Hello!
My name is Anna Zworykina and I am glad that you are holding my perfume in your hands.
Please read these instructions, so that the perfume will bring you
only joy and pleasure.
It’s always a good idea to explore a new fragrance when you’re in a positive frame of mind.
Please avoid testing perfumes if you're hungry, feeling unwell, or very tired—at such moments, unfamiliar scents are more likely to feel off-putting than captivating.
Our sense of smell is deeply tied to our emotions and physical state, and first impressions of a fragrance often linger for a long time.
Please note: many natural perfumes have their own natural hue, which might stain light fabrics or leave marks on your skin if applied heavily.
- There is no single “right” way to experience perfume. Some people enjoy applying it to their wrists, under the collarbones, at the throat, or near the hairline.
- To avoid overwhelming your senses, limit your exploration to no more than 1–2 fragrances in a day. My perfumes are rich and complex, and you’ll enjoy their stories more if you savor them slowly.
- Natural fragrances are at their best when applied directly to the skin, especially on pulse points like the wrists. But if this feels too bold or you’re unsure of your connection with a scent, there are gentler ways to experience it:
- Apply the perfume to your hair or dark-colored clothing. This is especially helpful for those with sensitive skin, as the fragrance stays on the fabric or hair rather than making direct contact with the skin.
- Spray the air and pass a scarf or fabric through the scented mist.
- Apply the perfume to leather accessories like bracelets—this method gives natural perfumes exceptional longevity.
If the relationship with a perfume doesn’t immediately click, don’t worry. Explore the scent on blotters or fabric, in different weather, or at various emotional moments. If the first meeting doesn’t bring joy, save it for a time when you’re in the mood for an olfactory adventure.
When the connection works, though, a fragrance can become a powerful source of comfort, joy, and inspiration. Many of my clients love applying my perfumes to their pillows before bed or carrying them along on important journeys. May this scent weave its way into your life, bringing joy and beauty with every wear.
Self-Care Tips
Self-Care Tips
It’s always a good idea to explore a new fragrance when you’re in a positive frame of mind.
Please avoid testing perfumes if you're hungry, feeling unwell, or very tired—at such moments, unfamiliar scents are more likely to feel off-putting than captivating.
Our sense of smell is deeply tied to our emotions and physical state, and first impressions of a fragrance often linger for a long time.
Please note: many natural perfumes have their own natural hue, which might stain light fabrics or leave marks on your skin if applied heavily.
If the relationship with a perfume doesn’t immediately click, don’t worry. Explore the scent on blotters or fabric, in different weather, or at various emotional moments. If the first meeting doesn’t bring joy, save it for a time when you’re in the mood for an olfactory adventure.
When the connection works, though, a fragrance can become a powerful source of comfort, joy, and inspiration. Many of my clients love applying my perfumes to their pillows before bed or carrying them along on important journeys. May this scent weave its way into your life, bringing joy and beauty with every wear.
It’s always a good idea to explore a new fragrance when you’re in a positive frame of mind.
Please avoid testing perfumes if you're hungry, feeling unwell, or very tired—at such moments, unfamiliar scents are more likely to feel off-putting than captivating.
Our sense of smell is deeply tied to our emotions and physical state, and first impressions of a fragrance often linger for a long time.
Please note: many natural perfumes have their own natural hue, which might stain light fabrics or leave marks on your skin if applied heavily.
- There is no single “right” way to experience perfume. Some people enjoy applying it to their wrists, under the collarbones, at the throat, or near the hairline.
- To avoid overwhelming your senses, limit your exploration to no more than 1–2 fragrances in a day. My perfumes are rich and complex, and you’ll enjoy their stories more if you savor them slowly.
- Natural fragrances are at their best when applied directly to the skin, especially on pulse points like the wrists. But if this feels too bold or you’re unsure of your connection with a scent, there are gentler ways to experience it:
- Apply the perfume to your hair or dark-colored clothing. This is especially helpful for those with sensitive skin, as the fragrance stays on the fabric or hair rather than making direct contact with the skin.
- Spray the air and pass a scarf or fabric through the scented mist.
- Apply the perfume to leather accessories like bracelets—this method gives natural perfumes exceptional longevity.
If the relationship with a perfume doesn’t immediately click, don’t worry. Explore the scent on blotters or fabric, in different weather, or at various emotional moments. If the first meeting doesn’t bring joy, save it for a time when you’re in the mood for an olfactory adventure.
When the connection works, though, a fragrance can become a powerful source of comfort, joy, and inspiration. Many of my clients love applying my perfumes to their pillows before bed or carrying them along on important journeys. May this scent weave its way into your life, bringing joy and beauty with every wear.
To ensure your fragrance retains its beauty and essence, it’s important to treat it with care, especially after receiving it or during colder months:
- Resting After Shipping: After your fragrance arrives, allow it to rest for a couple of days, especially in cold weather.
- Natural Sediment: It's normal to see a small sediment at the bottom of the bottle. This is simply the tincture of natural amber and does not affect the quality of the fragrance.
- Proper Storage: Store your fragrances in a dark place, like a box or drawer, to protect them from light and heat, which can degrade the oils. For best results, keep bottles upright in a vertical position.
- Shelf Life of Samples: Samples, whether in a vial or spray form, have a limited lifespan. Typically, these mini versions last one to two years, though they can sometimes last up to a few years, depending on storage conditions.
- Aging and Evolution: Just like fine wine, natural fragrances evolve over time. After three to five years, expect subtle changes as the fragrance matures and deepens. The scent may soften, becoming richer and more complex.
Caring for Fragrances
Caring for Fragrances
To ensure your fragrance retains its beauty and essence, it’s important to treat it with care, especially after receiving it or during colder months:
- Resting After Shipping: After your fragrance arrives, allow it to rest for a couple of days, especially in cold weather.
- Natural Sediment: It's normal to see a small sediment at the bottom of the bottle. This is simply the tincture of natural amber and does not affect the quality of the fragrance.
- Proper Storage: Store your fragrances in a dark place, like a box or drawer, to protect them from light and heat, which can degrade the oils. For best results, keep bottles upright in a vertical position.
- Shelf Life of Samples: Samples, whether in a vial or spray form, have a limited lifespan. Typically, these mini versions last one to two years, though they can sometimes last up to a few years, depending on storage conditions.
- Aging and Evolution: Just like fine wine, natural fragrances evolve over time. After three to five years, expect subtle changes as the fragrance matures and deepens. The scent may soften, becoming richer and more complex.
Exploring the Traits of Natural Fragrances
Engaging with natural craft perfumery is always a fresh and extraordinary experience—an exploration of the world and of oneself, discovering new and unexplored facets of life. You can never step into the same fragrance twice; this reflects the mutable nature of natural scents. Each fragrance unfolds differently on each person, and, moreover, its character is influenced by the weather, your state of mind, and mood.
We change, and so does the configuration of neural connections in our minds. No one remains unchanged. We evolve, our knowledge of familiar scents evolves, and even the natural ingredients themselves don’t remain completely constant. Thus, different batches of perfumes can vary in much the same way as wines from the same grape variety and vineyard but from different years. Different jasmine harvests may yield slightly different absolutes—and in the end, this will reflect on the subtleties of the fragrance profile. Since my perfumes are composed entirely of natural extracts, this variation may come to your attention. It’s life—nothing is ever exactly the same.
Just like tea, wine, or apple harvests, the plants that yield fragrant materials have their own cycles. I respect these cycles and strive to smooth out any noticeable differences as much as possible. The perfume formula always remains the same; I never change or remove ingredients. However, slight variations are possible. So if you particularly loved the sample from a specific batch, it might be worth purchasing a bottle from that same batch—just like you would with a bottle of wine from a particular vintage.
We change, and so does the configuration of neural connections in our minds. No one remains unchanged. We evolve, our knowledge of familiar scents evolves, and even the natural ingredients themselves don’t remain completely constant. Thus, different batches of perfumes can vary in much the same way as wines from the same grape variety and vineyard but from different years. Different jasmine harvests may yield slightly different absolutes—and in the end, this will reflect on the subtleties of the fragrance profile. Since my perfumes are composed entirely of natural extracts, this variation may come to your attention. It’s life—nothing is ever exactly the same.
Just like tea, wine, or apple harvests, the plants that yield fragrant materials have their own cycles. I respect these cycles and strive to smooth out any noticeable differences as much as possible. The perfume formula always remains the same; I never change or remove ingredients. However, slight variations are possible. So if you particularly loved the sample from a specific batch, it might be worth purchasing a bottle from that same batch—just like you would with a bottle of wine from a particular vintage.
Engaging with natural craft perfumery is always a fresh and extraordinary experience—an exploration of the world and of oneself, discovering new and unexplored facets of life.
You can never step into the same fragrance twice; this reflects the mutable nature of natural scents.
Each fragrance unfolds differently on each person, and, moreover, its character is influenced by the weather, your state of mind, and mood.
You can never step into the same fragrance twice; this reflects the mutable nature of natural scents.
Each fragrance unfolds differently on each person, and, moreover, its character is influenced by the weather, your state of mind, and mood.
We change, and so does the configuration of neural connections in our minds. No one remains unchanged. We evolve, our knowledge of familiar scents evolves, and even the natural ingredients themselves don’t remain completely constant. Thus, different batches of perfumes can vary in much the same way as wines from the same grape variety and vineyard but from different years.
Different jasmine harvests may yield slightly different absolutes—and in the end, this will reflect on the subtleties of the fragrance profile. Since my perfumes are composed entirely of natural extracts, this variation may come to your attention. It’s life—nothing is ever exactly the same.
Just like tea, wine, or apple harvests, the plants that yield fragrant materials have their own cycles. I respect these cycles and strive to smooth out any noticeable differences as much as possible. The perfume formula always remains the same; I never change or remove ingredients. However, slight variations are possible. So if you particularly loved the sample from a specific batch, it might be worth purchasing a bottle from that same batch—just like you would with a bottle of wine from a particular vintage.
Different jasmine harvests may yield slightly different absolutes—and in the end, this will reflect on the subtleties of the fragrance profile. Since my perfumes are composed entirely of natural extracts, this variation may come to your attention. It’s life—nothing is ever exactly the same.
Just like tea, wine, or apple harvests, the plants that yield fragrant materials have their own cycles. I respect these cycles and strive to smooth out any noticeable differences as much as possible. The perfume formula always remains the same; I never change or remove ingredients. However, slight variations are possible. So if you particularly loved the sample from a specific batch, it might be worth purchasing a bottle from that same batch—just like you would with a bottle of wine from a particular vintage.
Frequently Asked Questions
I create my art extracrs exclusively from natural plant (very rarely animal) substances in the form they were extracted: as essential oils, absolutes, concretes, resins, alcohol or oil infusions, or pomades, resulting from home enfleurage.
With some rare exceptions, extractions are not modified; certain parts are not separated to enhance best aromatic qualities.
All materials are 100% natural. I get them from trusted suppliers in the US.
Some materials are "certified organic", however, Anna Zworykina Perfumes are not organic.
Regular Сollection extracts are alcohol based in "Parfum" and "Eau de Parfum" strength.
In creating my extracts I do not use synthetic fragrances compounds and fixatives, synthetic musks and pheromones.
With some rare exceptions, extractions are not modified; certain parts are not separated to enhance best aromatic qualities.
All materials are 100% natural. I get them from trusted suppliers in the US.
Some materials are "certified organic", however, Anna Zworykina Perfumes are not organic.
Regular Сollection extracts are alcohol based in "Parfum" and "Eau de Parfum" strength.
In creating my extracts I do not use synthetic fragrances compounds and fixatives, synthetic musks and pheromones.
Do not expect perfumes, do expect smellscapes!
Try fragrances if you like true vintage (for example a cuir de Russie leather made with real castoreum and birch tar); or if you like complex challenging scents which are like a riddle or a labyrinth (it's easy get lost in the ultimate complexity of natural materials vs clean simplicity of synthetic compounds).
AZ Art-Extracts aren’t for everyone and we strongly suggest you sample before you get a full bottle.
While you get to know natural perfumes always follow the safety rules that I describe in the next section.
Before trying on perfumes that were delivered by mail, especially during colder seasons, let them sit in the room temperature for a few days.
I recommend introducing yourself to one fragrance in one day because comparing to synthetic perfumes, natural ones have a much more complex structure and they unveil in unpredictable ways. Some spark brightly from the start while others need more time to fully shine.
It's recommended not to try more than two perfumes in one day. If you have to try more in a short period of time, refresh your olfactory receptors by drinking water or tea. I prefer warm, smooth-flavored green tea.
Try fragrances if you like true vintage (for example a cuir de Russie leather made with real castoreum and birch tar); or if you like complex challenging scents which are like a riddle or a labyrinth (it's easy get lost in the ultimate complexity of natural materials vs clean simplicity of synthetic compounds).
AZ Art-Extracts aren’t for everyone and we strongly suggest you sample before you get a full bottle.
While you get to know natural perfumes always follow the safety rules that I describe in the next section.
Before trying on perfumes that were delivered by mail, especially during colder seasons, let them sit in the room temperature for a few days.
I recommend introducing yourself to one fragrance in one day because comparing to synthetic perfumes, natural ones have a much more complex structure and they unveil in unpredictable ways. Some spark brightly from the start while others need more time to fully shine.
It's recommended not to try more than two perfumes in one day. If you have to try more in a short period of time, refresh your olfactory receptors by drinking water or tea. I prefer warm, smooth-flavored green tea.
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in natural perfumes may cause allergies.
I advise those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful.
Before trying on natural perfumes, study the list of ingredients and consult with your doctor.
If you're prone to allergies, always perform an allergic reaction test before using a new perfume: apply perfume to the inside part of your elbow. If there is no sign of unpleasant reaction (redness, swelling, rash) in the course of a few hours, you may safely use the fragrance.
Before going outside into the sun, do not apply fragrances made from natural ingredients to the exposed parts of the skin because some essential oils may cause the skin to become extra sensitive to various kinds of ultraviolet light.
I advise those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful.
Before trying on natural perfumes, study the list of ingredients and consult with your doctor.
If you're prone to allergies, always perform an allergic reaction test before using a new perfume: apply perfume to the inside part of your elbow. If there is no sign of unpleasant reaction (redness, swelling, rash) in the course of a few hours, you may safely use the fragrance.
Before going outside into the sun, do not apply fragrances made from natural ingredients to the exposed parts of the skin because some essential oils may cause the skin to become extra sensitive to various kinds of ultraviolet light.
Keep perfumes away from abrupt temperature changes and store them in a dark place.
I would not recommend to store perfumes in a very humid place.
Natural art-extracts that do not contain citrus oils that are easily oxidisable, can live for up to 5 years. Light, citrusy fragrances for up to a year and a half to two years.
Extracts will not turn to poison after that but will loose their initial brightness of fragrance.
I would not recommend to store perfumes in a very humid place.
Natural art-extracts that do not contain citrus oils that are easily oxidisable, can live for up to 5 years. Light, citrusy fragrances for up to a year and a half to two years.
Extracts will not turn to poison after that but will loose their initial brightness of fragrance.
Natural ingredients contained in art extracts slowly change over time. For example, citrus oils are oxidized loosing brightness of the fragrance.
Extracts cannot turn "bad" or "sour", because it's an alcohol based compound of aromatic extracts that does not contain water.
However, if a bottle is not properly closed and kept in a very humid place, perfume's structure may change.
Extracts in sample vials are not meant to be stored for many years.
Extracts cannot turn "bad" or "sour", because it's an alcohol based compound of aromatic extracts that does not contain water.
However, if a bottle is not properly closed and kept in a very humid place, perfume's structure may change.
Extracts in sample vials are not meant to be stored for many years.
Natural perfumes can last from 1-1,5 hour for Eau de toilette concentration to a few days (applied to hair or clothing) for Eau de parfum or Parfum concentration.
Lasting time also depends on a perfume group. For example, fragrances from the "citrus" group tend to disappear from the skin faster than those from the "oriental" group.
Natural and "not only natural" but otherwise similar fragrances from the same group of perfumes taken in the same concentration will have different lasting times.
"Not only natural" ones will retain their scent longer because of added fixatives. The lighter the fragrance is, the faster it will vanish from the skin if it's not anchored by fixatives which is typically done in "not only natural" perfumery.
At the same time more complex perfume compounds in oriental style that contain more basic aromatic ingredients can easily compete with similar "not only natural" fragrances of the same concentration level.
Lasting time also depends on a perfume group. For example, fragrances from the "citrus" group tend to disappear from the skin faster than those from the "oriental" group.
Natural and "not only natural" but otherwise similar fragrances from the same group of perfumes taken in the same concentration will have different lasting times.
"Not only natural" ones will retain their scent longer because of added fixatives. The lighter the fragrance is, the faster it will vanish from the skin if it's not anchored by fixatives which is typically done in "not only natural" perfumery.
At the same time more complex perfume compounds in oriental style that contain more basic aromatic ingredients can easily compete with similar "not only natural" fragrances of the same concentration level.
Where to apply a perfume depends on what scent longevity and intensity you expect to get. Usually, perfumes are applied to the "pulse points" - the inner wrists, neck, behind the ears, inside of the elbows, dip on the collar bone. It is done so because the temperature is higher where blood vessels are closer to the skin which makes fragrance molecules evaporate faster, emanating scent from the skin.
Usually fragrances last much longer on the hair and clothing than on the skin.
So, if you especially value scent's longevity - apply perfume to the hair or to the clothing if it's dark enough not to be stained or if perfume is colorless
Usually fragrances last much longer on the hair and clothing than on the skin.
So, if you especially value scent's longevity - apply perfume to the hair or to the clothing if it's dark enough not to be stained or if perfume is colorless
Anna Zworykina
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