Fragrance Development Intern

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more.

Your Role

The expected start date is as soon as possible. Please note that it is mandatory to be able to sign an internship agreement with your university.

Symrise is seeking a Fragrance Evaluation Intern to gain first-hand experience by working closely with our Fragrance Development Team. This exciting opportunity will allow you to understand and actively participate in key aspects of fragrance development.

Our teams work across a wide range of consumer products, including Beauty & Personal Care, Laundry, and Household products, with a strong focus on the Spanish, African, and Middle Eastern markets.

This is a unique learning opportunity for a motivated and curious individual interested in developing a career in fragrances and olfaction while acquiring new skills in a multinational environment.

Supporting Fragrance Project Management:

• Receive and interpret customer briefs.
• Preparing and participating in project evaluation sessions
• Participate in the selection and olfactory evaluation of the appropriate perfumes.
• Monitor and evaluate creative work
• Coordinate actions between the members of the project team in Spain and abroad.
• Organization of internal tests
• Convey the olfactory idea of the fragrance(s) to the relevant contacts.

Supporting Fragrance Library Management:

• Introduction to project management – Fragrance Library
• Management of the collection, commercial description of perfumes.
• Participate in the enrichment of the fragrance library
• Supporting in the Analysis of Market Trends, in collaboration with Marketing
• Processing incoming market products
• Organizing market sample fragrance evaluation sessions
• Following up on evaluation sessions: recording information, database updating, preparing olfactory mappings and other related documents for distribution within the company

About You

• Perfume culture (key dates, genealogy of raw materials, archetypes, etc.)
• Knowledge of key market products, brands, and olfactory trends
• Excellent olfactory skills
• Computer literate
• Good time management for working on multiple projects
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Takes initiative and attention to detail
• Fluent in English; Spanish a plus (spoken, written)

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.

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Symrise, we value diversity in all its forms. We believe in equality, respect and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ages and beliefs, convinced that diversity fuels innovation.
If you want to be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and unique perspectives, we encourage you to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need .