Floral
Unconventional
Woody
Notesbaycassiacedarfrankincenseincensejasminemarigoldmyrrhmyrtlenutmegpatchoulisandalwood
Style
for her
for him
unisex
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
The register is inward and unhurried: returning from wet woodland, settling into a quiet room while the scent of smoke still clings to a scarf. Jasmine softens the resinous darkness without making it decorative, creating a presence better appreciated at close quarters than across a crowded room.
How to wear
Cool weather is a natural setting for its smoky resins and deep woods. Apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf, as the brand recommends, testing an inconspicuous area first; avoid spraying a surrounding cloud. Let the composition unfold with the fabric’s movement. Natural extracts can cause allergic reactions, and some may increase UV sensitivity, so do not assume that natural means skin-safe.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to bitter herbs, frankincense and earthy woods rather than bright florals or overt sweetness. It suits a taste for Gothic imagery and textured natural perfumery, with jasmine acting as a quiet counterpoint to smoke and balsams.
Release year
2005
The nose
Anna Zworykina is an independent perfumer whose work centres on natural aromatic materials and compositions conceived as olfactory landscapes. Her approach draws on the textures of essential oils, absolutes, resins and tinctures rather than conventional perfume structures. Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to her earliest creations, emerging from experiments with aromatic oils during her laboratory work.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina combines attentive handcraft with a spirit of personal freedom, encouraging wearers to explore scent beyond conventional expectations. Her perfumes use natural extracts without synthetic fragrance compounds or synthetic fixatives, and are presented as sensory artworks rather than aromatherapy. Natural materials are central to the house, but its perfumes are not claimed to be organic.
Dark Side of the Goddess’s concept
One of Zworykina’s early compositions, Dark Side of the Goddess imagines ritual-fire smoke, quiet jasmine, damp earth and dense woodland. Its Gothic atmosphere is intended to be meditative rather than gloomy: smoky bitterness meets balsamic sweetness in a scent about returning to oneself. Zworykina has described reformulating it twice amid difficulties obtaining materials.
Extra info
Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to the house’s Gothic Fragrances collection. Zworykina has called it a bestseller, giving this early composition an enduring place in her work.
Also featured in
Sleeper Hits
Notesbaycassiacedarfrankincenseincensejasminemarigoldmyrrhmyrtlenutmegpatchoulisandalwood
Style
for her
for him
unisex
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
The register is inward and unhurried: returning from wet woodland, settling into a quiet room while the scent of smoke still clings to a scarf. Jasmine softens the resinous darkness without making it decorative, creating a presence better appreciated at close quarters than across a crowded room.
How to wear
Cool weather is a natural setting for its smoky resins and deep woods. Apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf, as the brand recommends, testing an inconspicuous area first; avoid spraying a surrounding cloud. Let the composition unfold with the fabric’s movement. Natural extracts can cause allergic reactions, and some may increase UV sensitivity, so do not assume that natural means skin-safe.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to bitter herbs, frankincense and earthy woods rather than bright florals or overt sweetness. It suits a taste for Gothic imagery and textured natural perfumery, with jasmine acting as a quiet counterpoint to smoke and balsams.
Release year
2005
The nose
Anna Zworykina is an independent perfumer whose work centres on natural aromatic materials and compositions conceived as olfactory landscapes. Her approach draws on the textures of essential oils, absolutes, resins and tinctures rather than conventional perfume structures. Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to her earliest creations, emerging from experiments with aromatic oils during her laboratory work.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina combines attentive handcraft with a spirit of personal freedom, encouraging wearers to explore scent beyond conventional expectations. Her perfumes use natural extracts without synthetic fragrance compounds or synthetic fixatives, and are presented as sensory artworks rather than aromatherapy. Natural materials are central to the house, but its perfumes are not claimed to be organic.
Dark Side of the Goddess’s concept
One of Zworykina’s early compositions, Dark Side of the Goddess imagines ritual-fire smoke, quiet jasmine, damp earth and dense woodland. Its Gothic atmosphere is intended to be meditative rather than gloomy: smoky bitterness meets balsamic sweetness in a scent about returning to oneself. Zworykina has described reformulating it twice amid difficulties obtaining materials.
Extra info
Dark Side of the Goddess belongs to the house’s Gothic Fragrances collection. Zworykina has called it a bestseller, giving this early composition an enduring place in her work.
Also featured in
Sleeper Hits