Heritage
A house, in its own words
Eliam Puente grew up in Havana, where the scent of sea salt and tropical flowers formed his earliest olfactory memories. After moving to northern Spain in his twenties, he settled in a coastal town where the rhythm of the tide and the quiet of the landscape shaped his creative process. In 2022 he launched House of Puente as a solo venture, positioning the brand as a craft‑focused alternative to larger houses. The inaugural release, Medusa, arrived later that year and was noted for its bold, dark accords that contrasted with the lighter, airy compositions typical of the region. 2023 marked a period of rapid expansion; Iris Doux arrived in spring, offering a refined iris heart, while Vespertine explored nocturnal woods and amber. The following year, Puente introduced Chyprelia, a modern take on the classic chypre structure, and Galavant, a scent inspired by the wanderlust of Mediterranean ports. 2025 saw the release of two special projects: Iris Doux Special Edition, which deepened the original’s powdery facets, and Havana 1825, a tribute to the founder’s birthplace that incorporates aged rum and tobacco notes. Throughout its growth, the house has remained a one‑person operation, with Puente handling formulation, testing, and final bottling in his personal workshop. The brand’s modest scale has allowed it to maintain a direct relationship with its audience, often sharing the story behind each launch through interviews and social media posts. By 2026 the house has built a reputation among collectors for consistency, narrative depth, and a willingness to experiment within a limited but carefully curated range. The creative vision at House of Puente rests on the idea that fragrance should act as a personal diary, capturing moments that are both intimate and universal. Puente describes his approach as a dialogue between memory and material, where each ingredient is chosen for its ability to evoke a specific scene or feeling. Sustainability is a guiding principle; the brand sources natural absolutes from certified farms and works with suppliers who practice responsible harvesting. Transparency is another cornerstone: ingredient lists are published on the website, and Puente often explains the inspiration behind a note in interviews. The house rejects mass‑market trends, preferring instead to explore under‑used accords such as Mediterranean fig leaf or aged rum. Collaboration is limited to occasional input from fellow perfumers, but the final composition always bears Puente’s signature hand. This philosophy extends to the brand’s limited‑edition model, which allows each fragrance to be fully realized without compromise, and encourages collectors to treat each bottle as a chapter in an ongoing story.