Personalised Perfume Workshop by ZUBYR Parfums

Start with a scent you like, then build something that is yours: this two-hour workshop at ZUBYR Parfums gives you a broad fragrance library, a perfumer’s guidance and a 30ml engraved bottle to take home. You can also bring a favourite perfume and work on a personalised interpretation.

I like two things in particular: the chance to learn how fragrance is made, including how scent materials such as flowers, woods, resins and spices are extracted, and the patient, hands-on help with blending. Instructors including Imran, Zul and Zu are praised for giving clear advice without taking over the creative process.

One practical drawback: ZUBYR can be tricky to find on a first visit. Watch the pinned Instagram directions before you go, and arrive early. With more than 200 ingredients to consider, you will also get more from the session if you arrive without wearing a strong perfume.

At a glance

• A two-hour workshop: Learn the basics, explore the fragrance library and make a personalised scent.
• A wide choice of materials: The workshop offers more than 200 scent ingredients and the potential for over 1,000 combinations.
• A bottle to take home: Your booking includes one engraved 30ml perfume. You can pay extra for a 50ml or 100ml bottle.
• A guide at your side: The perfumer can help you refine your choices, and you do not need prior experience.
• A useful souvenir: ZUBYR keeps your formula on record for future reorders.
• A small-group setting: Sessions are for one to six participants, making this a good fit for a date, family outing or a solo creative session.

Start with perfume history, not a blank bottle

The workshop begins with an introduction to perfumery and its place in Singapore, including the heritage of Kampong Glam. That context helps make the materials on the table feel like more than a row of pleasant smells. You get a sense of how ingredients and perfume traditions connect with the area before you start composing your own blend.

There is also an educational look at how perfume is made and how natural scents are extracted from materials such as flowers, woods, resins and spices. The supplied details do not promise a live extraction demonstration, so think of this as a guided introduction to the process rather than a full production tour.

This opening section is useful even if you already wear perfume but have never tried making it. It gives you a vocabulary for talking about what you like and a starting point for making decisions. If you are new to fragrance, it can also make the next part less daunting: instead of being asked to choose from a wall of scents with no direction, you have some basic ideas to work with.

The workshop is designed for beginners. You do not need to know perfume terminology or arrive with a plan. Your job is to notice what appeals to you, then work with the perfumer to shape those preferences into a formula.

Find your way through the fragrance library

The core of the session is exploring ZUBYR’s fragrance ingredients. The workshop advertises more than 200 scent ingredients, and some participants describe a selection of more than 150 notes. Either way, expect plenty of choice, not a quick pick from a handful of bottles.

That range is a real strength, but it can also be a lot to take in. The instructor helps you sort through scents and consider which ones fit the direction you want. Participants have singled out Imran, Zul and Zu for their patience and practical suggestions, especially when a group feels overwhelmed by the options.

Give yourself time to explore instead of rushing straight toward a finished formula. The workshop lasts 120 minutes, which leaves room for a short introduction, sampling and guided blending. A small group of one to six participants also gives you a chance to ask for help and compare ideas without turning the session into a large class.

You may find it helpful to arrive with a few broad preferences in mind. Perhaps you like fresh, warm, sweet or woody scents. These are starting points, not a test: the point is to discover how individual ingredients work together and adjust your choices as you go.

Blend a scent with a perfumer’s help

Once you have explored the ingredients, you begin building your own fragrance from scratch. The workshop allows for more than 1,000 possible combinations, but you do not have to invent a formula unaided. A certified perfumer guides the process, offers suggestions and helps refine the blend around your preferences.

That balance matters. Perfume making is creative, but it can be hard to judge how several individual scents will work together. The instructor can help you make changes and think through the effect of different ingredients, while you remain in charge of what feels right for you. The most frequent praise is for this patient, personal guidance, rather than for a rigid, one-size-fits-all recipe.

If you already have a fragrance you love, bring it along. ZUBYR can guide you in creating an inspired version that reflects what you enjoy about it. The aim is a personalised interpretation, not a promise to reproduce another perfume exactly. This option is especially useful if you know your preferred scent but find it difficult to describe in words.

Making a perfume with someone else can be part of the fun, too. Couples, friends and families can share ideas while creating individual blends, or work together on a scent they both enjoy. Each participant still gets a personalised bottle, so the final result can be a shared memory without requiring everyone to leave with the same fragrance.

Take home an engraved 30ml bottle

The standard package includes one 30ml personalised perfume, engraved, along with the ingredients and equipment used in the workshop. You also receive a heritage booklet with step-by-step perfume guidance, plus refreshments. The bottle makes the session more tangible than a class where the finished work stays behind: you leave with something you can wear and revisit.

ZUBYR keeps your formula on record, so your signature scent can be recreated for future reorders. That is a practical detail if you grow attached to the blend and want more after the original bottle runs out. It also means you do not need to rely on memory to explain what you made.

If 30ml feels small for a fragrance you expect to wear often, you can upgrade to 50ml for $15 or 100ml for $35. Consider that choice once you have a clearer idea of how much you like the finished scent. The included bottle is a sensible way to try your creation before committing to a larger size.

Browse ZUBYR’s perfumes before or after

The workshop takes place under the same roof as ZUBYR’s shop, which carries more than 500 authentic Middle Eastern fragrances and niche perfumes. You can browse before or after your session. This is a useful extra for anyone who enjoys comparing styles and seeing how finished perfumes differ from the ingredients used in blending.

Keep the focus on the workshop, though. The included experience is the two-hour perfume-making session, not a shopping credit or a purchase from the retail selection. Any extra purchases are personal expenses.

The shop adds context to the activity: you can move from learning about ingredients and making a personal blend to looking at finished fragrances from a range of traditions. If you already enjoy perfume, that broader selection may give you another reason to allow a little time around your booking.

Who will enjoy this workshop most?

This is a good choice if you like creative activities with a clear take-home result. It suits perfume fans who want to understand how a fragrance is assembled, but it is also approachable for first-timers. The perfumer’s guidance means you can take part without knowing how notes are classified or how to build a formula.

It also works well as a date, a best-friend outing, a birthday activity, a family session or a solo treat. Children aged 10 and older can take part, and they are charged the adult rate. Since groups are limited to six participants, the activity stays small enough for personal help.

If you are looking for a fast attraction or a passive demonstration, this is probably not the right fit. You spend the session smelling, choosing and making decisions. That is the appeal, but it does ask you to take an active part and keep an open mind as you test different combinations.

Plan your visit to Syed Alwi Road

ZUBYR Parfums is at 1 Syed Alwi Road, unit 03-01, in Song Lin Building, Singapore 207628. The workshop operator warns that the entrance can be tricky to locate on a first visit. Watch the first pinned video on ZUBYR’s Instagram account, @zubyr.co, before setting out, and use the map provided with your booking.

Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start. The workshop also asks participants to arrive at least 10 minutes early, so the earlier target gives you a little breathing room for finding the entrance and checking in. Late arrivals may have a shorter session so that the next group can stay on schedule.

Avoid wearing strong perfume that day. This is not just a dress-code nicety: your nose needs to be able to assess the ingredients clearly. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and anyone who appears intoxicated may be refused service without a refund.

Sessions run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The activity is available in English, Tamil and Malay. Present your mobile voucher or the voucher in the Klook app, and check that you have booked the right date and time: the voucher is valid only for the specified date and time, if one is stated.

Is the price worth it?

The stated starting price is $85.95, while the package option is also displayed from US$78.15. Because those figures are presented differently, check the final price and currency at checkout before booking.

For the price, the appeal is the combination of a two-hour guided activity, a large ingredient library, a 30ml engraved perfume and a formula kept on record. You are paying for more than a bottle: you get help understanding the materials and shaping a blend that suits your taste. If you already buy perfume regularly, the chance to make a personal interpretation may be worth more to you than a standard souvenir.

The value is strongest if you take your time with the process and make use of the perfumer’s guidance. If you mainly want a bottle of fragrance, buying one from a shop may be simpler. If you enjoy experimenting and like the idea of leaving with a scent you helped create, the workshop offers a more personal keepsake.

The booking terms are strict. Cancellations and refunds are not available, except for unsuccessful or rejected bookings, and rescheduling or amendments depend on availability. Contact the operator at +65 81877202 to ask about rescheduling.

Should you book the ZUBYR perfume workshop?

Book it if you want a hands-on activity, enjoy exploring scents and would value taking home a fragrance made with your own preferences in mind. The broad ingredient selection and patient guidance make it suitable for beginners as well as people who already love perfume.

Before booking, be sure you are comfortable with the no-refund policy, allow time to find the entrance, and skip perfume on the day. If those details work for you, this is a thoughtful Singapore activity for a couple, a small family group, friends or anyone who would rather make a personal souvenir than buy an ordinary one.

FAQ

How long is the perfume-making workshop?

The workshop lasts 120 minutes, or two hours.

What is included in the standard package?

It includes admission to the workshop, guidance in English, Tamil or Malay, refreshments, the required ingredients and equipment, a heritage booklet, and one engraved 30ml personalised perfume.

Can I make a version inspired by a perfume I already own?

Yes. Bring the fragrance you have in mind, and the perfumer can guide you in making a personalised, inspired interpretation.

Can I choose a larger bottle?

Yes. You can upgrade to a 50ml bottle for $15 or a 100ml bottle for $35.

What is the age limit and group size?

Children aged 10 and older can take part and are charged the same rate as adults. Groups have one to six participants.

Where is ZUBYR Parfums?

It is at 1 Syed Alwi Road, unit 03-01, Song Lin Building, Singapore 207628.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. ZUBYR advises arriving at least 10 minutes early, and the extra time can help if you need to find the entrance.

What should I do before the workshop?

Avoid wearing strong perfume, and watch the first pinned directions video on Instagram at @zubyr.co. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Cancellations and refunds are not available, except for unsuccessful or rejected bookings. Rescheduling and amendments depend on availability. Contact the operator at +65 81877202 to ask about a change.