Citrusy
Floral
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesamberambrette seedsamyrisbenzoinblack teacassiaclementinegaiac / guaiac woodjasminelily-of-the-valleymagnoliaorange blossomorris (iris root)sandalwoodsmokespearmintvanilla
Tags
#smoky
#ultra niche
Style
unisex
“Suze” (SOO-zeh) translates to “tears” in Serbian.Tears may not have a physical scent, but they release an emotional essence that lingers in the air like an unspoken perfume. This emotional extrait is a strange swirl of spearmint and ghostly flowers: pale jasmine, magnolia and lily-of-the-valley. Orris butter upholsters the complexity, while a solemn base of benzoin and fossilised amber grounds the experience.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, with 88% natural ingredients. Capped with Spanish Nero Marquina marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Suze suits close, quiet company rather than a roomful of attention. It feels like a fragrance for a late, thoughtful evening when the air is still and the floral notes can hover without becoming sweet, leaving a trace of smoke and polished wood in their wake.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, Suze wears well with a light hand: one or two sprays are enough for its extrait strength. On skin it moves from bright citrus and mint into soft white florals, then settles into ambered woods and smoke with a smooth, lingering trail.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like niche florals with an old-school edge: airy white flowers, resin, smoke and woods rather than sheer freshness or sweetness. It will appeal to someone drawn to composed, slightly austere fragrances with a vintage silhouette and a modern, unusual twist.
Release year
2024
The nose
Boris Zrnic. As Boka’s founder and perfume maker, Zrnic appears to work in a small-batch, highly personal mode, shaping fragrances that feel intimate, natural-leaning and concept-driven rather than broadly commercial. Suze reflects that approach in its contrast of luminous florals, smoke and woods. His style, as presented through Boka, leans toward emotional storytelling and a restrained, handcrafted sensibility, with compositions that balance freshness and depth. In Suze, that translates into a white-floral structure made more unusual by minty brightness, ambered softness and a dry, smoky base.
Boka’s story
Boka is a personal, founder-led niche house built around Boris Zrnic’s Serbian roots, his childhood nickname, and a close connection to nature. The brand’s identity feels intimate and handcrafted, with a small catalog and a focus on emotionally charged compositions rather than broad-market polish.
Suze’s concept
Suze means “tears” in Serbian, and the fragrance is built around that idea of emotion lingering in the air. The concept frames tears not as a literal note, but as a shifting atmosphere: reflective, celebratory, and quietly moving. The composition pairs pale florals with smoke and amber to give that feeling shape.
Extra info
Suze is Boka’s 2024 extrait, presented in a delicately etched glass bottle topped with Spanish Nero Marquina marble. The name means “tears” in Serbian, and the formula is noted for its high natural content.
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Mother's Day GiftsWhite Flowers
Notesamberambrette seedsamyrisbenzoinblack teacassiaclementinegaiac / guaiac woodjasminelily-of-the-valleymagnoliaorange blossomorris (iris root)sandalwoodsmokespearmintvanilla
Tags
#smoky
#ultra niche
Style
unisex
“Suze” (SOO-zeh) translates to “tears” in Serbian.Tears may not have a physical scent, but they release an emotional essence that lingers in the air like an unspoken perfume. This emotional extrait is a strange swirl of spearmint and ghostly flowers: pale jasmine, magnolia and lily-of-the-valley. Orris butter upholsters the complexity, while a solemn base of benzoin and fossilised amber grounds the experience.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, with 88% natural ingredients. Capped with Spanish Nero Marquina marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Suze suits close, quiet company rather than a roomful of attention. It feels like a fragrance for a late, thoughtful evening when the air is still and the floral notes can hover without becoming sweet, leaving a trace of smoke and polished wood in their wake.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, Suze wears well with a light hand: one or two sprays are enough for its extrait strength. On skin it moves from bright citrus and mint into soft white florals, then settles into ambered woods and smoke with a smooth, lingering trail.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like niche florals with an old-school edge: airy white flowers, resin, smoke and woods rather than sheer freshness or sweetness. It will appeal to someone drawn to composed, slightly austere fragrances with a vintage silhouette and a modern, unusual twist.
Release year
2024
The nose
Boris Zrnic. As Boka’s founder and perfume maker, Zrnic appears to work in a small-batch, highly personal mode, shaping fragrances that feel intimate, natural-leaning and concept-driven rather than broadly commercial. Suze reflects that approach in its contrast of luminous florals, smoke and woods. His style, as presented through Boka, leans toward emotional storytelling and a restrained, handcrafted sensibility, with compositions that balance freshness and depth. In Suze, that translates into a white-floral structure made more unusual by minty brightness, ambered softness and a dry, smoky base.
Boka’s story
Boka is a personal, founder-led niche house built around Boris Zrnic’s Serbian roots, his childhood nickname, and a close connection to nature. The brand’s identity feels intimate and handcrafted, with a small catalog and a focus on emotionally charged compositions rather than broad-market polish.
Suze’s concept
Suze means “tears” in Serbian, and the fragrance is built around that idea of emotion lingering in the air. The concept frames tears not as a literal note, but as a shifting atmosphere: reflective, celebratory, and quietly moving. The composition pairs pale florals with smoke and amber to give that feeling shape.
Extra info
Suze is Boka’s 2024 extrait, presented in a delicately etched glass bottle topped with Spanish Nero Marquina marble. The name means “tears” in Serbian, and the formula is noted for its high natural content.
Also featured in
Mother's Day GiftsWhite Flowers