Leather
Unconventional
Woody
Notesclovesgaiac / guaiac woodgun powdernagarmothaoakmossopiumosmanthuspeatperu balmsmoketarthymetobaccotonka beanswinewormwood
Tags
#smoky
Style
unisex
An exclusive project for Bloom, dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson’s adventures.
Hold my Pipe has notes of peat from the Grimpen Mire, the smoke of the Baskerville hall grand fireplace, Lestrade's smoking gun, the fruity tobacco blend from Sherlock’s pipe, sweet opium fumes, Tokay wine, spices from the Andaman islands and more.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Hold my Pipe story):
Labdanum absolute,
Osmanthus absolute,
Tonka bean absolute,
Peru balsam absolute
tobacco absolute
Oakmoss absolute,
Cardamom absolute,
Ylang-ylang absolute,
African artemisia essential oil,
Vetiver essential oil, thyme essential oil,
Nagarmotha essential oil,
Pine tar essential oil,
Guayak wood essential oil,
Clove essential oil.
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 a quiet evening absorbed in a complicated story, with rain against the window and little appetite for conversation. Bitter herbs and peat-like smoke give it an austere edge, while fruity tobacco and balsams suggest the warmth of an occupied room beyond the damp moor.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its smoky woods and balsamic warmth. Follow the maker’s guidance: apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf rather than spraying a cloud, testing first on an inconspicuous area of fabric. Natural essences can cause allergic reactions; review the ingredients before use, particularly if you have sensitivities.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to bitter herbs, tarry woods and tobacco with a fruity undertone rather than polished sweetness. It suits a taste for atmospheric, unconventional perfumery, where leathery textures and smoke are central to the experience rather than background accents.
Release year
2021
The nose
Anna Zworykina is an artisan perfumer and biochemist with a PhD, whose practice centres on natural essences and imaginative scent compositions. She began making perfumes for herself and friends in 2004. Her work treats fragrance as a sensory landscape rather than a conventional accessory; Hold My Pipe brings that approach to a richly textured Sherlock Holmes-inspired composition of tobacco, smoky woods, herbs and balsams.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes creates handcrafted fragrances from all-natural essences, favouring complexity and individual expression over universal appeal. The house describes its independent approach as “perfume punk”: attentive work with natural materials in service of personal freedom and unconventional olfactory experiences.
Hold my Pipe’s concept
Created exclusively for Bloom Perfumery London, Hold My Pipe translates the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson into an olfactory landscape, with a particular connection to The Hound of the Baskervilles. Grimpen Mire’s peat, Baskerville Hall’s fireplace and Holmes’s fruity pipe tobacco form the imagined setting, enriched by impressions of Tokay wine, opium fumes and distant spices.
Extra info
The detective-story imagery is distinct from the ingredient list: opium fumes and a smoking gun are narrative impressions, not confirmation of literal opium or gunpowder. The listed aromatic materials include tobacco absolute, osmanthus absolute, pine tar, oakmoss and guaiac wood.
Notesclovesgaiac / guaiac woodgun powdernagarmothaoakmossopiumosmanthuspeatperu balmsmoketarthymetobaccotonka beanswinewormwood
Tags
#smoky
Style
unisex
An exclusive project for Bloom, dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson’s adventures.
Hold my Pipe has notes of peat from the Grimpen Mire, the smoke of the Baskerville hall grand fireplace, Lestrade's smoking gun, the fruity tobacco blend from Sherlock’s pipe, sweet opium fumes, Tokay wine, spices from the Andaman islands and more.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Hold my Pipe story):
Labdanum absolute,
Osmanthus absolute,
Tonka bean absolute,
Peru balsam absolute
tobacco absolute
Oakmoss absolute,
Cardamom absolute,
Ylang-ylang absolute,
African artemisia essential oil,
Vetiver essential oil, thyme essential oil,
Nagarmotha essential oil,
Pine tar essential oil,
Guayak wood essential oil,
Clove essential oil.
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 a quiet evening absorbed in a complicated story, with rain against the window and little appetite for conversation. Bitter herbs and peat-like smoke give it an austere edge, while fruity tobacco and balsams suggest the warmth of an occupied room beyond the damp moor.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its smoky woods and balsamic warmth. Follow the maker’s guidance: apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf rather than spraying a cloud, testing first on an inconspicuous area of fabric. Natural essences can cause allergic reactions; review the ingredients before use, particularly if you have sensitivities.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to bitter herbs, tarry woods and tobacco with a fruity undertone rather than polished sweetness. It suits a taste for atmospheric, unconventional perfumery, where leathery textures and smoke are central to the experience rather than background accents.
Release year
2021
The nose
Anna Zworykina is an artisan perfumer and biochemist with a PhD, whose practice centres on natural essences and imaginative scent compositions. She began making perfumes for herself and friends in 2004. Her work treats fragrance as a sensory landscape rather than a conventional accessory; Hold My Pipe brings that approach to a richly textured Sherlock Holmes-inspired composition of tobacco, smoky woods, herbs and balsams.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes creates handcrafted fragrances from all-natural essences, favouring complexity and individual expression over universal appeal. The house describes its independent approach as “perfume punk”: attentive work with natural materials in service of personal freedom and unconventional olfactory experiences.
Hold my Pipe’s concept
Created exclusively for Bloom Perfumery London, Hold My Pipe translates the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson into an olfactory landscape, with a particular connection to The Hound of the Baskervilles. Grimpen Mire’s peat, Baskerville Hall’s fireplace and Holmes’s fruity pipe tobacco form the imagined setting, enriched by impressions of Tokay wine, opium fumes and distant spices.
Extra info
The detective-story imagery is distinct from the ingredient list: opium fumes and a smoking gun are narrative impressions, not confirmation of literal opium or gunpowder. The listed aromatic materials include tobacco absolute, osmanthus absolute, pine tar, oakmoss and guaiac wood.