Rabanne Apprentice Olfaction Assistant (Prestige & Niche)
Puig in Paris seeks an Apprentice Olfaction Assistant (Prestige & Niche) — apprenticeship starting Sept 2026 in fragrance development.
Overview
Puig is an independent, family-owned global fashion and fragrance group that manages a portfolio of luxury and niche houses, including Rabanne, Byredo, Dries Van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier and L'Artisan Parfumeur. The company combines creative entrepreneurship with international distribution and a strong focus on brand craftsmanship across fragrance and fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the olfaction and product teams in day-to-day operations for prestige and niche fragrance projects, from brief to launch.
- Coordinate sample requests, manage sample libraries and track prototypes through production and evaluation cycles.
- Assist with sensory panels and qualitative evaluation sessions, recording observations and providing structured feedback to perfumers and product managers.
- Maintain project documentation, update timelines, and ensure effective communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Prepare briefings, presentation materials and technical dossiers for internal reviews and cross-functional meetings.
- Contribute to market and competitive research relevant to niche and prestige fragrance positioning.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an apprenticeship-eligible higher education program in perfumery, cosmetic science, chemistry, marketing or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable interest in fragrance, luxury goods or sensory sciences; curiosity for raw materials and olfactive composition.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the capacity to work collaboratively across functions.
- Authorization to undertake an apprenticeship in France.
Skills
Experience
No specific prior professional experience is required; previous internships or practical exposure in perfumery, cosmetics or fragrance development are advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in a vocational or university program (BTS, Licence, Bachelor or equivalent) in perfumery, cosmetic science, chemistry, marketing or a related field and eligible for an apprenticeship (alternance).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Puig fosters a creative, entrepreneurial culture rooted in luxury craftsmanship and brand storytelling. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment where cross-brand synergies and innovation in fragrance are encouraged.
About Cerulean
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