Justine Crane — Course Developer & Instructor
Justine Crane is a quietly brilliant force and a living legend in natural perfumery—over 25 years of immersive, plant-based practice, teaching, and artisanal production.
The Alchemist of Memory, Myth & Botanical Perfumery
Discover Ane Walsh, Brazil’s pioneer in natural botanical perfumery, in this vibrant portrait celebrating her deep connection to memory, myth, and scent. Featuring her beloved black Labrador and handcrafted aromatics, this image captures the heart of her artisanal legacy.
Natural Perfume Academy Welcomes Nymphaea Aromatic Wellness as Certified School in Athens
Nymphaea Aromatic Wellness joins the Natural Perfume Academy as an officially Certified School. Rooted in the rich botanical heritage of Greece, this collaboration marks a beautiful step forward for natural perfumery education worldwide.
Natural Perfume Academy Scholarship Program
The Natural Perfume Academy now offers four annual scholarships for its CPD-certified Diploma in Natural Perfumery. Aligned with the equinoxes and solstices, this unique program invites passionate students to begin their journey by enrolling in our foundational Kyphi course. Applicants must demonstrate dedication, creativity, and resourcefulness through hands-on work before being considered. Open to English and Portuguese speakers.
Global Natural Perfumers Club – Connecting Perfumers Worldwide | NPA
Join the Natural Perfumers Club – a thriving international community of natural perfumers learning, sharing, and connecting across the globe. Discover our interactive world map showcasing new members, explore hands-on perfumery discussions, and access expert-led education with NPA’s CPD-Certified courses. See where our members are from and start your journey today!
Marie Antoinette’s Scent of Sovereignty
Perfume was more than indulgence for Marie Antoinette—it was a sanctuary, a silent language of power, and ultimately, a lingering trace of her legacy. From the orange blossom and jasmine-scented gardens of Petit Trianon to the last remnants of lavender in her prison cell, scent shaped her world. Accused of drowning in luxury, she instead sought solace in delicate floral waters and bespoke fragrances crafted by Jean-Louis Fargeon. Even after the monarchy fell, the ghost of her perfumes lingered—abandoned trunks, lost formulas, and the faintest trace of orange blossom on a centuries-old letter. Her story is not just one of decadence but of defiance, where fragrance became both her signature and her shield.
Celebrating a Landmark Collaboration: Parfo Lab Becomes NPA Certified
At the Natural Perfume Academy, we believe that true artistry knows no borders. This is why we are beyond thrilled to officially welcome Parfo Lab, founded by the extraordinary Salomón Murow, as an NPA Certified School. This certification marks not just a recognition of excellence, but a deep and meaningful connection between Mexico and the global world of natural perfumery—a bond that continues to grow stronger.
Tapputi-Belatekallim: The Ancient Flame That Lights Our Path
Scent is more than perfume—it’s a whisper from antiquity. At the Natural Perfume Academy, we resurrect the forgotten legacy of Tapputi-Belatekallim: Mesopotamia’s pioneering perfumer-chemist who turned petals into poetry 3,000 years before modern perfumery existed. In this piece, explore how her story of female innovation in Babylon’s royal courts fuels our mission to reclaim natural scent-making as sacred artistry. Learn about the new Tapputi Award honouring today’s visionaries, and discover why breathing deeply isn’t just an act of smelling—it’s communion with history’s unsung heroines. When you create with nature’s essences, you don’t just make perfume. You amplify a revolution that began with one woman’s hands.
Crafting Success Through Scent: Arina P. Franzén’s Award-Winning Journey in Perfumery
Arina Franzén, NPA graduate and winner of Best Perfumer 2024 at Stockholm Beauty Week, is captivating the perfume world with her artistry. Discover her journey from writer to perfumer and explore the magic of her immersive fragrance workshops in Uppsala. Learn how the Natural Perfume Academy nurtured her talent and how her success highlights the growing global movement toward sustainable, natural perfumery. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or a path to your own perfumery career, this is a story you won’t want to miss.
Perfumery & Organized Crime
Kenya burned 13.5 tons of sandalwood that had been illegally felled and sold(2). Officially banned since 2007 because of the trees’ endangered status, harvesting sandalwood in Kenya—including in nationally protected forests—has continued(3), driven by international demand that is heedless of the disappearance of the species from the wild.