Senior Fragrance Development Manager, Fine Fragrance Evaluation Asia

FIRMENICH ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance company in Asia is seeking a Fine Fragrance Development Manager to drive olfactive strategies and develop impactful fragrances. You will collaborate with perfumers to merge insights, trends, and creative visions to deliver compelling scents. Your role will encompass identifying market trends, managing fragrance submissions, and leading client presentations, contributing to both creative excellence and commercial success. Passion for the fragrance industry and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required.

Benefits

Empowerment and recognition

Opportunities for career growth

Purpose-driven work environment

Supportive international team

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Fragrance Development, Scent Design, or Evaluation.
• Bachelor’s Degree (ISIPCA or equivalent) preferred.
• Passion for the fragrance and beauty industry.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools and project management.
• Ability to work independently and across teams.
• Fluency in English, additional Asian language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning fragrances that fulfill creative ambitions.
• Partner with perfumers to share consumer trends and inspirations.
• Curate fragrance submissions and maintain a relevant collection.
• Identify future fragrance and product trends.
• Lead client presentations articulating strategies.
• Understand global Fine Fragrance market and trends.

Skills

Fragrance Development

Analytical mindset

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Project management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fragrance Education

Tools

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

About the Role

As a Fine Fragrance Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping olfactive strategies and developing winning fragrances that drive mutual success for dsm-firmenich and our clients.

You’ll partner closely with Fine Fragrance perfumers—bringing consumer insights, trend awareness, and creative vision to the table—to craft scents that inspire, delight, and perform.

With your deep expertise, collaborative mindset, and leadership in evaluation, you’ll guide projects from concept to launch and represent our creative excellence in client interactions and presentations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop winning fragrances that embody the creative and commercial ambitions of both dsm-firmenich and our clients’ brands.
• Partner with perfumers by sharing the latest consumer trends, cross-category insights, and creative inspiration, helping to spark bold, original ideas.
• Curate and refine fragrance submissions to meet brief parameters, providing clear rationale and maintaining a strategically relevant fragrance collection.
• Identify and forecast future fragrance and product trends, translating insights into actionable creative strategies across categories.
• Play a pivotal role in defining and executing account strategies, collaborating with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Perfumers, Technical Innovation, and Sales.
• Lead and contribute to client presentations, articulating olfactive strategies with confidence and passion.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the global Fine Fragrance market and regional trends to ensure continued creative and strategic relevance.

What We Offer

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — ensuring equal access to opportunities, fostering belonging, and celebrating authenticity.

You’ll find:

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements.
• Opportunities to shape your own career path and make an impact on billions of lives.
• A purpose-driven environment dedicated to building better futures for customers, communities, and the planet.
• A supportive and connected international Fine Fragrance Evaluation team that values collaboration and creativity.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in Fragrance Development, Scent Design, or Evaluation, preferably in the Fine Fragrance category.
• Bachelor’s Degree (ISIPCA or equivalent fragrance education preferred).
• Passion for the fragrance and beauty industry and curiosity for emerging trends.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in digital tools, strong organizational and project management abilities.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently and across teams.
• Fluency in English (additional Asian language skills a plus).

Bring your nose, your creativity, and your curiosity — and help shape the future of scent in Asia.