Salary guide
Fragrance Evaluator
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ScienceCosmetics
- The UK fragrance market is worth over £1 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Perfume Tester
- Sensory Analyst
Key responsibilities
- Assess and analyse scents for perfumes and products
- Work with perfumers to develop new fragrances
- Conduct sensory tests and evaluations
- Record and report findings
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in chemistry, cosmetics, or sensory science
- Experience in fragrance or product testing
- Analytical and sensory skills
- Communication and creativity
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Evaluator
- Fragrance Manager
- Product Developer
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study chemistry, cosmetics, or sensory science
- Gain experience in fragrance or product testing
- Progress to evaluator or specialist roles
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