Fragrance Evaluator
About The Position
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design. The role is based on Hazlet, NJ (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Requirements
- Strong sensory evaluation skills and the ability to assess olfactive performance with accuracy and consistency.
- Understanding fragrance development processes, applications, and formulation considerations.
- Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into actionable fragrance direction.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear guidance to perfumers and cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner closely with marketing, sales, and creative teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate competitor products objectively.
- Understanding of global regulatory frameworks related to fragrance safety and compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in fragrance evaluation, sensory analysis, or perfumery support.
- Familiarity with IFRA guidelines and global fragrance regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate trends and guide fragrance direction proactively.
Responsibilities
- Guide perfumers in developing, evaluating, and adjusting new and existing fragrance formulations.
- Evaluate fragrances to ensure alignment with organizational standards, customer requirements, and olfactive direction.
- Analyze current market and fragrance trends to support innovation and competitive positioning.
- Review and compare competitor products to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to assess consumer preferences and translate insights into fragrance recommendations.
- Provide clear, structured feedback to perfumers to support formula optimization.
- Maintain full awareness of regulatory requirements impacting fragrance development.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and global regulatory standards.
- Support fragrance submissions, sample preparation, and documentation as needed.
Benefits
- Work closely with world‑class perfumers and contribute directly to creative fragrance development.
- Join a dynamic, collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
- Opportunity to influence high‑visibility product launches across multiple categories.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and industry leadership.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a global fragrance organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
