Fragrance Evaluator - Contraband

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Location

Brands:

• Contraband - https://itscontraband.com/

• LOV

  ETC - https://lovetc.com/

About us:

CONTRABAND

We create perfumes that turn heads. Now, we're looking for someone with a nose sharp enough to lead that charge.

Position Overview:

Fragrance Evaluator

This role is for someone who understands that a top note is an entrance, a base note is a memory, and the space in between is where magic happens.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate & Curate

  : Assess fragrance samples with precision from formulation trials and production batches to competitor benchmarks.

• Keep it Consistent

  : Ensure olfactory quality and stability across all formats, batches, and time.

• Act as Our Nose

  : Translate brand stories and briefs into scent feedback that perfumers and product teams can work with.

• Work with the Rebels

  : Partner with perfumers, R&D, creatives, and marketing to refine olfactive direction and brand DNA.

• Guard the Signature

  : Be the internal authority on fragrance accuracy, quality, and Contraband's olfactive identity.

• Sniff Out Trends

  : Stay ahead of industry trends, raw material innovations, and international fragrance movements then shape them for the Indian luxury market.

• Bridge Art and Science

  : Collaborate with lab teams to troubleshoot formulation issues, aging, or unwanted scent drift.

• Champion Sensory Experience

  : Design and lead internal sensory panels or consumer feedback sessions to validate fragrance profiles.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in fragrance evaluation, sensory science, or perfumery (preferably in luxury, niche, or premium fragrance).
• Deep knowledge of fragrance families, raw materials, and how a scent evolves on skin, fabric, and time.
• Strong documentation and communication skills: you can describe a scent better than a poet.
• Passion for craftsmanship and a bold, Contraband-style aesthetic.
• A sense of ownership. You care deeply about quality, detail, and creative excellence.

Nice to have:

• Experience with

  IFRA standards

  , allergen regulations, or global fragrance compliance.
• Exposure to

  perfume formulation

  , raw material sourcing, or QC testing.
• Worked with or trained under a fragrance house or niche brand.
• A creative side maybe you write, design, or just appreciate the art of scent storytelling.