The Natural Perfume Academy Podcast

Patchouli: The Material That Changes Everything | Scent Panel Ep. 1 with Ane Walsh

What if patchouli isn’t one material — but an entire world? In Episode 1 of the Natural Perfume Academy Scent Panel, Ruth Ruane and Ane Walsh explore aged patchouli, distillation, sourcing, blending, tinctures, and the hidden complexity behind one of perfumery’s most transformative materials.

From Athens to the World: Zoe Stranzali on the Secrets of Greek Natural Perfumery

In this special Nymphaea Friday edition of the Natural Perfume Academy Podcast, host Ruth Ruane speaks with Zoe Stranzali, certified botanical perfumer, aromatherapy educator, and founder of Nymphaea Aromatic Wellness in Athens, Greece. Together they explore Greece’s aromatic legacy—from the pine forests and resins of Halkidiki to the sacred labdanum once called “Greek myrrh.” Zoe shares how ancient perfumery, mythology, […]

NPA Podcast Revival: From Galway to Mexico City-Exploring Natural Perfumery with Salomón Murow (ParfoLab)

The Natural Perfume Academy podcast is back! In this first episode of our revival series, host Ruth Ruane (Galway, Ireland) sits down with Salomón Murrow, founder of Parfo Lab in Mexico City — a certified perfumery school accredited by the NPA. Salomón brings together a unique background in perfumery, chemistry, and sensory education as a tea and wine sommelier. Together […]

The Bitter Orange Tree: Five Fragrant Treasures in Perfumery

This is a quiet study hour and a special bonus episode—a one-hour reading for anyone who wants to learn and reflect. We welcome recordings of your recording or reading in any language. Please forgive my prononciation of some words. We explore the aromatic contributions of the bitter orange tree to perfumery, detailing its five distinct fragrant materials and their historical, […]

Ane Walsh: Storytelling Through Scent and the Soul of Brazil

In this rich and heartfelt episode, Brazilian natural perfumer Ane Walsh shares her journey from synthetic to natural perfumery, the stories behind her creations, and how she brings native Brazilian botanicals and folklore to life through scent.