Gothic balsams: smoke of the ritual fires, quiet splashes of jasmine, moist earth, frankincense, deep woods.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Dark Side of the Goddess story):
Myrtle e.o.
Bergamot e.o.
Juniper berry CO2 extract
Frankincense e.o.
Frankincense abs
Benzoin abs
Patchouli e.o.
Cedarwood Atlas e.o.
Vetiver e.o.
Myrrh e.o.
Cassia abs
African wormwood e.o.
Nutmeg CO2 extract
Ylang-ylang e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Jasmine auriculatum abs
Castoreum tincture
Cinnamon e.o.
Tagetes abs
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, inward moments rather than bright social display: the kind of scent that suits a dim room, a slow pace and a mind turned toward reflection. Its smoky resins and damp-earth undertone create a private, almost ceremonial presence.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cool weather, especially when the air can carry its incense and woods without flattening them. Because it is a natural, concentrated composition, a light application on fabric or a few controlled sprays is enough; on skin it will sit closer and feel warmer, while on scarves and sleeves it reads more clearly and lasts longer.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like resinous, woody-floral compositions with a gothic edge, natural materials and a contemplative rather than polished profile. It will appeal to those drawn to incense, balsams, earthy florals and unconventional, artful perfumery.
Release year
2005
The nose
Anna Zworykina. Zworykina is known for composing 100% natural perfumes in small handmade batches, working with essential oils, absolutes and CO2 extracts rather than synthetic materials. Her style is immersive and narrative, often built as an olfactive landscape rather than a conventional wearable perfume. In Dark Side of the Goddess, that approach comes through clearly: the fragrance is structured like a ritual scene, with incense, balsams, woods and floral flashes unfolding as a contemplative, shadowed composition. It reflects her interest in atmospheric, symbolic perfumery and in scents that feel closer to art objects than casual sprays.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a Russian niche house devoted to 100% natural, handmade compositions made without synthetic fragrance materials or fixatives. The brand treats perfume as an immersive sensory medium, with each collection built around a distinct imaginative world rather than a broad commercial formula.
Dark Side of the Goddess’s concept
Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to the house’s Gothic collection and was created as a story of the dark side of the soul, using smoke, frankincense, jasmine and deep woods to evoke ritual fire and inner shadow. The composition is presented as a reconstructed scent-scape rather than a conventional floral, with natural materials arranged to suggest earth, resin and sacred heat.
Extra info
It is part of Anna Zworykina’s Gothic collection and is built around a ritual-fire image rather than a classic perfume pyramid. The fragrance has also been noted for its close resemblance to the brand’s Secret Dreams in comparison tools.
Gothic balsams: smoke of the ritual fires, quiet splashes of jasmine, moist earth, frankincense, deep woods.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Dark Side of the Goddess story):
Myrtle e.o.
Bergamot e.o.
Juniper berry CO2 extract
Frankincense e.o.
Frankincense abs
Benzoin abs
Patchouli e.o.
Cedarwood Atlas e.o.
Vetiver e.o.
Myrrh e.o.
Cassia abs
African wormwood e.o.
Nutmeg CO2 extract
Ylang-ylang e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Jasmine auriculatum abs
Castoreum tincture
Cinnamon e.o.
Tagetes abs
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, inward moments rather than bright social display: the kind of scent that suits a dim room, a slow pace and a mind turned toward reflection. Its smoky resins and damp-earth undertone create a private, almost ceremonial presence.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cool weather, especially when the air can carry its incense and woods without flattening them. Because it is a natural, concentrated composition, a light application on fabric or a few controlled sprays is enough; on skin it will sit closer and feel warmer, while on scarves and sleeves it reads more clearly and lasts longer.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like resinous, woody-floral compositions with a gothic edge, natural materials and a contemplative rather than polished profile. It will appeal to those drawn to incense, balsams, earthy florals and unconventional, artful perfumery.
Release year
2005
The nose
Anna Zworykina. Zworykina is known for composing 100% natural perfumes in small handmade batches, working with essential oils, absolutes and CO2 extracts rather than synthetic materials. Her style is immersive and narrative, often built as an olfactive landscape rather than a conventional wearable perfume. In Dark Side of the Goddess, that approach comes through clearly: the fragrance is structured like a ritual scene, with incense, balsams, woods and floral flashes unfolding as a contemplative, shadowed composition. It reflects her interest in atmospheric, symbolic perfumery and in scents that feel closer to art objects than casual sprays.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a Russian niche house devoted to 100% natural, handmade compositions made without synthetic fragrance materials or fixatives. The brand treats perfume as an immersive sensory medium, with each collection built around a distinct imaginative world rather than a broad commercial formula.
Dark Side of the Goddess’s concept
Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to the house’s Gothic collection and was created as a story of the dark side of the soul, using smoke, frankincense, jasmine and deep woods to evoke ritual fire and inner shadow. The composition is presented as a reconstructed scent-scape rather than a conventional floral, with natural materials arranged to suggest earth, resin and sacred heat.
Extra info
It is part of Anna Zworykina’s Gothic collection and is built around a ritual-fire image rather than a classic perfume pyramid. The fragrance has also been noted for its close resemblance to the brand’s Secret Dreams in comparison tools.