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DUKE CANNON SUPPLY CO

Fragrance Director

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$130 - $175/hr

REQUIRED: * 7-10+ years of fragrance development experience across personal care, grooming, or fine fragrance, on the brand or fragrance-house side. * Deep working knowledge of olfactive families ...

Iff

Senior Scientist, Fragrances (Body Care)

Holmdel, NJ

$102K - $139K/yr

Plan, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies supporting fragrance development projects. * Generate structured analytical datasets that support insights and market understanding. * Provide ...

Iff

Senior Scientist, Fragrances (Body Care)

New York, NY

$100K - $136K/yr

Plan, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies supporting fragrance development projects. * Generate structured analytical datasets that support insights and market understanding. * Provide ...

Givaudan

Senior Account Manager

East Hanover, NJ · Hybrid

$150K - $180K/yr

Lead fragrance development programs in collaboration with customer and cross-functional teams. * Partner with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Creative Fragrance Management, Perfumery, Applications ...

Bond No. 9

Fragrance Specialist

Santa Clara, CA

Career Training & Development: Introductory product & client service training for all new retail ... Beauty/fragrance sales experience required (at least 3 years)Follower of fashion, beauty ...

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How much do fragrance development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for fragrance development in the United States is $53,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do fragrance development professionals make?

Fragrance development professionals typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in formulation and scent design can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $100,000 annually.

How to become a fragrance developer?

To become a fragrance developer, typically a background in chemistry, perfumery, or a related field is required. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions in fragrance houses, and developing skills in scent composition and formulation, are important steps. Certification programs in perfumery can also enhance credentials in this specialized field.

What does a fragrance development specialist do?

A typical day in Fragrance Development often involves blending and evaluating scent samples, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing and product development, and documenting formulation data. You might also spend time researching trends, sourcing raw materials, or meeting with suppliers and clients to align on fragrance briefs. Regular meetings, olfactory assessments, and compliance checks are common aspects of the workflow. Working in this role combines hands-on laboratory tasks with strategic and creative input, offering a dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed for fragrance development?

Excelling in Fragrance Development requires a solid background in chemistry, sensory evaluation, and an understanding of raw material properties, often supported by a relevant degree such as chemistry or cosmetic science. Familiarity with GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry), formulation software, and industry certifications like those from the Society of Cosmetic Chemists are commonly advantageous. Strong creative thinking, communication, and project management skills help professionals collaborate and bring innovative scents to market. These competencies ensure successful scent creation, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork in a highly competitive industry.

What is fragrance development?

A Fragrance Development job involves creating, testing, and refining scents for perfumes, personal care products, household items, and more. Professionals in this field work closely with perfumers, marketers, and product developers to ensure a fragrance aligns with a brand’s vision and customer preferences. They analyze market trends, select raw materials, and oversee the formulation process. Their goal is to develop unique and appealing scents that stand out in a competitive market.

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Fragrance Director

DUKE CANNON SUPPLY CO

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description


Fragrance Director
Duke Cannon Supply Co. is a growth-oriented CPG company that operates with an entrepreneurial mindset – and has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the men’s grooming category. Our mission is to better the day of hard-working men, and we fulfill this mission through the products we build, the conversations we create, and our give-back program to veterans.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own Duke Cannon’s fragrance strategy and portfolio architecture. Set and evolve the fragrance strategy across the portfolio, defining architecture for core and seasonal tiers. Identify whitespace, olfactive trends, and innovation platforms that support long-term growth, and keep fragrance direction aligned to brand positioning and product experience objectives.
  • Author the fragrance briefs. Translate brand, consumer, and product requirements into clear, actionable olfactive direction. Define target scent profiles, performance expectations, use cases, and cost parameters, and tailor each brief to the relevant product format and base formulation.
  • Lead fragrance house relationships. Brief fragrance houses and external partners, manage iteration cycles and timelines, and deliver structured, actionable feedback on submissions. Hold partners to agreed deliverables, timelines, and cost targets.
  • Own fragrance evaluation and selection. Evaluate submissions in-bottle, in-use, and through dry-down. Run internal review and scoring sessions, direct refinement, and recommend final selections against brand, performance, and cost objectives.
  • Direct fragrance performance across product bases. Guide fragrance performance across body wash, bar soap, deodorant, cologne, and other formats, advising on longevity, bloom, stability, and formulation compatibility. Flag technical risks such as discoloration, instability, and regulatory constraints early, and partner with Product Development to optimize fragrance in finished goods.
  • Steward the olfactive brand identity. Hold consistency and integrity of Duke Cannon’s fragrance identity across every product, prevent duplication and drift within the portfolio, and own final decisions on fragrance direction and brand fit.
  • Integrate consumer and market insight. Interpret consumer feedback, testing results, and competitive intelligence to shape fragrance direction, and use emerging trends to keep the portfolio differentiated, relevant, and commercially viable.
  • Build internal fragrance capability. Train Duke Cannon personnel on fragrance evaluation, terminology, and trends, and develop the tools and resources that raise the organization’s fragrance fluency over time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: 
  • 7–10+ years of fragrance development experience across personal care, grooming, or fine fragrance, on the brand or fragrance-house side.
  • Deep working knowledge of olfactive families, fragrance evaluation methods, and how fragrance houses operate.
  • Proven track record briefing fragrance houses and driving submission and iteration cycles through to final selection.
  • Working understanding of fragrance performance in functional bases such as surfactant systems, emulsions, anhydrous, and alcohol-based formats, including stability, discoloration, bloom, and longevity.
  • Familiarity with fragrance regulatory and safety frameworks, such as IFRA standards and allergen labeling.
  • Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present direction and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent practical experience).

PREFERRED: 
  • Men’s grooming or adjacent personal care category experience.
  • Established relationships across major fragrance houses
  • Formal fragrance evaluation or perfumery training

COMPANY CULTURE
Duke Cannon Supply Co. offers a fast-paced environment where decisions are vetted quickly, and opportunities are relentlessly pursued.  We work hard, but we value flexibility as well.  We have an informal culture with an emphasis on having fun (we sell soap, after all), though we have the most fun when we exceed our goals. The company’s leaders are dedicated to the growth and development of the team; as such, we want to ensure that our people have a rich and rewarding experience with unique opportunities to grow. 
Duke Cannon Supply Co.’s Main Lodge (aka the office) is in Minneapolis’ North Loop, one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, with award-winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, live music and Major League Baseball just steps away.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Duke Cannon offers a competitive market salary and bonus based on role and professional experience. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000. Our benefits are top-notch and include health & dental insurance, HSA and 401k programs supported by regular company contributions, a tuition reimbursement program, and monthly parking stipend.  We also host monthly moments of Team camaraderie ranging from community service events to social hours in the Main Lodge (aka the office) to Lunch & Learns covering business, team, and industry topics.
Duke Cannon provides equal access to and opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
 

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