Embarking on an unparalleled olfactory journey with us on the Perfume Roads 2025 for the second edition of the International Natural Perfumery Summit during the Barcelona Perfumery Congress was areal journey on the Perfume Roads.
On June 18th, our senses guided us for an afternoon tour around the globe.
If Natural Perfumery allows us to reconnect with nature, Certified Natural Perfumers transport you on the Perfume Roads. 
“The amazing thing with Certified Natural Perfumers is that they all share  different passions; this, combined with their fragrances, makes them so unique.” Creezy Courtoy

Everyone was captivated by the exploration of Spanish perfume heritage led by Creezy Courtoy. Yusif Meizengo highlighted the significance of Africa, urging African perfumers to proudly label their creations as made in their own countries rather than in France. Andrej Babicky passionately discussed Enfleurage and raw material extraction, while Param Singh guided us on a journey through Australia to discover the aromachological power of its essential oils. Marco Bazzara's aromatic coffee blend had everyone eager to taste and smell. Jennifer Jones shared insights from Texas on how scents can facilitate horse dressage, and Kristin Chen, speaking in Chinese with an English interpreter, intrigued the audience by discussing Taiwan's unique approach to perfuming spaces, including construction buildings and offices. Lastly, Sri Kudaravalli presented her beautiful documentary on India, underscoring the nation's pivotal role in the heritage of perfume.

Sri Kudaravalli's Documentary

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NATURAL PERFUMERY SUMMIT 2025 - THE PROGRAM

Creezy Courtoy - Paris

2.00pm - 2.20pm
Creezy Courtoy (Paris) ​ Introduction to the Perfume Roads 2025. 
Natural Perfumery; Our history and our vision for Spain. 
The Spanish perfume heritage, which began when perfume entered Europe, leads us today towards a bright future with the flourishing development of the perfume industry in Spain. What we create today  will make the history of tomorrow, and all this past knowledge will help perfumers and the future generation of perfumers to create their marketing strategy for each part of the world.
Creezy Courtoy is a perfume historian, an anthropologist, and an expert in olfaction training.
Author of The Perfume Roads,  The Importance of the Olfactory Sense  and Natural Perfumery, the Return of Flowers in Perfumes .

Yusif Meizongo - Ghana

2.20pm - 2.40pm Yusif Meizongo (Ghana)   
 Transforming Ghana's Perfumery Industry & Shaping a New Era of African Representation in Global Fragrance Markets. ​

Embarking on a journey into the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, Yusif Meizongo Jr. is the founder of a burgeoning perfume brand, his story is one of determination, vision, and an unwavering commitment to crafting scents that transcend the ordinary. Over the years has painstakingly perfected his path into perfumery and has earned the respect as a reputable artisan perfumer thriving beyond the shores of Africa. 

Andrej Babicky - Italy

2.40pm - 3.00pm  
Andrej Babicky (Italy)- Enfleurage, Capturing the Ephemeral.
​Stealing a flower’s last breath, preserving its soul through the magic of enfleurage.
​Certified Natural Perfumer and Raw Material Natural Extraction Methods Expert.  Andrej Babicky won the New Luxury Awards in the student category in 2019.  Three years later, as a Master Perfumer, he became Teacher of many courses and masterclasses for the Natural Perfumery Teacher Academy and, member of the New Luxury Awards International Jury.  For him, extraction is more than just a technique; it is a passion and a dance with nature.

Param Singh - Sydney

3.00pm - 3.20pm   
​Param Singh  (Australia) - Functional Olfactory Profiling of Australian and Global Natives Oils. Imparting neuro-stimuli that impact emotional well-being and neuro- calmness by compounding organic and naturalistic perfumery.
Param Singh is a highly accomplished agricultural scientist with extensive experience in sustainable philosophies and organic products. With a background in entomology and biochemistry, Singh has dedicated over 30 years to researching and developing innovative solutions derived from superfoods and fiber ingredients. His vision for scented product development is rooted in holistic sustainability. He is a high-profile sourcing and visionary manager, a natural fragrance and formulation developer and he is certified by IPF as an olfactory expert, a natural perfumer, an aromatherapist and a perfumotherapist after following many courses at the Natural Perfumery Teacher’s Academy.

3.20pm - 3.40pm   
Marco Bazzara  (Italy) - Coffee blend Creation Workshop
The workshop focuses on the art of creating a coffee blend following the perfumer methodologies, starting from raw materials selection and going to the evaluation of the resulting scents of a single origin, in order to outline the aromatic evolution within a blend through an olfactory pyramid.
Certified Natural Perfumer and Coffee Blending Expert, Marco Bazzara is the winner of the New Luxury Award 2024 in the Category of Perfumer.

Jennifer Jones - Texas

3.40pm - 4.00pm  
​Jennifer Jones  (Texas) - Dressing horses with Scents
After winning several Equestrian Elegance trophees, Jennifer Jones started using fragrances for dressage. She blends natural botanical perfumes with essential oils and resins native to Texas delving into how these creations enhance the bond between rider and horse in the art of Classical Dressage.
Along with her husband, they transformed a 2-acre estate into a sustainable Eden of native flora and founded The Scents of the Texas Hill. She is a Certified Natural Perfumer, Aromatherapist, and lifelong equestrian skilled in Classical Dressage.  Her dual passions for horses and natural scents have merged, deeply influencing her work with the horses, including the fragrances in her experimentations.

Kristin Chen - Taiwan

4.00pm - 4.30pm    Kristin Chen (Taiwan)  -  Exploring the Role of Natural Perfumery in Multiple Taiwanese Industries
Today’s leading country in Natural Perfumery is Taiwan, where natural fragrances are everywhere.
In Taipei, you can find natural fragrances in food, drinks, construction, buildings, offices, and hotels. Kristin Chen is a certified natural perfumer and a teacher.
​She is very well known in Taiwan, where she became a specialist in scenting spaces. As IPF East Asia Chair, she has an important role, promoting the development of Natural Perfumery in Japan and Korea.

Sri Kudaravalli - India

4.30pm - 5.00pm  
​Sri Kudaravalli (India) - A Vibrant & Fragrant India
Experience the soul of India - where its vibrant culture and rich perfumery heritage meets modern luxury, and where scent is more than a memory - it’s a journey home.
​Sri Kudaravalli, in response to modern needs and driven by a vision to enhance the quality of day-to-day life, wove together two of the greatest gifts of Indian culture – its millennia-old perfumery history and its ancient spiritual traditions combined with her passion for neuroscience, olfactory science and background in chemical engineering, computer science and business. After learning Natural Perfumery at the Teacher's Academy, she received the New Luxury Award in 2022 and founded her perfume brand, Xila.  

CELEBRATIONS

​5.00pm - 5.20pm    New Luxury Awards 2025

5.20pm Book Signature and Perfume Launch

6.00pm Barcelona Perfumery Congress Cocktail

​9.00pm IPF Perfume Celebration Dinner on reservation only 

Join us for this journey around the world!