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Eight aspiring perfumers turned their fragrance visions into fully developed creations at annual exams.
July 7, 2025
By: Lianna Albrizio
Associate Editor
Eight young perfumers marked a milestone in their fragrance education at Symrise on June 23 and 25.
Before a jury of fragrance experts, HR professionals and senior leaders, they presented exam projects that showcased creative vision and technical depth. The event included an opening and graduation ceremony, featuring speeches by CEO Dr Jean-Yves Parisot and Senior Perfumer and Head of the Symrise Perfumery School, Marc vom Ende, honoring the achievements of the young talents.
“Consider your profession as perfumers a Lord’s job,” Dr. Parisot told the students. “You bring dreams to life—and at the same time, you create value for our customers. This makes Symrise successful.”
The eight candidates presented their final projects to an interdisciplinary jury that includedexperienced perfumers, members of the GFIM (Global Fragrance & Ingredient Management) team, HR representatives, and senior leaders.
The exam topics addressed sustainable ingredients and regulatory challenges as well as forward-looking fragrance creations:
Dominique Wagner (Perfumer Exam) presented “The World of Amber” with a creative analysis of high-impact amber notes in the context of REACh regulations.
Kevin Kim (Perfumer Exam) developed a strategic response to new CMR classifications andproposed alternative materials.
Lucie Kepler-Bozkurt (Junior Perfumer Exam) demonstrated how to integrate captives intotechnical fragrance applications early on.
Alicia De Benito Cassadó (Junior Perfumer Exam) analyzed fragrance performanceparameters in detergents and developed a market-specific scent database for South Africa.
Attiya Setai (Junior Perfumer Exam) investigated Buchu, a South African raw material, and its creative potential for modern perfumery.
Shangyun Lyu (Junior Perfumer Exam) reinvigorated the classic citrus note Yuzu with modern fragrance formulations and olfactive storytelling.
Christopher Pickel (Junior Perfumer Exam) expanded the internal iconoclast base portfoliowith novel Symtrap combinations.
Gabriela Gerbi (Junior Perfumer Exam) envisioned the future of the Chypre fragrance familywith a focus on natural materials and patchouli variants.
These exams mark the conclusion of a multi-year training program at the Symrise Perfumery School. The program combines technological excellence, creative mentorship and global practical experience stages. From raw material science and sensory training to advanced chemistry, students learn how to turn ideas into market-ready fragrances. The program includes various training modules and stays across multiple Symrise locations, giving participants deep insights into international markets and consumer needs.
Said Marc vom Ende, senior perfumer and Head of the School, “Our training program combines science, craftsmanship, and inspiration. These masterpieces reflect how our young talents have learned to blend creativity with technical expertise and market understanding.”
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