Overview
Specialized from the first year, this program aims to train future perfumers—creators, evaluators, production managers, quality managers, sourcing managers for raw materials, marketing managers, or sales managers specialized in the fragrance industry.
This training is intended for individuals who are particularly passionate about the fragrance or cosmetics industry and aim to enter these demanding sectors.
The objective of this training is to develop the following skills:
- Designing perfume accords and transcribing sensory expériences
- Developing innovative perfumery & cosmetic products
- Managing a perfume & cosmetics company
- Supervising production, evaluation, and quality control (option)
- Define and implement the marketing strategy for a perfume or a cosmetic product (option)
2-Years Program
Year 4
In the 4th year, the program integrates managerial challenges related to marketing and sales. Students will learn to attach their creative process within the realities of economic, regulatory, and industrial constraints.
| Program | 641 Hours |
| General Subjects |
| English |
| Sustainability |
| Sciences |
| Perfume chemistry |
| Perfume chemistry & biology |
| Sensory analysis & evaluation |
| Olfaction and creation |
| Olfaction |
| Sourcing & Purchasing |
| Perfume creation |
| Technical workshops |
| Management, marketing, sales negotiation |
| Marketing – Strategic / Operational / Consumer behavior |
| Brand creation |
| Regulations |
| Business negotiation |
| Professionnalization |
| Perfume creation – Personal project |
| Brand creation & marketing campaign – Personal project |
| Feedback workshop |
| Professional conferences |
| Mandatory internship (4 months in the same company, 6 months maximum) |
Year 5
This final year of studies is a work-study program (apprenticeship or professionalization contract) with a company in the industry. The weekly schedule is 1 day at school and 4 days at the company, with intensive weeks dedicated to projects and/or professional competitions. Students can choose to specialize in :
· Production, evaluation, quality control, regulations,
· Marketing and communication of fragrance products.
Fundamental courses common to both specialties are dedicated to business strategy, team management, setting up and operating a company in the perfume and cosmetics industry, and commercial negotiation.
| Program | 455 Hours |
| Company start-ups |
| Diagnosis and strategy for business creation |
| Legal environment for business start-ups |
| Designing the company’s sales strategy |
| Developing a business plan |
| Purchase strategy and supply chain management |
| Business negotiation |
| Business start-ups, fund-raising… |
| Project management |
| Methods and tools for managers |
| Leading and supervising a team |
| Agile method |
| Olfaction and creation |
| Olfaction |
| Sourcing & geopolitics |
| Perfume creation |
| Raw materials suppliers |
| Regulations |
| Marketing and communication |
| Designing and developing a cross-channel marketing strategy |
| Designing and managing an online marketing plan |
| Measuring the ROI of your marketing actions |
| Influence communication |
| Community management |
| Packaging |
| Projects – Competitions |
| Company start-up – group project |
| Brand creation |
| Functional perfumery |
| Fine perfumery |
| Professional thesis (written + oral) |
RNCP qualification
This training program leads to the title of Creator – Manager in Perfumery and Cosmetics :
- Title No. 37850, Level 7, listed in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP)
- Published in the Official Journal on 01/04/2019, decision date from France Competences: 19/07/2023, issued by Parfum Enseignement and ADE Holding
- This RNCP title is accessible through VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) and by competency blocks.
The program is designed for professional integration after the 5th year of study. As a result, no further studies or gateways are offered within the school.
Find out more about the activities targeted and the skills attested here.
To follow the course, it is recommended that you have a computer. All classrooms are equipped with a wifi access.
Our training courses are accessible to people with disabilities. Find more information on our School page.
Prerequisites
Is this program right for you?
| Diploma | Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | All high school diplomas, with science extra lessons for non-scientists. | None |
| 2nd year | Higher education diploma + 1 in chemistry with additional training in olfaction. | None |
| 3rd year | Higher education diploma + 2 in chemistry with additional training in olfaction. | None |
| 4th year | Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) or a validated RNCP level 6 diploma in perfumery or cosmetics. | Fluency in written and spoken English |
| 5th year | A Master’s degree (Bac+4) or equivalent validated RNCP diploma in perfumery or cosmetics. | Fluency in written and spoken English |
Regardless of the level at which candidates apply, they are assessed on the basis of their application file and a motivational interview covering :
- Their academic record (high school diploma or equivalent for parallel entries)
- Their general knowledge of the perfume and cosmetics industry
- Their knowledge of olfaction
- The suitability of their career plans with the objectives of the certification
- Their level of English
Indicators
For more information on the indicators linked to the certification you are preparing, click here!
Tuition Fees
Find our tuition fees on our dedicated page.
Careers
A program offering many options
Whether managing a perfume house or working on your own, the Creation and Management program opens the door to a wide range of exciting opportunities.
Documentation
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