Write up and pictures from Danny Hodrien’s lecture – Fragrance – a matter of taste
A synopsis of the the successful evening lecture in London.
Floris – 280 years of British Perfumery
Members were recently given a unique chance to go behind the scenes at British perfumery company Floris. Hosted by Shelagh Foyle – Creative Perfumer at Floris, the evening began with a chance to look around the store at 89 Jermyn Street in Piccadilly and enjoy a glass of wine. Members were then split into two […]
L’Osmothèque Versailles comes to the UK – 7th & 8th April 2010
During April members of the BSP were given a unique opportunity to look into the archive held at L’Osmothèque in Versailles. Patricia de NICOLAI – President of the Osmothèque and Perfumer creator with her own company was kind enough to visit the UK and present a lecture entitled «De l’ancien vers le nouveau…(From the old […]
The Aroma and Taste of Chocolate – Damian Allsop
Report on the Joint Meeting with the BSF, Cranfield University, 27th January 2010 The group of perfumers and flavourists who ventured out one misty night in January for the joint meeting, were rewarded with a feast of flavours for the senses! Damian Allsop, pastry chef turned chocolatier, described to us how he was introduced to […]
27th BSP One Day Symposium
The BSP returned to Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire this year for its annual One Day Symposium on 21st May 2009. A full programme included six major fragrance supply companies presenting, plus a keynote lecture by Dr. Craig Roberts. There were also stands in the foyer by S.Black, Streatley Software Solutions, and IFF organized a quiz, the […]
Safety & Regulatory Issues Symposium
Safety & Regulatory Issues Symposium 13th March 2008 Around fifty delegates met for our fourth Safety Symposium. The programme of lectures began with Tony Dweck, who talked about some of the more dangerous plants and the possible effects of using them – just because something is natural, does not necessarily mean it is safe. Alan […]
Scents of Christmas
Featuring David Pybus and his experiences on “Dragon’s Den” Report on the Christmas meeting, 6th December 2007 Twenty-one members and friends met this evening for our traditional Christmas get-together. The evening was, by our President’s admission, a “pot pourri”! To start everything off, Rhona had brought a seasonal selection of goodies (the real things) for […]