Živeli

Like other Boka fragrances, Ziveli is one that offers an experience that is a little different each time i wear it. It’s absolutely beautiful and once again, it’s clear the perfumer has taken his time crafting this. I get plum in the opening that is lightened by the citrus, making this less syrupy than other plum fragrances I have (The King, Plum Japonais, Plum in Cognac). This is not that at all. The plum eases into cherry for me but again, this is refined and elegant. Man or woman can wear this and this perfume feels as if the apparel one is wearing in concert with the occasion influences the scent. Certainly not linear at all, this is just amazing quality to my nose. Something about Boka fragrances that remind me of the way a Henry Jacques, Elegantes, or some Rojas develop over time. They have all done this on my skin and each of them gets better each time I wear them. I’m not affiliated with this brand at all, however at this stage in my fragrance experience, this brand has really captivated me. For example, Suze upon a first wearing challenged me. The next wearing i was able to understand it better and now i struggle to walk past it without picking it up. Ziveli is taking its place amongst those kind of ranks quickly. Such a beautiful fragrance!

Ziveli is a very bold and sophisticated perfume. This perfume is niche to the bone and thats why I am addicted to niche houses and dont care about designer perfumes anymore. Let me start by saying that the main notes in this perfume are very realistic and not synthetic at all. I never smelled plum brandy before but I recognized that note from the first spray (plum with a super dose of booze!). The leather is very soft and not animalic and compliment the boozy plum note nicely. The star of the show and the most prominent note "at least to my nose" is honey. The honey note becomes stronger in the mid and stays until the dry down. The tobacco note is very nice and strong, It makes you feel like you are in a club were everybody is smoking cigarettes, the air is foggy and filled with cigarettes smoke. Ziveli is most suitable in the winter and in the evening. One or two sprays is all you need. I find it to be unisex leaning masculin. Ziveli is the boldest and the most unique perfume I have ever smelled in 2025. You need to be a very confident person to wear this perfume, and when you do, trust me --- you will get noticed.

This is a scent that reminds me of New Year's Eve if ever there was one. (And that's when I chose to wear it.) On me, the raspberry note was quite prominent in the opening (it reminded me of the texture of the chocolate-coated raspberry jelly candies that are on offer during the holidays, just without the chocolate, which is a pleasant association for me). I get a hint of cherry blossom. Plum was less pronounced on my skin, but if you're looking for a plum note in your fragrance, and you want something that's not SL Feminite du Bois or TF Plum Japonais, you might want to sample this and see whether it's what you're looking for. It does, indeed, feel a bit boozy. After about an hour, the fruit yields the center stage to the leather note. The impression I get is that of a still-new but recently broken-in, favorite black leather jacket that has been cared for properly. It's a comforting leather smell. Everything in this perfume feels smooth and rounded in texture -- there's nothing harsh here (no brash modern amber aromachemicals), just the soft gleam of dim lights and a hazy, warm glow. In terms of performance, this one started out as a skin scent on me, but it bloomed and became capable of filling a room in an hour or so (with just one spray, so a little goes a long way). Again, this was strangely appropriate for a New Year's scent, as it mirrored the way a party quietly hums, then becomes louder with anticipation as midnight approaches.

I received my sample today and sprayed it immediately- seeing the list of notes, I knew it was something that I would really love. And I was not disappointed. ŽIVILI opens warm and slightly boozy, like a quick shot of plum brandy in a dim bar. There’s a soft sweetness at first, but it never goes syrupy. It feels smooth, inviting, and a little indulgent without being heavy. As it develops, the scent becomes more textured and atmospheric. I get a gentle floral warmth with a touch of honey mixed with a hint of leather. It smells more like an environment than a list of notes. Think low music, close conversations, people brushing past each other. The drydown is where Živili settles into itself. Woody and softly smoky with a touch of tobacco, it stays close to the skin with a subtle warmth that lingers without ever turning sharp or aggressive. Longevity is solid — on skin I get 6-8 and on clothes it holds even longer. Sillage is moderate; noticeable up close but not blasting. It’s one of those fragrances that doesn’t shout but hangs around in a pleasant, personal way, confident and relaxed. Best for evenings and cooler weather, and for anyone who enjoys warm, slightly boozy, quietly sensual scents that reflect a mood.