Cartier Perfume Formulation Development Intern

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Cartier

Cartier is a globally recognised maison of haute joaillerie and watchmaking, operating within the Richemont group. Renowned for artisanal savoir‑faire, timeless design and uncompromising quality, the brand sustains multidisciplinary teams across creative, technical and commercial functions to develop luxury products and sensory experiences.

Cartier — Paris: Perfume Formulation Development Intern (Stage) starting July 2026. Internship in fragrance R&D supporting formulation and analytical testing.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the fragrance R&D team in bench‑scale formulation and iterative prototype preparation for perfume projects.
  • Prepare and document samples, perform accurate weighing and dilutions, and maintain laboratory notebooks and material logs.
  • Assist with physico‑chemical and stability testing protocols; record and interpret analytical data from GC‑MS and HPLC where applicable.
  • Participate in olfactory evaluations and internal tastings, contributing structured sensory feedback and comparative notes.
  • Coordinate sample flow with regulatory, packaging and procurement teams and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and hygiene procedures.
  • Contribute to formulation dossiers, technical reports and cross‑functional project meetings, ensuring traceability of raw materials and changes.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field.
  • Practical laboratory experience gained through prior internships or academic projects, including accurate weighing, dilutions and sample handling.
  • Basic understanding of fragrance raw materials, perfume composition and formulation principles.
  • Strong analytical mindset, meticulous record‑keeping and rigorous approach to experimental protocol.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and communicate findings clearly in written reports.

Skills

GC-MS HPLC Bench-scale formulation Olfactory evaluation Laboratory documentation Stability testing Microsoft Excel

Experience

Internship-level: prior laboratory internships or academic project work in formulation, analytical chemistry or cosmetics is preferred but not mandatory.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Cartier fosters a culture of craftsmanship, refinement and collaborative creativity, where technical excellence and respect for heritage coexist with innovation. Teams are encouraged to combine rigorous scientific methods with sensory and aesthetic sensibilities to develop luxury fragrances that reflect the maison's standards.

About Cerulean

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