Fragrance Consultant

Talent Corner HR Services Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner HR Services Pvt Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented fragrance evaluation specialist to join our team in Mumbai. The role focuses on evaluating perfumes, body sprays and related products, aligning selections with customer briefs and approved references, and supporting new launches.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry or cosmetic science background with perfumery credentials, plus hands-on experience in fragrance evaluation, libraries, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Perfumery or related field.
• A perfumery or fragrance evaluation diploma/certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of fragrance ingredients, families, perfume composition and sensory evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fine fragrances, perfumes, body sprays and related products.
• Assess top, middle and base notes, intensity, diffusion, longevity and dry-down.
• Match fragrance samples to customer briefs and approved references.
• Coordinate with perfumers, suppliers, production, QC and sales.
• Support fragrance selection for new launches and customer projects.
• Maintain fragrance libraries, evaluation sheets, samples and approvals.
• Coordinate stability and compatibility testing across product bases.
• Identify cost-effective fragrance alternatives without compromising quality.

Skills

Fragrance evaluation

Sensory analysis

Perfume composition

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science

Perfume/fragrance certification (advantage)

Job description

Education: Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Perfumery or a related field (perfumery diploma is a plus)

1- Major KPIs will includes;

• 1. Fragrance Evaluation and Quality: Assess fragrance characteristics, sensory quality, performance, and consistency against approved standards.
• 2. Customer Brief Matching and Satisfaction: Select suitable fragrances in line with customer briefs, project specifications, and feedback.
• 3. New Product Development and Timely Submission: Support fragrance selection for new launches and ensure evaluations and sample submissions meet agreed timelines.
• 4. Quality Assurance and Stability: Coordinate stability and compatibility testing and ensure consistency between approved samples and production batches.
• 5. Documentation, Sample Management, and Cost Optimisation: Maintain accurate evaluation records, sample traceability, and approval status while identifying cost-effective alternatives.

2- Key Responsibilities;

• Evaluate fine fragrances, perfumes, body sprays, deodorants, and other fragrance products.
• Assess top, middle, and base notes, intensity, diffusion, longevity, and dry-down characteristics.
• Match fragrance samples against customer briefs and approved reference fragrances.
• Coordinate with perfumers, fragrance suppliers, production, quality control, and sales teams.
• Support fragrance selection for new product launches and customer projects.
• Maintain fragrance libraries, evaluation sheets, sample records, and approval documentation.
• Coordinate stability and compatibility testing across different product bases.
• Identify cost-effective fragrance alternatives without compromising approved quality.

3. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Perfumery, or a related field.
• A diploma or certification in perfumery or fragrance evaluation would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of fragrance ingredients, fragrance families, perfume composition, and sensory evaluation techniques.

4. Experience Criteria

• Preferred experience: 2–5 years in fragrance evaluation, perfumery, or the fragrance and cosmetics industry.(For junior level ,beginner also will be accepted)
• Practical experience evaluating fine fragrances, perfumes, body sprays, deodorants, and related products.
• Experience in fragrance sample assessment, customer brief matching, quality evaluation, and stability testing coordination.
• Familiarity with fragrance documentation, raw materials, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers, perfumers, production, and quality teams.

We look forward to receiving suitable candidate profiles sooner than expected and appreciate your support in completing the recruitment process at the earliest .