The Natural Perfume Academy Podcast

What Is Attar? | Scent Panel Ep. 4 with Ane Walsh

What is a true attar, and why can the word mean so many different things? Ruth Ruane and natural perfumer Ane Walsh explore Kannauj’s traditional deg-bhapka distillation,

Vetiver in Perfumery | Scent Panel Ep. 3 with Ane Walsh

Vetiver in perfumery is far more complex than the familiar description of a dark, earthy base note. In Episode 3 of the Natural Perfume Academy Scent Panel, Ruth Ruane an

Ambergris in Perfumery | Scent Panel Ep. 2 with Ane Walsh

Ambergris in perfumery: Ruth Ruane and Ane Walsh explore its scent, tincturing, ageing, beachcombing and how it brings natural perfume to life.

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, dis

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 educ

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 Parf

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

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

Scented Beginnings: Perfume Memories, Earth Day Reflections and the NPA Podcast Launch

Step inside the world of natural perfumery with our very first episode. Hosts Ruth Ruane and Justine Crane share scent memories, Earth Day reflections, and the story behi

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