About AURA Parfums
Est. 2018 · Kampala, Uganda

Born from the
Pearl of Africa

We are perfumers, storytellers, and proud Ugandans. AURA is our love letter to this extraordinary land.

Uganda Ingredients
The Beginning

A Story Born From the Soil

AURA was founded in 2018 by a group of passionate Ugandan perfumers who believed that the richness of Uganda's natural landscape deserved to be captured in fragrance. From the volcanic soils of the Rwenzori Mountains to the tea plantations of Kigezi, Uganda's biodiversity is extraordinary.

We began in a small studio in Kololo, Kampala, with nothing more than an idea, a few essential oils, and an unshakeable belief that Africa's finest fragrances didn't need to be imported — they could be born right here.

"Every bottle holds a piece of Uganda. That is our promise."

Today, AURA is Uganda's most beloved homegrown fragrance brand, serving over 12,000 customers across the country and beyond.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Authenticity

Every fragrance is genuinely Ugandan — in inspiration, ingredient, and soul. We never compromise on authenticity.

Community

We work directly with Ugandan farmers and suppliers, ensuring fair pay and sustainable livelihoods for our communities.

Sustainability

All our packaging is eco-conscious — recycled glass, FSC-certified paper, and biodegradable materials throughout.

Excellence

From the sourcing of ingredients to the final spray of fragrance, every detail is crafted to the highest standard.

Meet the Creators

Passionate Ugandans dedicated to sharing our country's beauty through scent.

Founder 1
Amara Nakibinge
Co-Founder & Master Perfumer
With 15 years of fragrance expertise trained in Grasse, France, Amara returned to Uganda to create perfumes that tell Ugandan stories.
Founder 2
David Ssemaganda
Co-Founder & Creative Director
David brings a deep love of Ugandan art and culture to every bottle design, making AURA as beautiful visually as it is olfactorily.
Founder 3
Grace Atim
Head of Sustainability
Grace ensures that every ingredient AURA uses is ethically sourced, and that our production processes leave the smallest possible footprint.

How We Create

From Uganda's soil to your skin — our careful, considered process.

1

Source

We travel across Uganda finding the finest natural ingredients — flowers, resins, spices, and woods.

2

Extract

Using cold-press and steam distillation, we carefully extract the essence of each ingredient at peak potency.

3

Compose

Our master perfumer blends oils with precision and artistry, creating unique accords that tell a story.

4

Bottle

Each fragrance is filled into hand-inspected glass bottles and packaged in recyclable materials.

50+
Unique Fragrances
12k+
Happy Customers
8 yrs
Crafting Perfumes
100%
Proudly Ugandan