There was a time when perfume bottles were purchased independently of the fragrances they contained, then filled with essences obtained from perfumers. Begüm Khan’s collaborations with Guerlain offer a contemporary reinterpretation of this elegant tradition in the history of perfumery.

Two educational units developed by Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi—Ottoman Perfumery and Alchemy of Scent—are now available through the IFEAT Academy, the educational platform of the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT).

Parfüm, Osmanlı’da yalnızca güzel kokmak için kullanılmıyordu | Perfume in the Ottoman world was never merely about smelling pleasant

Turkey has contributed a groundbreaking new initiative to the global flavor and fragrance industry. Curated by Parfüm Rotaları and sponsored by MG International Fragrance Company, the “Terroir: Ida” retreat, held on June 19–21, achieved a first for Turkey by capturing and preserving the living scent of Mount Ida (Kaz Dağları).

WeReserve Seasons: Spring Edition was a quiet ritual that explored the distinctive scents of the season through Istanbul’s historical and botanical memory, creating an elegant bridge between scent, taste, time, and place.

In this intimate perfume experience, we created a base through the rapid infusion of Istanbul’s spring flowers — capturing the fleeting, living breath of the season. Then, we personalized each perfume with 100% pure essential oils inspired by the spices, resins, and aromatic plants of the Silf Road historically traded through the Spice Bazaar. Because Istanbul was never only a city of stone, sea, and empire. It was also a city of scent.

Marie Claire Türkiye Fragrance Awards Opens A New Chapter in Turkish Perfumery

Throughout the preparation and execution of the Marie Claire Türkiye Fragrance Awards 2026, Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi stood out not merely as a visible spokesperson, but as the figure who shaped the intellectual backbone of the event, defined its sectoral language, and helped establish its structural credibility.

Bugün Dünya Vanilya Günü!

The Marie Claire Turkey Fragrance Awards, considered a milestone in the industry by combining Turkey’s rich scent heritage with a modern perfumery vision, have been held in a grand ceremony. Organized by Marie Claire Turkey, the country's first licensed magazine, this special evening marked a refined and visionary step in its 38-year publishing history.

Published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports (Volume 70, April 2026, Article 105589), a newly published interdisciplinary study offers the first direct chemical evidence that formulations described in Greco-Roman medical texts—including treatments combining human-derived substances with aromatic ingredients—were not merely theoretical, but actively prepared and stored in Roman vessels.

Just a few days ago, in an atmosphere steeped in the scent of time itself, we brought the ancient wisdom of Ottoman beauty rituals into the enduring magic of Istanbul’s iconic Spice Bazaar. What began as a heritage-inspired experience soon evolved into an extraordinary gathering — a private masterclass hosted for the global C-level executives of a leading international cosmetics brand.

This year’s International Symposium on Essential Oils (ISEO 2025) hosted a uniquely stimulating session. Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi's keynote lecture, titled “Alchemy of Scent”, took the audience on a compelling journey through the evolving relationship between scent and humanity, spanning from antiquity to the present day. In a second session Dr. Çelebi introduced participants to the world of Ottoman perfumery through an experiential presentation.

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanlığı himayesinde T.C. Sağlık Bakanlı ve Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından 3 Ekim 2025 tarihinde gerçekleştirilen 3. Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp Kongresi, geleneksel iyileşme yöntemlerinin modern bilimsel çerçevede yeniden değerlendirildiği, çok değerli konuşmalara ev sahipliği yaptı. Kongrenin ilgi gören oturumlarından biri ise, tıp tarihçisi ve klinik aromaterapist Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi’nin gerçekleştirdiği sunum oldu.

Not long ago, I came across a story that both thrilled and unsettled me: Osmo, a scent technology company, is developing what they call “Scent Teleportation” — a process designed to capture a smell in one part of the world and release it in another.

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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi will be joining ISEO 2025 – The International Symposium on Essential Oils as a keynote speaker. Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi is internationally recognized for her work in tracing the medicinal use of fragrances across civilizations and is known for reviving historical perfume formulations through meticulous research and a deep reverence for tradition.

In her one-hour webinar with NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy), Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi invites us to wander through the scented corridors of the Ottoman court—where aromatic opulence defined everything from grand banquets to the intimate rhythms of the harem.

I think the recent surge in oud's popularity among Western luxury brands reflects a significant shift in the global fragrance industry, bridging Eastern and Western perfumery traditions. So the adoption of oud represents a broader trend of cultural fusion in the fragrance industry.

nebülizatör aromaterapi difüzörleri nasıl çalışız? diğer difüzörlerden farklarını nelerdir? genel olarak ne gibi faydaları vardır?