Martina Cotese is an independent fragrance house created by me, Stacey Martin
Martina Cotese is named in memory of my cat, Martin.
He was part of my deepest sense of home, warmth, and quiet love, and this brand carries a piece of that feeling forward.
Every fragrance begins with a feeling, texture, or scene rather than a list of notes.
A clean white shirt with coffee nearby. Lavender softened by warm milk. Citrus light on skin in the morning. Tonka, vanilla, wool, and a sleeping cat.
Take a look behind the scenes of our latest product launch.
Safety first
Martina Cotese follows applicable IFRA standards for fine fragrance. IFRA is an international set of safety guidelines used by the fragrance industry to help determine how particular materials can be used in products that come into contact with skin.
Limited batches
I build each formula slowly, testing and adjusting it until it feels complete. I work with carefully selected natural materials, rare absolutes, and high-quality modern perfumery ingredients — chosen not for a marketing label, but for the depth, texture, and emotion they bring to a composition.
Rear unique ingredients
Some materials are subtle, difficult to source, or costly to use. I include them when they make the fragrance feel more alive, nuanced, and personal.
How i create
Each finished formula is developed with care for both creativity and responsible use.
Martina Cotese follows applicable IFRA standards for fine fragrance.
This means each formula is reviewed with attention to ingredient limits and intended use, while preserving the character of the scent. Because fragrance is personal and sensitivities vary, we always recommend reviewing the ingredient list and discontinuing use if irritation occurs.
EMBRACE
catnap warmth
bourbon vanilla, warm tonka beans
and soft cozy wool
It's like hugging your soft, fluffy cat after a whole day of separation