Bonnie J

Fragrance Development Chemist – Luxury Perfume Lab

Scentbird • ZZP

Sep 2025 - Present • 10 mos

At scent bird, I specialize in luxury perfume formulation, niche fragrance creation, and scent architecture development for independent brands and private clients. I work closely with clients to transform fragrance concepts into premium, market-ready perfumes and colognes designed for strong performance, elegance, and longevity. Key Projects & Achievements: Developed a luxury unisex fragrance line for a startup brand focusing on niche and high-end perfumery. Each scent was designed with a structured top, heart, and base note composition to ensure depth and identity. Created signature scent profiles for private clients seeking personalized fragrances, balancing uniqueness with commercial appeal. Improved fragrance performance by optimizing longevity, sillage, and diffusion through precise ingredient balancing and concentration adjustments. Designed multiple IFRA-compliant fragrance formulas suitable for alcohol-based perfumes, oils, and body mists. My focus is on creating fragrances that are not only scientifically balanced but also emotionally engaging and commercially viable for brand launch.

Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulation Specialist

Care Beauty

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 7 mos

I specialize in skincare, haircare, and personal care formulation development for startups, indie brands, and contract manufacturers. I develop safe, stable, and high-performance formulations tailored for different skin types, hair textures, and market needs. Key Projects & Achievements: Developed anti-aging and hydrating skincare formulations, including serums, moisturizers, and facial cleansers optimized for sensitive and mature skin. Created haircare systems for textured and natural hair types, focusing on moisture retention, scalp health, and product stability. Performed product reformulation and stability optimization to improve texture, shelf life, and ingredient compatibility. Assisted clients with ingredient selection, regulatory alignment, and product scaling guidance for manufacturing readiness. Conducted reverse engineering of commercial skincare products, delivering accurate, improved replicas with enhanced performance and stability. My work ensures every formulation is scientifically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with modern cosmetic industry standards.

Perfume & Cosmetic Development

fragrances.com.ng • ZZP

Oct 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

I specialize in developing custom perfume, cologne, skincare, and haircare formulations for startups, private-label brands, and independent entrepreneurs. I help clients transform concepts and inspirations into professional, market-ready products. Key achievements & projects: Luxury Perfume Development: Created a niche unisex perfume line for a boutique fragrance brand, developing unique top, heart, and base notes that enhanced brand identity and longevity on the skin. The final formulation was IFRA-compliant and ready for production. Fragrance Duplication & Reformulation: Successfully reverse-engineered several commercial perfumes for private clients, producing accurate scent replicas with improved stability and projection. Delivered full ingredient breakdown, concentration guidelines, and manufacturing instructions. Skincare & Haircare Formulations: Designed a range of organic serums, moisturizers, and shampoo/conditioner blends tailored to sensitive skin and 4C hair types. Optimized formulations for performance, texture, and shelf stability. Product Development Consulting: Assisted brands with ingredient sourcing, formula scaling, and regulatory compliance, ensuring each product was safe, market-ready, and commercially viable. Innovation & R&D: Regularly test new raw materials, scent molecules, and natural actives to expand the formulation portfolio and create exclusive, signature products for clients. My work combines precision chemistry, creative scent design, and industry knowledge to deliver formulations that not only perform but also stand out in the competitive beauty and fragrance market.