Creative Fragrance Developer - Personal Care

About Givaudan

At Givaudan, we embrace the richness of human experiences to craft innovations in food, fragrances, beauty, and wellbeing tailored for healthier and happier lives with respect for nature. Joining us in Singapore places you at the heart of innovation serving the Asia-Pacific region, collaborating across research, creation, production, and our esteemed perfumery school.

Role Overview

We seek a Fragrance Developer specializing in Personal Care to support our Southeast Asia operations. This position offers excellent professional development in a diverse, inclusive work environment. The precise level—Evaluator, Senior Evaluator, or Creative Fragrance Manager—depends on candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fragrance strategies and creative processes aligned with company objectives.
• Provide olfactive leadership and strategic guidance for client projects and proactive category initiatives.
• Handle multiple complex briefs, selecting and creating fragrances that meet project goals.
• Convert Consumer Market Insight data into practical olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Collaborate with Technology, Creation, and Application Labs on fragrance stability and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with regional creative centers to complete global projects.
• Lead and support cross-regional project teams when necessary.
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor market trends and identify new olfactive niches in partnership with Marketing.
• Analyze olfactory profiles of new product launches to inform future development.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 10 years of fragrance evaluation experience, preferably across diverse categories and geographies with emphasis on Personal Care products such as shower gels, bar soaps, or hair care.
• Deep olfactory knowledge combined with practical expertise in fragrance development processes.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing time effectively while working independently.
• Experience managing complex projects and collaborating with global or regional accounts.
• Technical understanding of fragrance behavior in Personal Care applications, including stability, base interactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Innovative, proactive approach with aptitude to anticipate evolving market preferences.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities to engage varied stakeholders.
• Proven skill in translating consumer insights into fragrance development strategies.
• Cultural awareness and proficiency in working within multicultural, cross-functional teams.

Our Commitment

Givaudan fosters a workplace where diverse perspectives from varied cultural and personal backgrounds thrive. We welcome everyone regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other personal attribute. Join us and contribute to creating extraordinary taste and scent experiences that positively impact lives worldwide.