Meet the Perfumer
From Kampong Gelam to Grasse
Third-Generation Perfumer
Johari Kazura
From childhood days spent among glass vials and oils to mastering modern techniques in Grasse, France, Johari's story is one of legacy and learning. It continues a family craft that began in Kampong Gelam nearly a century ago.
Raised in a lineage of traditional perfumers and living in a world of innovation, he set out to explore scent beyond traditional perfume.
Generational Alchemy
Raised by Aromatics
A third-generation perfumer, his journey into scent began when his grandfather, Hanifa Kazura, opened a small perfume shop near Arab Street, Singapore in 1933. He spent his early years learning the chemistry of aromatics while playing among test tubes and beakers that were distilling and extracting scents. That fascination led Johari to work at his father's perfume shop, Jamal Kazura Aromatics, in Kampong Gelam.
Modern Legacy
Returning with Purpose
After a few years abroad studying in the USA, Johari returned to Singapore and founded Sifr Aromatics in 2010, a research and development platform for a heritage business. He has since built his own base of loyal customers through his creative approach and innovative scent concepts.