Scents of Asia: 5 Singaporean Fragrances to Add to Your Collection

Explore the Singaporean fragrance houses putting a modern spin on Asian perfumery.

Two pale perfume bottles with glossy black-and-gold caps displayed on a textured, burgundy surface, labeled Maison de l'Asie and Jardin de l'Inde (extrait de parfum).

In this edition of Scents of Asia, we head to Singapore, where the fragrance scene is as diverse as the city itself. From bespoke perfumery and Asian botanicals to scents inspired by memory and place, these local fragrance houses offer their own interpretations of what it means to bottle the spirit of Asia. If you find yourself visiting the city, consider bringing home one of these scents to add to your collection.

Maison 21G

Founded in 2019, Maison 21G takes a bespoke approach to perfumery, allowing fragrance lovers to create scents that feel uniquely their own. The brand brings together a selection of perfumery oils that can be blended and personalized, turning fragrance into an experience that is as much about self-expression as it is about scent.

Beyond its bespoke offerings, Maison 21G also carries a selection of ready-to-wear fragrances, with combinations ranging from mimosa and bergamot to vetiver and ginger, sandalwood and tea, and more.

Maison De L’Asie

Maison De L’Asie approaches fragrance as a way to tell stories, drawing inspiration from the cultures and landscapes found across Asia. Each composition unfolds like its own narrative, inviting wearers to discover a different interpretation of the region through scent.

Its collections explore the distinct olfactory personalities of different Asian countries, from the florals, tea, and musk of Singapore to the patchouli and coconut of Indonesia and the ylang-ylang and orange blossom of Thailand. Rather than overpowering the senses, the fragrances are designed to unfold softly on the skin, making each one feel intimate and personal.

Scent Journer

For Scent Journer, even the most overlooked ingredients can have a story to tell. The Singaporean fragrance house puts Asian botanicals in the spotlight, refining them into sophisticated compositions that transform familiar ingredients into something unexpected.

What makes the brand particularly interesting is its approach to fragrance in humid climates. Its scents are designed to feel breathable and wearable in the heat, allowing the compositions to melt naturally into the skin rather than becoming overwhelming.

Scent by SIX

Scent by SIX is an artisanal fragrance label that works with world-renowned perfumers to create scents rooted in its ethos, “Every Mood Lifted.” From sourcing and formulation to bottling, the brand places an emphasis on creating fragrances with intention while incorporating sustainability and social contribution into its practice.

Its collections explore different facets of identity and emotion. Take the Reflections Collection, which celebrates individuality through scents designed to encourage wearers to choose fragrances that feel personal to them.

Epilogue

For Epilogue, fragrance is a way of capturing the seemingly ordinary. The Singaporean perfume house draws inspiration from everyday moments, familiar sights and smells, objects, routines, and emotional landscapes, translating them into modern fine fragrances.

Its ingredients also pay tribute to Asia, with notes such as calamansi, rambutan, mandarin, and tea appearing across its creations. Many of its scents evoke the quiet poetry of life in Singapore, turning memories of home and the everyday into something you can carry with you—home, bottled.

Singapore may be small in size, but its fragrance scene offers a world of stories. These fragrance houses are finding distinctly modern ways to tell stories of Singapore—and Asia—one bottle at a time.

Featured Image and Photos: MAISON 21G, MAISON DE L’ASIE, SCENT JOURNER, SCENT BY SIX, EPILOGUE (via Instagram)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some notable Singaporean fragrance houses?

Notable Singaporean fragrance houses include Maison 21G, Maison De L’Asie, Scent Journer, Scent by SIX, and Epilogue, each offering a distinct approach to Asian-inspired perfumery.

What makes Maison 21G different from other fragrance brands?

Maison 21G specializes in bespoke perfumery, allowing customers to blend and personalize their own fragrance from a selection of perfumery oils, alongside a line of ready-to-wear scents.

How does Maison De L’Asie approach fragrance?

Maison De L’Asie treats fragrance as storytelling, drawing inspiration from different Asian countries’ cultures and landscapes, such as Singapore’s florals and tea or Indonesia’s patchouli and coconut.

What makes Scent Journer’s fragrances suited for humid climates?

Scent Journer designs its fragrances, which highlight Asian botanicals, to feel breathable and wearable in humid heat, allowing the compositions to melt naturally into the skin rather than overwhelm.

What ingredients define Epilogue’s fragrances?

Epilogue’s fragrances feature ingredients like calamansi, rambutan, mandarin, and tea, translating everyday moments and memories of life in Singapore into modern fine fragrances.

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

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