Welcome to this episode of our podcast, recorded on World Arts Day, featuring the visionary perfumer Christophe Laudamiel. Known for his innovative approach to fragrance design, Christophe has created scents for some of the world's leading brands and has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of olfactory artistry. In this inspiring conversation, he shares his insights on the importance of forging your own path in the creative world of flavours and fragrances. He encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and resist the limitations imposed by external influences. Join us as we dive into the power of self-expression and chat about how to stay true to ourselves on our creative journeys.

(02:45) How Christophe became a perfumer?

(15:30) Memorable innovation

(21:25) Flavours and society’s acceptance

(26:15) What keeps the perfumer up at night

(32:00) Enhancing flavours from a perfumer’s perspective

(37:45) Christophe and the work at Osmo

(42:30) Collaboration with chefs and bartenders

(46:16) The First Synthetic Molecule

(51:40) Industry Constraints

(53:05) Realism in Perfumery and flavours

(55:00) Smelling “Spacewood”

(1:00:10) Perfumers and flavourists – who are seen as artists?

(1:06:40) Inspiration in unlikely places

(1:17:05) How life’s challenges inspire creativity?

(1:24:00) A Message to the Next Generation

Host: Aidan Kirkwood, Michel Aubanel, Seán Ryan, Music: Aidan Kirkwood, Editing: Britta Nobis, Publishing: Ján Peťka