Intangible Cultural Heritage Preserved

Heritage perfumery, handcrafted since 1933

Three generations of scent creation.

From the Kazura Company on North Bridge Road to Sifr Aromatics on Arab Street, rooted in the same Kampong Gelam neighbourhood

Loved, Reviewed, Remembered

from legacy roots to modern perfumery

the sifr aromatics story

The Beginning

Hanifa Kazura opens a humble store in Kampong Gelam, laying the foundation for one of Singapore’s oldest perfume families. What began with trade goods soon became known for traditional oils and aromatics

Awards & Press

Our in house 3rd generation perfumer

Meet Johari

Johari Kazura, third-generation Singaporean perfumer, grew up surrounded by fragrance in a Kampong Gelam shophouse. He trained formally in Grasse, France, the birthplace of modern Western perfumery, before returning home to build Sifr Aromatics.

Today, Johari personally conducts every Bespoke Perfume Consultation, working one-on-one with clients to translate their story, memory, and mood into a tailored scent entirely their own.

Blog posts on scents, ritual & heritage

HISTORY, TRADITIONS & MODERN USES of incense IN SINGAPORE

Incense is one of the world’s oldest fragrance traditions. Discover its origins, cultural significance, and how incense continues to be enjoyed in Singapore today.