As a Fragrance Chemist, you will need to master following:

• cosmetics industry
• create fragrances formulae
• decide on fragrance titles
• good manufacturing practices
• research fragrances
• test fragrances against customer satisfaction
• translate formulae into processes

More generally, a fragrance chemist is also versed in:

• analytical chemistry
• assess the feasibility of implementing developments
• calibrate laboratory equipment
• check quality of raw materials
• define technical requirements
• document analysis results
• manage chemical testing procedures
• prepare chemical samples
• run laboratory simulations
• test chemical samples
• use chemical analysis equipment
• write specifications

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on fragrances
• biological chemistry
• botany
• develop new food products
• food allergies
• food flavourings
• food product ingredients
• olfaction
• perform calorimeter operation
• chemical preservation
• cleaning products
• communicate with external laboratories
• control production
• gas chromatography
• molecular biology
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• oversee quality control