Press & Awards
Coverage, conversations, and recognition for The Olfactory Contractor, Sofia Collette Ehrich’s work in scent and cultural heritage.
European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award
Integral member of the Odeuropa project, an international research initiative dedicated to researching and safeguarding Europe's olfactory heritage.
The project received the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award in 2025 for its innovative contribution to cultural heritage research and public engagement.
We Have Been Featured On:
Fox45 News
Alex Parker; 2026
"Hometown Hotspot: Maryland Center for History and Culture"
MuseumNext
Manuel Charr; 2025
"What If the Secret to Memorable Museum Visits Is Right Under Your Nose?"
Atlas Obscura
Roxanne Hoorn; 2023
"Get a Whiff of Ancient Egypt's 'Scent of Eternity'"
Selected Podcasts and Speaking
Internet of Senses Institute Podcast
Host for the Sense of Smell
Interviews with thought leaders in the field of olfaction.
The Art Engager Podcast
Guest; 2024
"Stimulating the Senses: Using Smell to Engage Visitors"
How I Became a Perfumer Podcast
Guest; 2024
"Curating Scents with Sofia Collette Ehrich"
WTSA
2023
"Nosetalgia: A World Taste & Smell Day Online Presentation"
Swedish Heritage Board
2023
"How Can We Smell History? - Mapping Out Modes of Olfactory Event Curation"
Odeuropa
2021
"How to Smell a Painting"
Open Access Publications
Frontiers Journal for Archaeology
2026
"From biomolecular traces to multisensory experiences: bringing scent reproductions to museums and cultural heritage"
Amsterdam Museum Journal
2024
"Crafting Intentional Scents: Enriching Cultural Heritage with Educational Olfactory Reproductions"
Odeuropa Project Deliverable
2023
"Olfactory Storytelling Toolkit: A 'How-To' Guide for Working with Smells in Museums and Heritage Institutions"
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The projects and recognition featured here represent only a selection of The Olfactory Contractor's work across press, media, museums, cultural institutions, research initiatives, exhibitions, public programs, and educational settings.