A Conversation with Spyros Drosopoulos

by | Nov 18, 2025

Exploring Independent Perfumery: A Conversation with Spyros Drosopoulos

In a recent episode of the Internet of Senses Institute Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Spyros Drosopoulos, neuroscientist, perfumer, and founder of the niche fragrance house Baruti. Our conversation bridged the worlds of art and science, reflecting Spyros’s unique journey from academia to independent perfumery.

Spyros discovered his passion for scent through a perfumery workshop, which quickly evolved into a personal exploration of hundreds of raw materials and the development of his own olfactory language. His creative yet analytical approach to perfumery is a perfect combination for his brand and creation of impactful scents.

Baruti, meaning “gunpowder” in Greek, symbolizes the bold, unforgettable fragrances Spyros creates. His work spans art installations, conservation projects, and innovative experiments with AI, showcasing how curiosity and courage can redefine your creative path.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation below or listen anywhere you access your favorite podcasts.

Written by Sofia Collette Ehrich

Sofia Collette Ehrich is an art historian, olfactory museologist, researcher, and podcast host. She is the founder of the Olfactory Contractor, a company that coaches and consults museum practitioners and others on the educational impact sensory storytelling has on the public.
Two Upcoming Classes this Summer

Two Upcoming Classes this Summer

Two learning opportunities are coming up this summer! One brand new lecture and one returning by popular demand. New!! Scent as Interpretation: A Primer for Museums and Cultural Heritage June 25, 2026 · 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT · Online · $55 Museums have always told...

read more
International Themed Smell Day is July 11

International Themed Smell Day is July 11

Mark your calendar: July 11 is International Themed Smell Day and it is exactly the kind of occasion the field of olfactory storytelling deserves. The day was established by Liam R. Findlay, a leading themed attraction designer and scenting specialist, to celebrate...

read more
Nosetalgia

Nosetalgia

Smell places you inside a memory. A single whiff and suddenly you are somewhere else entirely: a place, a person, a moment that you may have forgotten. This is what makes olfaction unlike any other sense. And it is why the concept of “nosetalgia” is so...

read more