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, […]

Natural Perfume Academy Podcast – Official Trailer

This is the official trailer for The Natural Perfume Academy Podcast. Meet your hosts and discover what to expect from our upcoming episodes — including aromatic journeys, ancient traditions, and lively conversations with makers from around the world. Subscribe and join us as we learn, create, and inspire.