- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Advanced degree in perfumery
- Eligibility
- Applicants with an advanced perfumery background and relevant experience in fine fragrance evaluation are encouraged to apply. The role is suitable for candidates who can work onsite in Dubai, collaborate across cultures, and communicate fluently in English and Arabic.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Givaudan is hiring a Fine Fragrance Evaluator to join its Regional Creative Centre in Dubai. This position supports the company’s growing fine fragrance business in the region and reports to the Senior Evaluator. The role focuses on turning briefs into fragrance recommendations for sales teams, while working closely with internal partners and perfumers.
The organisation develops fragrance, food, beauty, and wellbeing solutions with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and respect for nature. It values diverse perspectives and welcomes people from all backgrounds.
Project Management
- Coordinate internal resources based on priorities set by the line manager.
- Prepare action plans and timelines for each incoming brief.
- Define fragrance directions, organise evaluation sessions, assess options, and share feedback with perfumers.
- Work with other departments to address the specific needs of each brief.
- Ensure that sales teams receive timely and useful feedback.
Creation and Development
- Encourage and inspire perfumers to deliver their best creative work.
- Build trust and provide creative motivation within the team.
- Explore promising scent directions together with perfumers.
- Take part in developing the fragrance library.
- Strengthen your knowledge of the olfactive identity of marketing brands.
- Support marketing by evaluating strategic products and delivering fragrance presentations to clients when needed.
Market and Consumer Understanding
- Improve understanding of consumer behaviour through market research.
- Learn more about client culture by working with marketing teams.
- Share the strongest creative themes with affiliates so they stay aligned with the collection.
- Work with local Creative Fragrance Managers to help refine and elevate local taste preferences.
Profile
The ideal candidate has advanced perfumery training and at least 5 years of experience leading evaluation projects in the fine fragrance space. A strong interest in fragrances, solid consumer insight, and confidence working across cultures are important. The role also requires strong project coordination abilities and fluency in both English and Arabic.
Equal Opportunity
Givaudan welcomes applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, identities, ages, religions, and personal circumstances. The company promotes an inclusive environment where every individual is encouraged to grow and contribute.