In-House Perfumer

Domnic Lewis has been mandated to hire for In-House Perfumer

Job Title: In-House Perfumer
Location: Thane

About the Role
We are on a mission to make life smell wonderful, fun, fresh, and fabulous - while staying true to a 100% vegan and cruelty-free philosophy. Our fragrance-infused body care products are designed to bring joy to everyday self-care moments, and we are now looking for a Perfumer to take our olfactory journey to the next level.

Role Overview
As a Perfumer, you will be the custodian of all things fragrance - from ideation to shelf. This role blends creativity, science, and business acumen. You’ll create and refine fragrance concepts that delight consumers, while ensuring supply chain robustness, cost-effectiveness, and performance excellence. You will also act as a bridge between consumer insights, technical partners, and internal teams to ensure our fragrances continue to deliver a memorable customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Fragrance Creation & Development

  • Develop and adapt unique fragrances in line with brand DNA, consumer preferences, and regulatory requirements.

  • Partner with external fragrance houses while building in-house olfactive capability.

• Trends & Consumer Insights

  • Continuously track global and local fragrance trends, translating them into actionable product opportunities.

  • Lead fragrance benchmarking and consumer testing to ensure relevance and delight.

• Technical & Performance Inputs

  • Ensure fragrances meet performance standards across product formats (body mists, shower gels, lotions, etc.).

  • Collaborate with formulation, packaging, and R&D teams to ensure stability and compatibility.

• Supply Chain & Cost Optimization

  • Work closely with procurement to build robust, diversified fragrance supply chains.

  • Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies without compromising quality or customer delight.

• Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure all fragrance ingredients comply with IFRA and regional cosmetic regulations.

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation and safety assessments.

• Cross-Functional Ownership

  • Partner with marketing, design, and consumer research teams to translate fragrance ideas into winning launches.

  • Act as the fragrance voice across product development and customer communication.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree/Diploma in Perfumery, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4-8 years of hands-on experience in fragrance development, either with a fragrance house or in-house with a consumer brand. Candidates with higher experience can also apply.

• Strong creative and technical fragrance evaluation skills.

• Knowledge of raw materials, fragrance formulation, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IFRA, EU, BIS).

• Ability to balance creativity with commercial sensibility.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills.

• A nose for trends and a passion for creating fragrances that consumers fall in love with.

Why Join Us?

• Take full ownership of the fragrance experience - from lab to consumer.

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, creative, and purpose-driven workplace where your work directly touches millions of lives.