ISIPCA Perfume Development Internship

About the role

This internship is designed for a Year‑3 ISIPCA student to gain hands‑on experience in perfume creation, from creative brief to laboratory evaluation, while working alongside IFF’s Scent Design & Creation team in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Support multiple local and regional perfumery projects simultaneously.
• Assist experienced perfumers with creative fragrance briefs and technical formulation tasks.
• Participate in fragrance evaluations and sensory learning activities to develop olfactory skills.
• Apply laboratory best practices, including safety, organization, and sample handling.
• Contribute to initiatives that deepen understanding of fragrance development within the Scent Design Group.

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 techniques.
• Laboratory safety and sample handling procedures.
• Olfactory evaluation and sensory analysis.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with a global leader in fragrance.
• Mentorship from experienced perfumers, scent designers, and technical experts.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and iconic fragrance brands.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on learning and growth.