ISIPCA Perfume Development Internship

About the role

This internship is designed for a Year 3 ISIPCA student to develop market‑aware, technically skilled, and professionally mature perfumery capabilities. Based in Dubai, you will work alongside IFF’s Scent Design & Creation team and cross‑functional partners, gaining hands‑on experience across the fragrance creation process.

Key responsibilities

• Support multiple local and regional perfumery projects simultaneously.
• Contribute to creative fragrance projects under the guidance of experienced perfumers.
• Complete a creative brief to develop technical and creative perfumery skills.
• Assist with fragrance evaluations and sensory learning activities.
• Learn and apply laboratory best practices, including safety, organization, and sample handling.
• Support the Scent Design Group on initiatives to deepen understanding of fragrance development.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in Year 3 of the ISIPCA Scent Design and Creation program.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and openness to feedback.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment.

Required skills

• Fragrance formulation.
• Laboratory safety procedures.
• Sample handling.
• Sensory evaluation.
• Development of olfactory capabilities.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience within a world‑leading fragrance company.
• Learning directly from experienced perfumers, scent designers, and technical experts.
• Exposure to global teams, innovative technologies, and iconic fragrance brands.
• An inclusive, collaborative environment focused on learning, growth, and innovation.