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Fragrance chemist

A career that requires more flair than most, perfumers – also known affectionately as “noses” – work to create new fragrances for various products, from perfumes and aftershaves to laundry detergents and shower gels.

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Fun fact

Fun anatomical fact: we only breathe through one nostril at a time. Each nasal cycle lasts 2-4 hours, on average, after which the other nostril takes over. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Skills

Hard skills

  • Biological chemistry
  • Food flavourings
  • Organic chemistry
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Olfaction
  • Cosmetics industry
  • Good manufacturing practices

Soft skills

  • Active problem identification
  • Collective contribution
  • Vision and Ideation

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