Fragrance Evaluator

Octarine Perfume; Bogor; On-site; IDR 70,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Octarine Perfume in Bogor is seeking a Fragrance Evaluator to assess fragrance performance against briefs and target markets. You will provide structured sensory feedback to guide development. You will support new fragrance creation, recommend formula adjustments, and conduct stability tests across bases.

Your work will help ensure batch-to-batch consistency and drive innovation in personal care scents. The role requires a chemistry-related degree, at least two years in perfumery, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fragrance evaluation, development, or related perfumery role.
• Strong background in perfumery, cosmetics, or personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fragrance performance based on product briefs, target market, and consumer preferences.
• Provide objective, structured sensory feedback on fragrance development results.
• Support new fragrance development and reformulation of existing scents.
• Recommend formula adjustments, raw material substitutions, and cost optimizations without compromising scent quality.
• Conduct stability and compatibility tests across various product bases (EDP, EDT, body care, etc.).
• Ensure batch-to-batch scent consistency and perform incoming fragrance quality checks from suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, competitor benchmarks, and olfactive directions to support innovation and marketing strategies.
• Prepare clear documentation, evaluation reports, and maintain fragrance sample databases.

Skills

Fragrance evaluation

Olfactory sensitivity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fragrance performance based on product briefs, target market, and consumer preferences.
• Provide objective, structured sensory feedback on fragrance development results.
• Support new fragrance development and reformulation of existing scents.
• Recommend formula adjustments, raw material substitutions, and cost optimizations without compromising scent quality.
• Conduct stability and compatibility tests across various product bases (EDP, EDT, body care, etc.).
• Ensure batch-to-batch scent consistency and perform incoming fragrance quality checks from suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, competitor benchmarks, and olfactive directions to support innovation and marketing strategies.
• Prepare clear documentation, evaluation reports, and maintain fragrance sample databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Fragrance Evaluator, Fragrance Development, or related perfumery role.
• Strong background in perfumery, fragrance, cosmetics, or personal care products is required.
• Excellent olfactory sensitivity and consistency, with strong sensory and organoleptic testing skills.
• Deep understanding of top, middle, and base notes, as well as natural and synthetic raw materials.
• Familiar with fragrance stability testing, aging, light/heat exposure, and product base interactions.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate scent insights into actionable product recommendations.