We are looking for a Junior Perfumer / Olfactory Engineering Intern to join AEQUL as a founding team member in Bangalore.
You will work directly alongside our founder to design fragrances from first principles—treating scent not just as an aesthetic layer, but as molecular physics and emotional storytelling.
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Role Overview
Title: Junior Perfumer / Olfactory Engineering Intern (Founding Team)
Location: Bangalore (In-Office / Lab-based)
Equity & Compensation: Competitive Stipend + Early-Stage Founding Equity Pool (ESOPs)
Growth Path: Prospect to transition into Head of Olfactory R&D; as we scale.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Formulation & Testing: Blending essential oils, aromachem synthetic fixatives, and hydrophobic bases to optimize thermal stability and controlled linear diffusion.
* Spatial & Evaporative Physics: Conducting real-world stress testing (temperature, humidity, kinetic movement) to map evaporation curves and ambient sillage radius.
* Raw Material Sourcing: Partnering with ethically sourced oil suppliers, chemical labs,
and manufacturers across India and globally.
* Storytelling to Chemistry: Translating abstract poetic concepts, memories, and emotions into precise chemical ratios and olfactory pyramids.
* QC & Scale-Up: Supervising batch consistency, regulatory compliance (IFRA standards), and transition from benchtop lab trials to full factory production.
What We’re Looking For
* Background: Degree/curiosity in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Cosmetic Technology, or formal training in Perfumery/Olfactory Science.
* Nose + Analytical Mind: Ability to discern subtle note transitions paired with a rigorous, hypothesis-driven testing mindset.
* Hands-on Craftsmanship: Familiarity with laboratory safety, precision weighing scales, dilution ratios, and raw material compounding.
* Founding Energy: Comfort with ambiguity, high ownership, and a desire to build a premium D2C brand from the ground up.
Why Join Us?
* Ground-
📌 Perfumer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Aequl group
📍 Bengaluru