Fragrance Chemist

Ever wonder how your favorite scents are made? Well, there are fragrance chemists that specialize in the study of odor molecules and how such molecules can be used for perfumes. These scientists develop and test scents for women’s and men’s perfume, soap, lotion, and other toiletries.

Since they create fragrance compositions and flavoring, it’s considered a challenging profession. Often, fragrance chemists have backgrounds in chemistry and usually have high-level credentials, such as a master’s or Ph.D. In 2019, the median annual salary for all chemists was $78,790, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.