The Maison
As you delve into the stories surrounding the creation of Maison Cofresí, you step into the doorway to an olfactive journey where the senses are lured, desires are enticed, and pleasures are nurtured. The New York-based fragrance house shrouds the storied scents of the Caribbean archipelago into a reminiscing collection of magical destinations, evoking places of unforgettable encounters, and the memories we yearn to relive.
An homage to Caribbean stories, the collection inspires the imagery and accords of the islands, as each perfume speaks a story of its own aromatic vernacular. With every burn, the candles invite you to embark into a vivid journey of the light and swift caress of tropical creation. Each piece is carefully and meticulously handcrafted, echoing the special dedication and artisanship poured into each vessel.
Our stories are propelled by one of the largest and most prestigious fragrance companies in the world, Givaudan flawlessly concocting a symbiotic partnership that manifests the historic grandness of The Caribbean.
The Perfumer
Adriana Medina Givaudan
With over 25 years of experience in the world of fragrances,Adriana Medina imbues our brand with sophistication and masterliness, having commissioned fragrances for acclaimed beauty brands and prominent fashion designers worldwide. Just like her personality, her approach to perfumery cements a refined, thoughtful, and artful craft.
Adriana’s incessant wanderlust brings her to the main sources of inspiration, where her keen sense and holistic persona paves the way for the creation of new fragrances. For Adriana, inspiration lies within every corner she visits, with elements speaking to her as she continuously searches for experiences to relish, with that savoir-faire she can capture and transcribe into aromas.
For Maison Cofresí, Adriana translated stories of places and memories of unforgettable encounters; mesmerized in the magic and beauty of the Caribbean, transforming them into an olfactive talisman that invites you to gallivant and procure your most indelible and enduring moments.
The Founder
Samuel Eli Rivera
A native Puerto Rican who found in perfumery a channel to open the world to his memories, emotions, candid moments, and tales, Samuel unites the enveloping beauty of the Caribbean with the intricacies of its history through portentous bouquets. Raised in the mountainous countryside of the island, Samuel grew up surrounded by endless lushness, symphonic waterfalls, and perennial tropicality. His own story includes a constant worship of flowers, soothing votives, and pleasing scents throughout the home; ones regarded as resolute family staples.
Compelled by this upbringing and his education as a communicator, he becomes a storyteller through scents; an aromatic biographer of the Caribbean anchored in his nostalgic love and candor of his diverse heritage. His strive is to share a remembrance of the islands through perfumes that delight our consumers with unique aromas, inspired by the honorable folklore of our shared roots, and elevate the unspoken stories we hold dearest.
The coalescence of his storied memories, purposeful work, and genuine intent, frame Samuel Eli’s story as the foundation of Maison Cofresí, weaving the Caribbean art of living, its beauty, and enchantment with the sinuous ordinary scenes of yore, to transform them into palatable experiences that feel nothing short of extraordinary.