Perfume, Passion, and the Italian Perfumery Landscape with Sara Phillips Chiapetta

Exploring Italian Entrepreneurship and Botanical Perfumery with
Sara Phillips Chiapetta on The Honest Field Guide


In this special episode of the Honest Field Guide podcast, host
JinJa Birkenbeuel travels to Italy to dive into the world of
Italian entrepreneurship and artistry. This is part three in a
five part series!





Joined by Sara Phillips Chiapetta, an Italian-American
entrepreneur and founder of Pante Perfume, JinJa delves into
Sara’s journey from working at the U.S. State Department to
starting her botanical perfumery in Italy. They discuss the
cultural differences in entrepreneurship between the U.S. and
Italy, the challenges of creating non-synthetic scents under
European regulations, and the deep respect Italians have for
craftsmanship and artistic work. Sara shares insights about her
creative process, her unique approach to perfumery, and the
inspiration she draws from nature. This conversation provides an
intimate look at the life of a modern-day artisan and the
entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Italy's historic landscapes.