Senior Fragrance Perfumer Cross-Categories (m/w/d)
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About the Role
Symrise is seeking an experienced Perfumer to strengthen the Fragrance team in Dubai and support the fast-paced Middle East market. You will create and modify fragrance compositions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide technical expertise.
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Responsibilities
- Create and modify fragrance compositions in response to customer briefs and internal projects.
- Collaborate closely with Fragrance Development Managers, commercial and technical teams.
- Participate in customer presentations, providing creative and technical input.
- Promote new creations, capabilities and captive ingredients from Symrise.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the development process.
- Observe and analyze market and consumer trends to support fragrance innovation.
- Contribute to GFIM activities such as evaluation of new ingredients, regulatory reworks, formula rationalization, and creation of standard perfumery bases.
Requirements
- 5 10 years of professional experience as a perfumer.
- Strong knowledge of raw materials.
- Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks.
- Experience working with client safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Background in chemistry.
- Experience in a laboratory environment.
- Strong awareness of market trends, regional preferences, and consumer expectations.
- Ability to work autonomously, proactively propose ideas, and react quickly to client needs.
- Fluency in French and English; Arabic is a plus.
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About the Role
- As an SFA NEROLI Perfumer, you will be responsible for creating and developing fragrance compositions that meet customer briefs and internal project requirements.
- You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, high‑quality fragrance solutions aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and modify fragrance compositions in response to customer briefs and requests, as well as internal projects, ensuring compliance with defined constraints and guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with Fragrance Development Managers (FDM), the commercial and technical teams to develop projects aligned with customer needs and strategic priorities.
- Participate in customer presentations, providing creative and technical input to support project development.
- Promote new creations, capabilities and captive ingredients from Symrise, both internally and externally.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the development process to support innovative and competitive fragrance solutions.
- Observe and analyze market and consumer trends to support fragrance innovation and relevance.
- Contribute to GFIM (Global Fragrance and Ingredient Management) through activities such as evaluation of new ingredients, conformity and regulatory reworks, formula rationalization, or creation and maintenance of standard perfumery bases.
About You
- The role requires an experienced Perfumer to strengthen the Fragrance team in Dubai and support a fast‑paced, highly demanding Middle East market.
- The ideal profile brings 5 10 years of professional experience as a perfumer.
- The position operates in an environment where speed, precision, and strong market awareness are essential to remain competitive.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of raw materials
- Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with client safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Background in chemistry
- Experience in a laboratory environment
- Strong awareness of market trends, regional preferences, and consumer expectations
- Ability to work autonomously, proactively propose ideas, and react quickly to client needs
Languages
- French
- English
- Arabic is a plus
Our Offer
- At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and enjoy inspiring experiences that contribute to the well‑being of millions of people across more than 160 countries.
- People are at the center of everything we do. This approach drives our above‑market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.
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