ISABEL LOPES
Summary
Dynamic leader and fragrance expert with a proven track record at IFF and Avon, driving innovative olfactory solutions, and elevating brand presence. Skilled in global market analysis and client collaboration, while leading creative strategies that identify and capitalize on emerging olfactive trends.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Olfactive Consultant
None Currently
2025 - Current
- Confidential Client: Analyzed needs to develop customized fragrance solutions and evaluations in personal and home care.
Creative Director, North America Fine Fragrance
IFF
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Led the Prestige and Specialty Scent Design Evaluation and Perfumery teams in North America.
- Implemented processes to improve efficiencies and build stronger, creative olfactive platforms.
- Led key fragrance development projects focused on Tom Ford and Calvin Klein, collaborating closely with client olfactive leads.
Executive Director Creative Fragrance Development
AVON
06.2010 - 12.2015
- Directed strategies for Global Fragrance Innovation and Global Fragrance R&D teams.
- Developed global footprints for Avon fragrance brands while elevating quality and design.
- Partnered with global fragrance suppliers to win in key consumer markets.
VP Creative Fragrance Evaluation
SYMRISE
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Led global fragrance development teams for fine and consumer fragrance.
- Led strategic initiatives to identify olfactory trends and translate them into fragrance product solutions.
- Key contributor in two acquisitions, merging creative teams, and retaining talent.
VP Fine Fragrance Evaluation
TAKASAGO
04.2002 - 01.2007
- Led NA Fine Fragrance Evaluation team.
- Identified trending fragrance themes and presented to global key accounts.
VP Evaluation
CREATIONS AROMATIQUES
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Led all project briefs for Estée Lauder.
- Contributed to winning Tommy Hilfiger fragrances.
Product Category Director / Home Care
IFF
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Coordinated global olfactory strategic initiatives in Home Care, and implemented winning fragrances with a focus on Air Care.
Fragrance Development Manager
IFF
11.1997 - 06.2000
- Drove SCJ Air Care briefs, increasing sales from $2.4M to $32M globally.
Education
M.S. - Chemistry (Cosmetic Science)
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05-1991
B.S. - Biology
Seton Hall University
12-1985
Skills
- Fragrance expert
- Market analysis
- Trend olfactive identification
- Client collaboration
- Fragrance supplier creative team communication
- Creative strategy
- Analysis, fragrance development, and evaluation across product categories
- Cultural awareness
Additional Background
US Patent 6315949, 2001, Composition for carpet and room deodorizer.
US Patent D449371, 2001, Fragrance and/or functional vapor delivery device.
Languages
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Creative Director, North America Fine Fragrance
IFF
01.2016 - 04.2021
Executive Director Creative Fragrance Development
AVON
06.2010 - 12.2015
VP Creative Fragrance Evaluation
SYMRISE
02.2007 - 06.2010
VP Fine Fragrance Evaluation
TAKASAGO
04.2002 - 01.2007
VP Evaluation
CREATIONS AROMATIQUES
01.2001 - 04.2002
Product Category Director / Home Care
IFF
06.2000 - 12.2000
Fragrance Development Manager
IFF
11.1997 - 06.2000
Creative Olfactive Consultant
None Currently
2025 - Current
M.S. - Chemistry (Cosmetic Science)
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.S. - Biology
Seton Hall University