The Perfume Library

Cuir de Russie

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Cuir de Russie is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and leathery character; its smoky, earthy side suits autumn and winter evenings. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and few choose it for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. As a whole it recalls smoky, woody leather. Oakmoss, tar, tobacco and vetiver build a dry, earthy backbone, while patchouli, labdanum and castoreum add a resinous, animal depth. Jasmine and ylang-ylang soften that severity slightly, and galbanum brings a sharp green edge.

Fallen Leaves

7.8

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Fallen Leaves is a unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and earthy character, setting spice and sweetness against a dark woody base. Cardamom and immortelle give it a spicy, slightly dry feel, while frankincense and myrrh pull it towards resin and smoke. Iris and cistus add a soft floral touch, and patchouli with Himalayan cedar lays down a woody, earthy ground. Vanilla and tonka bean bring the sweetness, and leathery, oriental tones round out the heavy mood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits between the two. Its profile is close to Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices.

The Dark Side of the Goddess / Темная сторона богини

8.2

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina The Dark Side of the Goddess / Темная сторона богини is a dark, woody unisex scent in which a floral heart is shaded by green, resinous and smoky tones. Jasmine and tagetes form the floral core, while myrtle and laurel add a green coolness. Frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous, smoky weight. Sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, and cassia and nutmeg keep the spice in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits evenly between the two.

Gorod Myortvyx Korolej / Город мёртвых королей / Huế

8.6

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Gorod Myortvyx Korolej / Город мёртвых королей / Huế is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with woody, resinous and smoky tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its dense, characterful build suits quiet settings better than crowded ones. Oakmoss, juniper, patchouli and vetiver carry the scent throughout, while kelp and violet leaf keep it fresh. Frankincense, myrrh and oud add resinous depth, and the animal and leathery accords form an earthy, smoky ground. Trussardi Trussardi Uomo and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Secret Dreams

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Anna Zworykina Secret Dreams is a spicy, woody and animalic unisex scent led by oakmoss, juniper and cognac. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads somewhat more masculine, though many voters call it feminine. Rook Perfumes Rook and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile. As a whole it is spicy and resinous: cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper draw a warm frame. Underneath, cedarwood, gaiac wood, patchouli and oud lay a woody, earthy base. Tobacco, castoreum and labdanum add a smoky, leathery weight, while rose and tuberose soften the edges a little.

Wind From Mount Kailash / Ветер с Кайласа

7.7

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Wind From Mount Kailash / Ветер с Кайласа is a unisex scent built around elemi resin, juniper berry and frankincense, with a green, woody and smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The spicy, earthy profile doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits either. It opens with elemi resin, cistus, juniper berry, absinthe wormwood and white sage, giving a sharp, green, resinous start. In the heart, oregano, lavender, frankincense and gaiac wood push it towards spicy and smoky. Opoponax and cedarwood settle the base into a warm, woody finish.

Fire by Fire

8.0

Anna Zworykina · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Fire by Fire is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that voters link most with leisure time and evenings. Most voters choose it for relaxed daytime wear and evening outings, while office use sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. White cedar, oak wood and tobacco absolute come forward, with pine tar and oud building a smoky, leathery base. Thyme, ginger and clove add spice, while osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a floral sweetness. Tonka bean and Peru balsam soften the whole.

Second Skin / Вторая кожа

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Second Skin / Вторая кожа is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, woody core with spice, resin and leathery smoke, and suits autumn and winter best. Oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood lay an earthy base, while jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang bring heavy floral tones over it. Tobacco, cognac and labdanum add a spicy, resinous, slightly animal warmth, and vanilla softens it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, with leisure use close behind. It reads unisex. Montale Oudrising and Anna Zworykina Revenge have a close profile.

Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой

8.3

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой is a unisex perfume with a green, spicy and smoky character, dry and earthy from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it makes its presence felt for hours. Its heavy, woody and leathery build places it between masculine and feminine, with a calm, dense mood. The green sharpness of tarragon, galbanum and lavender meets the bitter, spicy edge of thyme, cumin and absinth. Oakmoss, vetiver and oud give it an earthy, woody base, while tobacco and frankincense add a smoky, resinous warmth. Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Hold My Pipe

7.8

Anna Zworykina

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Hold My Pipe is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around tobacco absolute, tar and smoke. Tobacco absolute, tar, smoke and gun powder give it a dry, smoky frame. Labdanum, Peru balsam and tonka bean soften that edge with resinous sweetness, while wine and vermouth add a fruity note. Oakmoss and peat bring an earthy, slightly green depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters choose it mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out, with office wear far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits in between. Anna Zworykina Fire by Fire and Robert Piguet Bois Noir have a close profile.

Ghost House / Дом-призрак

7.5

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anna Zworykina Ghost House / Дом-призрак is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green streak with a resinous, woody and earthy body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with only a minority finding the projection strong. It sits close rather than filling a room, though the small number of ratings makes this a tentative picture. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Cistus, rose and cassia give a floral, spicy start, while frankincense, oud and gaiac wood keep the resinous, woody tone going throughout. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight, and choya loban deepens the oriental warmth, with a leathery shadow behind it all.

Honey and Tar / Мёд и деготь

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Honey and Tar / Мёд и деготь is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around honey absolute, tar and sandalwood. The notes read as one whole: honey absolute, vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while cinnamon and cardamom add spice. Tar, castoreum and patchouli set a smoky, earthy base, and sandalwood and Himalayan cedar soften it with woody, resinous tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these figures are tentative. Warm and dense, it suits unisex wear and feels most at home in cooler weather. Réminiscence Patchouli and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Revenge

8.4

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Revenge is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, green heart against smoky, leathery and earthy tones. Jasmine, rose, neroli and ylang-ylang make up the floral side, while tarragon and galbanum add a sharp green edge. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, woody floor, and tobacco and labdanum bring a resinous, animal warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. The spicy, leathery character suits those who like florals as well as those who lean towards woody, smoky scents. Robert Piguet Bandit and Anna Zworykina Cuir de Russie have a close profile.

Shiny Amber

7.8

Anna Zworykina

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Shiny Amber is a unisex scent in which vanilla, benzoin and labdanum give a sweet, resinous warmth, lifted by bright citrus. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in the evening, followed by leisure and daily wear. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine almost evenly, which puts it in the middle ground. Yuzu, lemon and bergamot give it a shiny citrus edge, and ginger adds a little spice. Jasmine and champaca bring a soft floral touch. Vanilla, tonka bean, liquidambar and New Zealand ambergris wrap it all in a powdery, woody, slightly earthy warmth.

Nigredo

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Nigredo is a dark-toned unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green start with smoky, animalic and resinous depth. Oakmoss, opoponax and cognac dominate, while tuberose, osmanthus and rose soften that austerity with a floral sweetness. Frankincense, oud and castoreum leave a smoky, earthy, animalic trail, and vanilla keeps the sweetness warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense, woody build suits cooler air. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.

Tobacco Tuberose / Табачная тубероза

7.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Tobacco Tuberose / Табачная тубероза is a unisex scent built around tuberose, tobacco and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. A floral and green base carries sweet, spicy and woody tones on top. Tuberose and May rose lead the floral side, while tobacco, oud and frankincense add a smoky, resinous depth. Iris and violet leaf soften that warmth a little, and the animal and leathery accents stay in the background. Profumum Roma Vir and Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf have a close profile.

Petals & Ashes

7.5

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Petals & Ashes is a floral, smoky unisex scent, with jasmine, tuberose and rose resting on a resinous, earthy base. It has been discontinued. The flowers come first: jasmine, tuberose and rose form a creamy bouquet, brightened by neroli and yuzu. Beneath them, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum add resinous warmth, while oud and mitti attar pull the scent towards earthy smoke. Sandalwood and spikenard bring a soft, powdery woodiness, and the green and sweet accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. It sits comfortably on any skin, a quiet, shadowy scent. Vala's Enchanted Perfumery Heresy and Hendley Perfumes Rosenthal have a close profile.

Green Madness / Зеленое безумие

8.0

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Zworykina Green Madness / Зеленое безумие is a unisex scent that opens with vermouth, tarragon and yuzu, leaning green and citrusy. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, green character with a spicy, smoky undertone reads as suitable for both men and women. The top of vermouth, tarragon, yuzu, lemon and bergamot sets a crisp, herbal freshness. In the heart, rose, lavender and cognac come forward, while frankincense adds a resinous depth. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and cedarwood settles it into a woody, slightly smoky footing. Etro Shaal Nur and Gallivant Tokyo have a close profile.

Coffee and Chocolate / Кофе и шоколад

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Zworykina Coffee and Chocolate / Кофе и шоколад is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets coffee and cocoa absolutes beside jasmine and rose. It opens with bitter orange, black pepper and frankincense, where citrus freshness meets spice and resin. In the heart, coffee and cocoa absolutes join jasmine and rose. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver and labdanum settles it into a creamy, earthy, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate: it makes itself known without filling the room. It suits both men and women and sits closer to the skin. Pupa Vamp! (Black) and Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Tütün have a close profile.

My Vanilla

7.8

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina My Vanilla is a unisex scent that sets vanilla in a floral, spicy and woody frame, sweet yet smoky and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. Its profile suits both men and women. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while cardamom, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg and clove make up the spice. Jasmine, orange blossom and iris add a soft, powdery floral side, and sandalwood, cedarwood and oud give it a woody, smoky base. Animal, leathery and earthy touches round out the accords.

Venetian Red

7.9

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Venetian Red is a unisex scent where a floral, woody core meets earthy, smoky, leathery and animal shades, giving it a strong character. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings better. It reads equally well on men and women. Jasmine, rose, neroli and orange blossom form a floral frame. Oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum set that frame on an earthy, resinous, woody base. Nutmeg adds spice and ambergris an oriental warmth, while algae leaves a faint aquatic coolness.

Without Words

7.1

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anna Zworykina Without Words is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh, green florals and sweetness against an earthy, smoky ground. Jasmine, rose otto and Bulgarian rose form the floral core, while green pepper, black pepper and cardamom add a spicy edge. Absinth and davana pull the scent towards a green, slightly bitter side, and vanilla with bitter almond carries the sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver and labdanum give it a woody, resinous, smoky depth, with a faintly synthetic touch among the accords. Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur and Mark Buxton Perfumes Wood and Absinth have a close profile.

Verdigris

8.3

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Verdigris is a unisex perfume that sets the green opening of bergamot, galbanum and petitgrain on a resinous, earthy base. It opens sharp, herbal and green with bergamot, galbanum, petitgrain and rosemary. The heart adds a floral layer of frankincense, rose, lavender, jasmine and sage, with the lavender and sage carrying a fougère feel. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean, angelica root, labdanum and opoponax pull the scent towards something resinous, earthy and faintly smoky. Hiram Green Arcadia and Rania J. Lavande 44 have a close profile.

Winter Blush

7.3

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Zworykina Winter Blush is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with sweet, spicy resins, and it suits cold days and a warm character. Its longevity is rated good, though the votes are few. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and its sweet, spicy build fits cooler weather. Cognac, cinnamon and cardamom give a spicy, gourmand warmth, which orange lifts with a citrus note. Jasmine, rose and iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. Benzoin, Peru balsam and vanilla close it with a creamy, resinous sweetness.