What do you need to become a perfumer?

You can get a college degree in chemistry, complete a graduate degree in perfumery, or you can work your way up through a cosmetic or perfume company. Whatever path you choose to take, you will need a combination of hard work, skill, and creativity to become a master perfumer.

Can anyone be a perfumer?

It is possible to become a perfumer without having been born with an exceptional nose. Then it is a question of providing the background knowledge, the materials, and the instruments. Even with the best noses, there is training required for obvious reasons.