The document discusses how India is poised to become the future capital of perfumery, surpassing Grasse, France. Strict regulations in the EU have stifled artisanal perfumery. A major perfume company opening an academy in India shows they see its potential due to access to plants, a growing middle class, and less restrictive regulations. Rural communities in India could develop essential oil extraction to participate in the rising perfumery industry through sustainable agriculture and education in traditional methods.