Another exciting smellscape: antique Venice, with all its magical beauty to the eye and reality to the nose. In Venetian Red you have smells of damp plaster, old bricks, slow green water in the canals and swift azure tides of the lagoon. You also have ancient attics full of sea air and treasure chests forgotten there since the times of Marco Polo. You have dust which is part glory of the Venetian republic, part decomposed brocade and maps of the world circa 15th century.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Venetian Red):
Seaweed abs.
Nutmeg abs.
Saffron abs.
Labdanum abs.
Oakmoss abs.
Vanilla abs.
Myrrh e.o.
Ambergris tincture
Fleur d'Orange abs
Cumin CO2
Patchouli e.o.
Rose Turkish otto
Jasmine Grandiflorum abs
Angelica root 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, deliberate presence rather than casual passing wear. It suits a person who likes their scent to feel textured and atmospheric, with a slightly shadowed, old-world aura that lingers like damp stone and salt air in a narrow passage.
How to wear
Best worn with restraint, especially on fabric, where its natural materials can unfold more evenly and last well. In cool weather it will feel denser and more enveloping; in warmth the saline, resinous and leathery facets rise faster, so a light application is enough to preserve its balance.
Who it’s for
For wearers who enjoy natural perfumery, dark chypres and unconventional marine notes. It will appeal to those who like moss, patchouli, ambergris and leathery woods, and who prefer scents with texture, depth and an antique, slightly animalic character.
Release year
2012
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian artisan perfumer with a scientific background, known for building 100% natural compositions from essential oils, absolutes and tinctures. Her work often reads like a scent study in texture and atmosphere rather than a conventional fine-fragrance formula. For Venetian Red, that approach is especially clear: the perfume is structured as an immersive Venetian scene, with mineral, mossy and marine facets rendered in a way that feels tactile and architectural. It sits comfortably within her broader practice of dense, contemplative smellscapes.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a natural artisan house devoted to hand-crafted scent compositions made from pure botanical materials. Its identity is rooted in depth, complexity and sensory immersion, with fragrances conceived as olfactive artworks rather than easy, conventional wear.
Venetian Red’s concept
Venetian Red is inspired by the Venetian Red pigment, a darker scarlet associated with ferric oxide and the visual richness of old Venice. The fragrance translates that idea into a moody landscape of canal water, tarred wood, plaster, dust and antique interiors, with a Gothic edge that gives the composition its weight and drama.
Extra info
The perfume is dedicated to Venetian Red, a pigment described as a darker scarlet derived from nearly pure ferric oxide. It belongs to Anna Zworykina’s Gothic collection and is often noted for its intense, divisive character and strong projection.
Another exciting smellscape: antique Venice, with all its magical beauty to the eye and reality to the nose. In Venetian Red you have smells of damp plaster, old bricks, slow green water in the canals and swift azure tides of the lagoon. You also have ancient attics full of sea air and treasure chests forgotten there since the times of Marco Polo. You have dust which is part glory of the Venetian republic, part decomposed brocade and maps of the world circa 15th century.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Venetian Red):
Seaweed abs.
Nutmeg abs.
Saffron abs.
Labdanum abs.
Oakmoss abs.
Vanilla abs.
Myrrh e.o.
Ambergris tincture
Fleur d'Orange abs
Cumin CO2
Patchouli e.o.
Rose Turkish otto
Jasmine Grandiflorum abs
Angelica root 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, deliberate presence rather than casual passing wear. It suits a person who likes their scent to feel textured and atmospheric, with a slightly shadowed, old-world aura that lingers like damp stone and salt air in a narrow passage.
How to wear
Best worn with restraint, especially on fabric, where its natural materials can unfold more evenly and last well. In cool weather it will feel denser and more enveloping; in warmth the saline, resinous and leathery facets rise faster, so a light application is enough to preserve its balance.
Who it’s for
For wearers who enjoy natural perfumery, dark chypres and unconventional marine notes. It will appeal to those who like moss, patchouli, ambergris and leathery woods, and who prefer scents with texture, depth and an antique, slightly animalic character.
Release year
2012
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian artisan perfumer with a scientific background, known for building 100% natural compositions from essential oils, absolutes and tinctures. Her work often reads like a scent study in texture and atmosphere rather than a conventional fine-fragrance formula. For Venetian Red, that approach is especially clear: the perfume is structured as an immersive Venetian scene, with mineral, mossy and marine facets rendered in a way that feels tactile and architectural. It sits comfortably within her broader practice of dense, contemplative smellscapes.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a natural artisan house devoted to hand-crafted scent compositions made from pure botanical materials. Its identity is rooted in depth, complexity and sensory immersion, with fragrances conceived as olfactive artworks rather than easy, conventional wear.
Venetian Red’s concept
Venetian Red is inspired by the Venetian Red pigment, a darker scarlet associated with ferric oxide and the visual richness of old Venice. The fragrance translates that idea into a moody landscape of canal water, tarred wood, plaster, dust and antique interiors, with a Gothic edge that gives the composition its weight and drama.
Extra info
The perfume is dedicated to Venetian Red, a pigment described as a darker scarlet derived from nearly pure ferric oxide. It belongs to Anna Zworykina’s Gothic collection and is often noted for its intense, divisive character and strong projection.