Una Ho
Una Ho never took the conventional route into perfumery. At 14, she was already learning her craft under the guidance of seasoned perfumers in Italy and France, an education built on direct mentorship rather than classroom theory. This early immersion shaped her understanding of fragrance as something living and intuitive. Today, she brings that hands-on foundation to her work as a perfumer at Robertet Group in Singapore, where she continues to develop her voice in an industry still dominated by longer-established names. Her path remains one to watch.
The signature
How Una composes
With roots in both Italian and French traditions, Ho gravitates toward ingredients with emotional resonance. She favors natural materials with complexity that shifts over time on the skin. Her early education suggests an appreciation for traditional perfumery techniques, though she applies them to contemporary contexts. Those who have encountered her work note an attentiveness to the opening phases of fragrance, the initial moments where a perfume establishes its character. She appears drawn to florals handled with restraint.
Philosophy
What drives Una
Ho approaches fragrance creation as a dialogue between material and memory. She believes great perfumes ask questions rather than provide easy answers. Her training across Italy and France gave her different schools of thought to reconcile: the Italian emphasis on texture and warmth, the French dedication to structure and precision. Rather than choosing between them, she weaves both sensibilities into her work. She has spoken about wanting to create scents that feel personal rather than universal, perfumes that become part of someone's story.