The perfume industry in Puerto Rico is experiencing growth, with a focus on developing unique fragrances that reflect the island's cultural and historical identity. Darwin Marrero, an architect, and Juan M.
Pérez, an experienced perfumer, have created Terra Mater Perfumes, a house of author perfumes that aims to develop an 'olfactory portrait' inspired by Puerto Rico's richness. Marrero notes that foreign brands have created perfumes inspired by Puerto Rico, but he believes that Puerto Ricans themselves should be the ones to represent their own island.
The perfumes created by Terra Mater Perfumes, such as 'Esperanza 1866' and 'Capullito de Alelí', showcase the diverse olfactory landscape of Puerto Rico, going beyond typical tropical scents like coconut and pineapple. The growth of the perfume industry in Puerto Rico is parallel to the global boom in perfumery.