The Scent Library

Every scent is a place you can visit.

Our fragrances are inspired by Suriname's forests and rivers, its fruits and kitchens, and the quiet moments in between. Smell them here with your imagination. Smell them for real at our table.

Green & earthy · Busi Keeper / Forest Keeper

Sranan Busi

Step into the rainforest just after the rain. The air is thick, green and alive. Leaves drip, the earth breathes, and the noise of the world falls away.

The story: Sranan Busi means "Surinamese forest". More than 90% of Suriname is covered by tropical rainforest, and this scent honours it.

Notes: Top: Aloe | Middle: Tropical Flowers | Base: Moss, Amber · Available as: Candle · Room spray · Car diffuser

Fruity & spiced · Famiri Spark / Family Person

Markoesa

A ripe passion fruit split open in the sun, sweet and tangy, with a warm spice underneath that makes you smile.

The story: Markoesa is one of Suriname's best-loved fruits, enjoyed as juice, in shaved ice and straight from the yard.

Notes: Top: Passion Fruit | Middle: Mango | Base: Sugar · Available as: Candle · Room spray

Fresh & flowing · Watra Soul / Water Soul

Sula Stream

Cool water rushing over rocks, a fresh breeze on your face, the feeling of starting over.

The story: A sula is a set of rapids in Suriname's rivers, where water, stone and forest meet.

Notes: Top: Green Leaves | Middle: Water Stream, Citrus | Base: Powder · Available as: Candle · Room spray

Woody & warm · Busi Keeper / Forest Keeper

Un Udu

Warm wood, deep and steady, like a house that has held generations of stories.

The story: Wood runs through Surinamese life, from Maroon woodcarving to the wooden houses of historic Paramaribo. [Confirm the meaning of the name]

Notes: Top: Bergamot | Middle: Cedarwood, Amber | Base: Powder · Available as: Candle · Car diffuser

Warm & sweet · Kukru Princess / Kitchen at Heart

Bojo Cake

Coconut and cassava baking slowly, the whole house smelling of celebration, someone saying "wait until it cools".

The story: Bojo is a traditional Surinamese cake made with cassava and coconut, a favourite at birthdays and family gatherings.

Notes: Top: Nutmeg, Coconut | Middle: Cinnamon, Almond | Base: Brown Sugar, Vanilla · Available as: Candle · Room spray

Fresh & herbal · Watra Soul / Water Soul

Lemongrass Green Tea

A cool glass of lemongrass tea on a hot afternoon. Bright, clean and instantly refreshing.

The story: Lemongrass grows in many Surinamese gardens and is often brewed as a refreshing tea.

Notes: Top: Lemongrass, Orange | Middle: Green Tea, Jasmine | Base: White Musk · Available as: Candle · Room spray

Warm & sweet · Kukru Princess / Kitchen at Heart

Cream Toffee

Golden caramel and a fresh cup of coffee, softened by toasted hazelnut and creamy vanilla. Pure comfort, like dessert after a long day.

The story: A sweet, cosy classic for slow evenings and Sunday treats.

Notes: Top: Caramel, Coffee | Middle: Hazelnut | Base: Vanilla · Available as: Candle · Room spray

Calming & herbal · Alen Dreamer / Rain Lover

Lavender & Sage

Soft lavender and aromatic sage, like the first deep breath at the end of a long day.

The story: Not a Surinamese scent, and we won't pretend it is. Just a beloved classic for calm.

Notes: Top: Lavender | Middle: Rosemary, Sage | Base: Cedarwood · Available as: Candle · Room spray · Shower steamer

Soft & fresh · Alen Dreamer / Rain Lover

Warm Vanilla & Eucalyptus

The comfort of vanilla meets the clarity of eucalyptus. Warm and fresh at once, like a cosy blanket by an open window.

The story: A balanced blend for self-care, me-time and quiet evenings.

Notes: [top · heart · base] · Available as: Candle · Shower steamer

Seasonal: Zoethout Morenga Iced Tea. This season, guests are welcomed with Zoethout Morenga Iced Tea, cool and herbal with a naturally sweet finish. Availability depends on the season.

Made by Philip Bakker