Fragrance Development Intern (FDM)

Description

**About us** At Symrise, we create inspiring fragrances that connect with consumers around the world. As a Fragrance Development Intern, you will support our Fragrance Development Managers (FDMs) in bringing innovative concepts to life while gaining hands\-on experience in a dynamic and international environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to market trends, product development processes, and to develop a basic understanding of fragrances and olfactory evaluation. **Your Role** ***The expected start date for this internship is October 2026\. Please note that it is mandatory to be able to sign an internship agreement with your university.*** * Support Fragrance Development Managers in their daily activities and project follow\-up * Assist in managing and updating the market products database (global and regional launches) * Maintain and organize the market products room (fridge), ensuring proper registration and tracking * Organize and coordinate smelling sessions with marketing and creation teams * Prepare olfactive sessions (materials, samples, logistics) * Follow up on internal and external sample and product orders * Organize materials, including fragrance samples and market products (classification, storage, and tracking) * Support inventory management and keep tracking tools (Excel) up to date * Raise application sample orders for internal evaluation and external shipments (SAP) * Assist in the preparation of olfactory descriptions using PowerPoint * Maintain the fragrance library in line with Symrise corporate guidelines and market needs * Provide support in the laboratory when required * Assist with packaging and shipment tasks **About you** * Student currently enrolled in a university degree or any academic background with interest in fragrances. * Availability for a part\-time or full time internship under a university agreement. * Minimum level of English required * Strong interest in the fragrance, cosmetics, or FMCG industry (no prior experience in fragrances is required) * Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint * Organized, proactive, and detail\-oriented * Good communication and teamwork skills * Curious, hands\-on, and eager to learn **Our Offer** * Hands\-on learning experience within a global and innovative company * Exposure to real fragrance development projects and market insights * Collaboration with experienced professionals across diverse functions *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****.*** Job Reference: EA04548