IFF and ISIPCA’s Scent Design Program Hits 10-Year Mark with 100% Graduate Employment

Event summary

  • IFF and ISIPCA’s joint master’s program in scent design and creation celebrates its 10th anniversary, having trained 180 professionals from 40 countries since 2016.
  • The program boasts a 100% job placement rate within six months of graduation.
  • Graduates have secured roles across fragrance development, marketing, sales, and perfumery creation, both at IFF and in FMCG organizations.
  • The program selects candidates based on olfactory ability, academic strength, and individual talent, without requiring a scientific background.

The big picture

IFF’s decade-long partnership with ISIPCA underscores the strategic importance of nurturing specialized talent in the fragrance sector. As the industry faces evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements, the program’s focus on combining creativity with scientific expertise positions IFF to maintain its leadership in scent innovation. The 100% employment rate of graduates highlights the program’s effectiveness in meeting industry demand for skilled professionals.

What we're watching

Talent Pipeline
How IFF’s investment in education will impact its ability to sustain innovation in the fragrance industry.
Industry Standards
Whether the program’s success will prompt competitors to develop similar training initiatives.
Diversity Impact
The pace at which the program’s emphasis on diverse perspectives will influence fragrance creation trends.