With natural perfumes colour may and WILL vary from batch to batch.
For example, the current batch of Cuir de Russie is not as dark in colour as the previous run because the tea extract in the new batch is decolorized. This does NOT affect the aroma/effect at all.
A classic vintage chypre by design and by make Anna's Cuir de Russie is smoky, animalic and true to the early 20th century recipe.
The story of this smoky leather perfume style starts with Russian Cossacks' cavalry entering Paris to make sure the French army definetly got back home. Parisians were very much impressed by the Siberian warriors, their uniforms trimmed with beaver fur, the smoky leather of their boots (treated with tar for waterproof effect) and had a bit of an olfactive cultural shock.
French being French, they noted the whole expereince in a perfume style called Cuir de Russie. Coco Chanel later brought this style back into the spotlight to reflect on her affair with a Russian grand duke Dmitri Pavlovich (Tsar Nicholas II’s cousin).
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Cuir de Russie story):
acacia farnesiana essential oil
lemon essential oil
bergamot essential oil
birch tar essential oil
yuzu essential oil
galbanum CO2 extract
orange blossom absolute
jasmin sambac absolute
rose de May absolute
ylang-ylang absolute
jasmin auriculatum absolute
tuberose absolute
clove absolute
castoreum tinctura
black tea absolute
cognac white essential oil
tabacco absolute
Vetiver essential oil
sandalwood CO2 extract
vanilla CO2 extract
artemisia absinthium essential oil
Vietnamese agarwood essential oil
oakmoss absolute
ambrette CO2 extract
patchouli essential oil
labdanum absolute
Vanuatu sandalwood essential oil
Please note: 15 ml and 10ml EdPs come with a spray and the 4.5 ml perfume comes in a tiny splash bottle.
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 quarters and deliberate presence: a coat collar, a wool scarf, a dim room where the air carries smoke, leather and dry wood. It feels best when worn as a textured, intimate aura rather than a bright public statement.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its smoky leather facets can unfold without becoming too dense. Apply sparingly, ideally to fabric or clothing as the house recommends, since the natural materials can project strongly and linger for hours; on skin, it wears closer and warmer, with a more animalic edge.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vintage leather perfumes, smoky chypres and old-school compositions with real depth. It suits those who enjoy tar, castoreum, oakmoss, tobacco and a dry, animalic character over smooth, modern polish.
Release year
2009
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian biochemist turned independent perfumer whose work is defined by 100% natural compositions, antique-style structures and a strong interest in historical scent materials. Her fragrances often read like reconstructed olfactory scenes rather than modern minimalist formulas, with a particular gift for dense, tactile textures and unusual natural accords. For Cuir de Russie, that approach is especially fitting: the perfume leans into birch tar, castoreum and tobacco to evoke the raw, smoky side of Russian leather, while still keeping the structure elegant and classical rather than rough-edged for its own sake.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is an independent natural perfume house built around olfactive artistry, historical references and handcrafted formulas. The brand favors complex, all-natural compositions that recreate antique perfume styles with unusual fidelity, using traditional materials for texture, depth and authenticity rather than modern synthetic shortcuts.
Cuir de Russie’s concept
Cuir de Russie revisits the classic Russian leather theme, drawing on the old image of tar-treated cavalry boots and the smoky, animalic impression they left on Parisian perfumery. Anna Zworykina frames the style as an early 20th-century chypre, using birch tar, castoreum and tobacco to recreate that dark, historical leather atmosphere in a natural formula.
Extra info
Part of Anna Zworykina’s leather collection, it is built to evoke Russian leather without using actual leather ingredients. The formula is 100% natural and handcrafted, and the perfume is known for its strong longevity and distinctly old-world character.
With natural perfumes colour may and WILL vary from batch to batch.
For example, the current batch of Cuir de Russie is not as dark in colour as the previous run because the tea extract in the new batch is decolorized. This does NOT affect the aroma/effect at all.
A classic vintage chypre by design and by make Anna's Cuir de Russie is smoky, animalic and true to the early 20th century recipe.
The story of this smoky leather perfume style starts with Russian Cossacks' cavalry entering Paris to make sure the French army definetly got back home. Parisians were very much impressed by the Siberian warriors, their uniforms trimmed with beaver fur, the smoky leather of their boots (treated with tar for waterproof effect) and had a bit of an olfactive cultural shock.
French being French, they noted the whole expereince in a perfume style called Cuir de Russie. Coco Chanel later brought this style back into the spotlight to reflect on her affair with a Russian grand duke Dmitri Pavlovich (Tsar Nicholas II’s cousin).
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Cuir de Russie story):
acacia farnesiana essential oil
lemon essential oil
bergamot essential oil
birch tar essential oil
yuzu essential oil
galbanum CO2 extract
orange blossom absolute
jasmin sambac absolute
rose de May absolute
ylang-ylang absolute
jasmin auriculatum absolute
tuberose absolute
clove absolute
castoreum tinctura
black tea absolute
cognac white essential oil
tabacco absolute
Vetiver essential oil
sandalwood CO2 extract
vanilla CO2 extract
artemisia absinthium essential oil
Vietnamese agarwood essential oil
oakmoss absolute
ambrette CO2 extract
patchouli essential oil
labdanum absolute
Vanuatu sandalwood essential oil
Please note: 15 ml and 10ml EdPs come with a spray and the 4.5 ml perfume comes in a tiny splash bottle.
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 quarters and deliberate presence: a coat collar, a wool scarf, a dim room where the air carries smoke, leather and dry wood. It feels best when worn as a textured, intimate aura rather than a bright public statement.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its smoky leather facets can unfold without becoming too dense. Apply sparingly, ideally to fabric or clothing as the house recommends, since the natural materials can project strongly and linger for hours; on skin, it wears closer and warmer, with a more animalic edge.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vintage leather perfumes, smoky chypres and old-school compositions with real depth. It suits those who enjoy tar, castoreum, oakmoss, tobacco and a dry, animalic character over smooth, modern polish.
Release year
2009
The nose
Anna Zworykina is a Russian biochemist turned independent perfumer whose work is defined by 100% natural compositions, antique-style structures and a strong interest in historical scent materials. Her fragrances often read like reconstructed olfactory scenes rather than modern minimalist formulas, with a particular gift for dense, tactile textures and unusual natural accords. For Cuir de Russie, that approach is especially fitting: the perfume leans into birch tar, castoreum and tobacco to evoke the raw, smoky side of Russian leather, while still keeping the structure elegant and classical rather than rough-edged for its own sake.
Anna Zworykina’s story
Anna Zworykina Perfumes is an independent natural perfume house built around olfactive artistry, historical references and handcrafted formulas. The brand favors complex, all-natural compositions that recreate antique perfume styles with unusual fidelity, using traditional materials for texture, depth and authenticity rather than modern synthetic shortcuts.
Cuir de Russie’s concept
Cuir de Russie revisits the classic Russian leather theme, drawing on the old image of tar-treated cavalry boots and the smoky, animalic impression they left on Parisian perfumery. Anna Zworykina frames the style as an early 20th-century chypre, using birch tar, castoreum and tobacco to recreate that dark, historical leather atmosphere in a natural formula.
Extra info
Part of Anna Zworykina’s leather collection, it is built to evoke Russian leather without using actual leather ingredients. The formula is 100% natural and handcrafted, and the perfume is known for its strong longevity and distinctly old-world character.