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, and seasonal rhythms inform her creative practice today.
The conversation drifts through themes of intuition, scent memory, feminine archetypes, and the hidden intelligence of plants—along with a few wonderfully unpredictable tangents that might make you see perfume, and even life, a little differently.
This episode marks the second “Nymphaea Friday” feature, a monthly collaboration between the Natural Perfume Academy and Zoe Stranzali celebrating Greek aromatic culture.
Links & Credits
Guest: Zoe Stranzali – Botanical Perfumer & Educator
🌐 Website: www.nymphaea.gr
📸 Instagram: @nymphaea_aromatic_wellness
Host: Ruth Ruane – Natural Perfume Academy
🌐 www.npacertification.com
Recorded October 2025 | Released November 7 2025