A thick woody-balsamic perfume: dense and bitter-sweet. Rich tuberose, earthy boletus mushroom absolute, soft vanilla, sweet patchouli, spicy green pepper and cognac oil. Such a variety of opulent materials and notes offers the sense that you are immersed in the beautiful and never-ending black beyond.
Nigredo is the alchemist's study of darkness and shadows; the first stage one must take in creating the Philosopher's Stone. Anna Zworykina turns alchemist as she harnesses the fragrance for everlasting life.
Further notes in the unique and exceptionally rich scent include: sandalwood,
ginger lily, frankincense, osmanthus, castoreum, oakmoss, rose, violet leaves, orris and elemi.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Nigredo story):
Sandalwood Vanuatu e.o.
Sandalwood e.o.
Ginger lily e.o.
Frankincense e.o
Orris CO2 extract
Elemi e.o.
Tabacco abs
Osmanthus Absolute
Tuberose abs
Rose de may absolute
Violet leaves abs
Seville lavender abs
myrrh e.o.
Vietnamese agarwood e.o.
Castoreum tinctura
Oakmoss abs
Nagarmotha essential oil,
Green pepper e.o.
Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Cognac green e.o.
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 scent for close, attentive wear, where its dark floral and earthy facets can unfold slowly and leave a textured trail. It suits an introspective setting with low light and quiet movement, when you want something more atmospheric than decorative.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially in cool weather, because the composition is dense and naturally diffusive. A light application on fabric or a careful spray on skin lets the woods, resins and mushroom note develop without overwhelming the senses; on fabric it will feel smoother and longer-lasting.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to unconventional, resinous and earthy perfumes with a smoky, bitter-sweet edge. It will appeal to those who enjoy dark florals, natural materials and compositions that feel textural, contemplative and a little strange.
Release year
2008
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian artisan perfumer with a background in biochemistry, and she works in natural perfumery with a highly narrative, material-driven approach. Her style often leans into dense textures, unusual raw materials and atmospheric compositions that feel closer to olfactive art than conventional fragrance. Nigredo sits well within that language: a dark, structured perfume built from rich naturals, earthy mushroom, resins, woods and floral depth. It reflects her interest in immersive scent worlds and in translating symbolic or literary ideas into perfume form.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a natural perfumery house built around artistic, story-led compositions rather than mainstream polish. The brand favors rare botanicals, resinous woods, mosses and shadowy floral materials, often framing them through themes drawn from folklore, alchemy and deep nature.
Nigredo’s concept
Nigredo is conceived as an alchemical meditation on darkness: the first stage of the Philosopher’s Stone, where matter is broken down, purified and transformed. The perfume translates that idea into a black, dense landscape of tuberose, mushroom, cognac, patchouli and smoke, evoking hidden movement and the stillness of deep sleep in nature.
Extra info
Nigredo takes its name from the alchemical term for the blackening stage in the making of the Philosopher’s Stone. It is part of Anna Zworykina’s Gothic-inspired world of dark fairytales, marshes, deep woods and abandoned places. The composition is notable for its mushroom absolute, an unusual note in perfumery.
A thick woody-balsamic perfume: dense and bitter-sweet. Rich tuberose, earthy boletus mushroom absolute, soft vanilla, sweet patchouli, spicy green pepper and cognac oil. Such a variety of opulent materials and notes offers the sense that you are immersed in the beautiful and never-ending black beyond.
Nigredo is the alchemist's study of darkness and shadows; the first stage one must take in creating the Philosopher's Stone. Anna Zworykina turns alchemist as she harnesses the fragrance for everlasting life.
Further notes in the unique and exceptionally rich scent include: sandalwood,
ginger lily, frankincense, osmanthus, castoreum, oakmoss, rose, violet leaves, orris and elemi.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Nigredo story):
Sandalwood Vanuatu e.o.
Sandalwood e.o.
Ginger lily e.o.
Frankincense e.o
Orris CO2 extract
Elemi e.o.
Tabacco abs
Osmanthus Absolute
Tuberose abs
Rose de may absolute
Violet leaves abs
Seville lavender abs
myrrh e.o.
Vietnamese agarwood e.o.
Castoreum tinctura
Oakmoss abs
Nagarmotha essential oil,
Green pepper e.o.
Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Cognac green e.o.
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 scent for close, attentive wear, where its dark floral and earthy facets can unfold slowly and leave a textured trail. It suits an introspective setting with low light and quiet movement, when you want something more atmospheric than decorative.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially in cool weather, because the composition is dense and naturally diffusive. A light application on fabric or a careful spray on skin lets the woods, resins and mushroom note develop without overwhelming the senses; on fabric it will feel smoother and longer-lasting.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to unconventional, resinous and earthy perfumes with a smoky, bitter-sweet edge. It will appeal to those who enjoy dark florals, natural materials and compositions that feel textural, contemplative and a little strange.
Release year
2008
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian artisan perfumer with a background in biochemistry, and she works in natural perfumery with a highly narrative, material-driven approach. Her style often leans into dense textures, unusual raw materials and atmospheric compositions that feel closer to olfactive art than conventional fragrance. Nigredo sits well within that language: a dark, structured perfume built from rich naturals, earthy mushroom, resins, woods and floral depth. It reflects her interest in immersive scent worlds and in translating symbolic or literary ideas into perfume form.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a natural perfumery house built around artistic, story-led compositions rather than mainstream polish. The brand favors rare botanicals, resinous woods, mosses and shadowy floral materials, often framing them through themes drawn from folklore, alchemy and deep nature.
Nigredo’s concept
Nigredo is conceived as an alchemical meditation on darkness: the first stage of the Philosopher’s Stone, where matter is broken down, purified and transformed. The perfume translates that idea into a black, dense landscape of tuberose, mushroom, cognac, patchouli and smoke, evoking hidden movement and the stillness of deep sleep in nature.
Extra info
Nigredo takes its name from the alchemical term for the blackening stage in the making of the Philosopher’s Stone. It is part of Anna Zworykina’s Gothic-inspired world of dark fairytales, marshes, deep woods and abandoned places. The composition is notable for its mushroom absolute, an unusual note in perfumery.