Aromatic
Green
Notesbeeswaxbergamotcardamomcedarwoodlimepink peppersandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
“Zelen” translates to “green” in Serbian. This is vetiver as it was meant to be celebrated, energised by the natural world. The emerald earthiness of vetiver is lifted toward the sun on a cloud of lime, bergamot and pink peppercorn. Green cardamom and beeswax absolute deepen the allure of Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, of which nearly 75% are natural ingredients. Capped with Italian Carrara marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Zelen suits the moment you leave a shaded footpath and step back into town, carrying something of the greenery with you. Its bright citrus and dry vetiver suggest an alert, composed presence; beeswax and sandalwood add warmth when the conversation moves closer.
How to wear
Spring and mild autumn weather are natural settings for its citrus-green opening and woody foundation. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the 25% extrait room to develop before adding more. In warmer weather, keep application light to favor the brightness over the richer beeswax and sandalwood facets.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy vetiver’s green, root-like character but prefer brightness to heavy earthiness. It will appeal to lovers of aromatic citrus, dry woods and restrained spice, especially those seeking a clean impression with natural texture rather than overt sweetness.
Release year
2023
The nose
Boris Zrnic is Boka’s founder and perfumer. His independent practice grew from a longstanding interest in fragrance into hands-on perfumery in 2020. For Zelen, the house’s debut, he sought a recognizable vetiver presence throughout the composition, balancing its earthy character with brightness and accessibility.
Boka’s story
Boka connects Serbian heritage with outdoor memories and the ability of scent to evoke another time or place. Named after Boris Zrnic’s childhood family nickname, the house handcrafts small-batch fragrances in the United States, balancing individual character with wearability.
Zelen’s concept
Zelen began as Zrnic’s personal ideal of vetiver: an ode to nature that would keep the material central without becoming overwhelmingly earthy. Citrus brings light to that green foundation, while spice, beeswax and woods give it depth. It introduced Boka with a contemporary interpretation of the classic vetiver genre.
Extra info
Zelen means “green” in Serbian. Its etched glass bottle is topped with Italian Carrara marble, with the cap hand-chiseled in Mexico. The fragrance has a 25% parfum concentration, with nearly 75% of the fragrance composition made up of natural ingredients.
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Notesbeeswaxbergamotcardamomcedarwoodlimepink peppersandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
“Zelen” translates to “green” in Serbian. This is vetiver as it was meant to be celebrated, energised by the natural world. The emerald earthiness of vetiver is lifted toward the sun on a cloud of lime, bergamot and pink peppercorn. Green cardamom and beeswax absolute deepen the allure of Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar.
This composition is 25% parfum concentration, of which nearly 75% are natural ingredients. Capped with Italian Carrara marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Zelen suits the moment you leave a shaded footpath and step back into town, carrying something of the greenery with you. Its bright citrus and dry vetiver suggest an alert, composed presence; beeswax and sandalwood add warmth when the conversation moves closer.
How to wear
Spring and mild autumn weather are natural settings for its citrus-green opening and woody foundation. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the 25% extrait room to develop before adding more. In warmer weather, keep application light to favor the brightness over the richer beeswax and sandalwood facets.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy vetiver’s green, root-like character but prefer brightness to heavy earthiness. It will appeal to lovers of aromatic citrus, dry woods and restrained spice, especially those seeking a clean impression with natural texture rather than overt sweetness.
Release year
2023
The nose
Boris Zrnic is Boka’s founder and perfumer. His independent practice grew from a longstanding interest in fragrance into hands-on perfumery in 2020. For Zelen, the house’s debut, he sought a recognizable vetiver presence throughout the composition, balancing its earthy character with brightness and accessibility.
Boka’s story
Boka connects Serbian heritage with outdoor memories and the ability of scent to evoke another time or place. Named after Boris Zrnic’s childhood family nickname, the house handcrafts small-batch fragrances in the United States, balancing individual character with wearability.
Zelen’s concept
Zelen began as Zrnic’s personal ideal of vetiver: an ode to nature that would keep the material central without becoming overwhelmingly earthy. Citrus brings light to that green foundation, while spice, beeswax and woods give it depth. It introduced Boka with a contemporary interpretation of the classic vetiver genre.
Extra info
Zelen means “green” in Serbian. Its etched glass bottle is topped with Italian Carrara marble, with the cap hand-chiseled in Mexico. The fragrance has a 25% parfum concentration, with nearly 75% of the fragrance composition made up of natural ingredients.
Also featured in
For Dad