrates diversity, purpose, and authenticity-where you can be yourself and make a meaningful impact

#LI-Hybrid

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.