Perfumer Fragrance Evaluator

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19evidenced tasks
19ready prompts
4tools of the trade
19-2031.00O*NET-SOC code
82,770hold this job (US, BLS 2025)
$91,240median pay/yr (US)
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Half of all Chemists in the U.S. earn more than $91,240 a year — the middle 80% land between $58,460 and $160,830. About 82,770 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Chemists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$91,240typical pay / year
82,770people in this work
$160,830+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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The work, task by task

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Analyze chemical substances

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Characterize the new aldehyde fraction from supplier lot F-112: run GC-MS and olfactory threshold testing,…
Characterize the new aldehyde fraction from supplier lot F-112: run GC-MS and olfactory threshold testing, record qualitative descriptors and retention indices, compare against our reference library, and send the annotated report and sample request to R&D and sourcing.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NET

Conduct quality control tests.

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Run QC panel on the 50 g perfume concentrate from Production Lot P-908: perform olfactory appraisal blind,…
Run QC panel on the 50 g perfume concentrate from Production Lot P-908: perform olfactory appraisal blind, check refractive index and density, run GC for purity, log any off-notes with time stamps, and quarantine product if any metric is out of spec before notifying Quality Manager.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NET

Develop new products and compounds

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Create three fragrance prototypes targeting fresh citrus for body spray: convert conceptual accords into…
Create three fragrance prototypes targeting fresh citrus for body spray: convert conceptual accords into gram-scale formulas for 1 kg pilot, list material safety and allergen notes, prepare sensory test plan for internal panel next Tuesday, and book fume hood time.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET

Oversee laboratory technicians

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Assign laboratory technicians to prepare and code the five fragrance samples for day shift trials, confirm…
Assign laboratory technicians to prepare and code the five fragrance samples for day shift trials, confirm each formula is translated into stepwise procedures and safety checklists, witness first two sample preparations, and file deviations by 3pm today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work15

Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

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Review the batch formula and all supplier SDS, cross-check listed concentration limits and allergen…
Review the batch formula and all supplier SDS, cross-check listed concentration limits and allergen declarations against EU REACH and IFRA annexes, flag any nonconformities, and prepare a corrected ingredient list for safety sign-off by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions

Study the composition of matter and its properties

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Dissect the fragrance formula into functional families, run predicted volatility and reactivity notes for…
Dissect the fragrance formula into functional families, run predicted volatility and reactivity notes for each constituent, assemble a short report on matrix interactions and expected olfactory persistence for the perfumer team by Tuesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWikipedia

Describe properties in terms of quantities

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Measure and record refractive index, density, and GC peak area ratios for the sample series, convert those…
Measure and record refractive index, density, and GC peak area ratios for the sample series, convert those into concentration figures with uncertainty and produce a one-page table of quantified properties for QA review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia

Create new artificial substances and useful processes

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Design and document three prototype syntheses for the target accord, list stepwise reagents, yields, safety…
Design and document three prototype syntheses for the target accord, list stepwise reagents, yields, safety controls and expected sensory checkpoints, then schedule the first lab run for next Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia

Specialize in subdisciplines of chemistry

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Select a subdiscipline focus for the project—olfactory chemistry, green solvent substitution, or…
Select a subdiscipline focus for the project—olfactory chemistry, green solvent substitution, or enantioselective synthesis—justify with prior data, outline three experiments to build expertise, and request analytic support for next month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordWikipedia

Apply knowledge to develop new materials and processes

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Take the winning prototype accord, propose scale-up steps with solvent and catalyst choices, list required…
Take the winning prototype accord, propose scale-up steps with solvent and catalyst choices, list required process controls and waste handling, and send the scale-up brief to manufacturing and EHS for approval by Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWikipedia

Conduct research and experiments

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Design and run solvent and headspace trials to compare three citrus aldehyde concentrations, record retention…
Design and run solvent and headspace trials to compare three citrus aldehyde concentrations, record retention times and odour descriptors, log safety controls and anomalies, then recommend the two best candidates for scale-up by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions

Prepare and mix compounds in labs

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Prepare and weigh the ingredient stock solutions for batch B12 using the written formula, verify PPE and fume…
Prepare and weigh the ingredient stock solutions for batch B12 using the written formula, verify PPE and fume hood readiness, mix in order of volatility, take GC-MS sample at 10 and 60 minutes, label and store aliquots, and note any deviations.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions

Use computational modeling and simulation tools

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Run the volatility and diffusion model for the carrier blend using the existing parameter set, compare…
Run the volatility and diffusion model for the carrier blend using the existing parameter set, compare predicted scent lifetime to measured trials, flag mismatches over 20 percent, and export the adjusted parameter table for the next lab run.
The tools that do the workOracle JavaMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions

Identify substances for safety and pollution control

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Screen the ingredient list for a new woody accord against regulatory hazard lists, run laboratory…
Screen the ingredient list for a new woody accord against regulatory hazard lists, run laboratory identification tests on any unknown peaks, document CAS numbers and recommended controls, and submit the safety memo to EHS by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions

Test and analyze evidence in forensic cases

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Extract and prepare the fragrance residue samples from case 47, perform targeted GC-MS runs with…
Extract and prepare the fragrance residue samples from case 47, perform targeted GC-MS runs with chain-of-custody labels, record chromatograms and interpret marker compounds, then write the findings for the case file and notify the investigating officer.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions

Translate the research results into industrial production processes

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Convert the lab research results for the new citrus eau de parfum into a step-by-step industrial process:…
Convert the lab research results for the new citrus eau de parfum into a step-by-step industrial process: scale each ingredient from gram to kilogram batches, specify mixing order, temperature and hold times, solvent additions, in-line filtration points, and QC sample pull schedule so production can run at 500 kg lots.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO

Test the environmental impact of the manufactured products

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Design and run the environmental testing plan for the manufactured body mist: list required emissions and…
Design and run the environmental testing plan for the manufactured body mist: list required emissions and effluent tests, sampling points and frequencies across three pilot runs, specify assay methods and detection limits, record disposal and waste minimisation steps, and produce a compliance summary for the sustainability team.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelESCO

Translate formulae into processes

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Turn the fragrance formula into a manufacturing recipe: calculate batch ingredient weights for 1,000 kg,…
Turn the fragrance formula into a manufacturing recipe: calculate batch ingredient weights for 1,000 kg, convert percentages to raw material order quantities, specify sequence of additions, disperse and homogenisation parameters, and list in-process checks for fragrance strength and stability.
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Apply safety procedures in laboratory

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Update the laboratory safety procedures for fragrance evaluation: enumerate required PPE and fume hood…
Update the laboratory safety procedures for fragrance evaluation: enumerate required PPE and fume hood operations for each assay, define chemical storage limits, emergency decontamination steps, waste segregation rules, and a four-week training and sign-off schedule for the lab team.
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