Givaudan Careers Perfumery School Trainee China

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and creativity we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day your talent your innovative spirit and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Trainee Perfumer Givaudan Perfumery School

Fine Fragrances - China

At Givaudan we create fragrances and flavours that inspire emotions and memorable experiences for millions of consumers around the world. Guided by our purpose Human by Nature we combine creativity passion and innovation to craft sensory experiences that people love.

Joining Givaudan means becoming part of a company where collaboration curiosity and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Givaudan Perfumery School

The Givaudan Perfumery School is dedicated to developing the next generation of perfumers by nurturing individuality creativity and technical excellence. Our mission is to help gifted individuals reveal their unique olfactive identity while mastering the art and science of perfumery.

Each year only a select number of candidates are chosen to join this renowned four-year program. Through intensive learning mentorship and hands-on experience trainees build the foundations needed to become future perfumers at Givaudan.

This is more than a training program it is an immersive journey into the craft heritage and future of fragrance creation.

What You Will Experience

Reporting to our Head of Perfumery School you will embark on a challenging and rewarding four-year paid training program based primarily in Argenteuil France.

During the program you will:

• Develop a deep understanding of fragrance genealogy and perfumery techniques

• Build an olfactive memory across hundreds of raw materials and accords

• Learn to combine creative expression with technical knowledge

• Explore fragrance creation across fine fragrance and consumer products

• Work alongside experienced perfumers and industry experts

• Create fragrances that respond to consumer insights and customer expectations

This apprenticeship requires resilience and a genuine passion for return you will gain the skills and experience needed to begin your career as a perfumer at one of the worlds leading fragrance companies.

Your Future at Givaudan

Upon successful completion of the program you will graduate as a Junior Perfumer and join one of Givaudans Creative Centres based on business needs and opportunities.

For this specific role we are looking for a Junior Perfumer to join our Fine Fragrances team in Shanghai China.

Who You Are

You are passionate about perfumery and willing to pursue a demanding creative and technical journey.

You must have:

• A strong interest in perfumery and a demonstrated curiosity for fragrance

• Excellent olfactive abilities and sensory sensitivity

• A Bachelors degree minimum

• Curiosity and openness

• Creativity demonstrated in any discipline or field

• Resilience and perseverance for a long-term apprenticeship

• Flexibility and willingness to relocate according to company needs

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin

• Values aligned with Givaudans culture and collaborative spirit

• Self-awareness and metacognitive abilities

Our Benefits

Application deadline: October 31st 2026.

Please ensure your application is submitted by October 31st 2026. No new application will be accepted after this date.

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At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.