Luis Hou

Luis Hou

Panama Born 0 Mischief Academy

Based on his work for Mischief Academy, Luis Hou frequently explores gourmand and storytelling themes, using edible and fairytale-inspired accords such as mooncake, almond milk, and pastry-like confections within narrative concepts like Hansel & Gretel or The Cursed Apple.[1][3]

About

Luis Hou is a Panamanian perfumer, born and raised in Panama, who works as a junior perfumer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in fine fragrance.[2][5] He studied perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles from 2017 to 2020 before joining IFF.[1][4] Hou is based in Paris, where he creates fragrances as part of IFF’s Art of Perfumery program.[5] His compositions include d’Annam for Flair, as well as several perfumes for the independent house Mischief Academy, such as Mooncake, Almond Milk, Hansel & Gretel, The Cursed Apple, and The Little Mermaid.[1][3]

Notable Creations

  • d’Annam (Flair)
  • Mooncake (Mischief Academy)
  • Almond Milk (Mischief Academy)
  • Hansel & Gretel (Mischief Academy)
  • The Cursed Apple (Mischief Academy)

Training

IFF

Creations by Luis Hou