Tobacco Tuberose

Intoxicating ardent tuberose
Floral
Leather
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesabsintheangelica rootcentifolia rosefrankincenselabdanumorris (iris root)oudrose de maisandalwoodtobaccotuberosetuberose absoluteviolet leaf absolutewormwood
Style for her for him unisex
Tobacco Tuberose - Anna Zworykina - Bloom Perfumery

Tobacco Tuberose - a leather floral vintage experiment. Green bitterness, milky-white flowers in a half-light of a library, soft clouds of tobacco smoke, cozy leather chairs, silence and comfort.

It is tobacco which surely leads in this duet. Warm and rich, the fragrance opens with bitter, slightly metallic green notes of violet leaves, they unfurl into dim old library cabinet. The cabinet is full of curling aromatic flows of pipe tobacco smoke.  Then leather appears, warm and tactile, and then a sudden gust of wind brings a heady, almost narcotic smell from a tall elegant bouquet of tuberoses.  Try it on, find out who will lead for you – white flowers or tobacco-leather.

Anna advises to choose chilly dull weather to experience this fragrance – it warms and comforts in a most subtle and pleasant way.

Starring

(these fragrant materials reanacted the Tobacco tuberose story):

Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Frankincense e.o.
Tuberose abs
Lavender abs
Rose de may absolute
Rosa gallica e.o.
Agarwood e.o.
Sandalwood e.o.
Orris CO2 extract
Castoreum tinctura
Acacia farnesiana e.o.
Tabacco abs
Jasmine sambac abs
Cistus e.o.
Ambrette CO2 extract
Angelica root absolute


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.

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Vibe check

A quiet afternoon absorbed in a book, with grey light at the window and little need for conversation. Tobacco and leather give the fragrance a settled, inward-looking presence; tuberose brings an unexpectedly lush pulse to that restraint. Its register is intimate and contemplative rather than sociable or sparkling.

How to wear

Choose chilly, overcast weather, as Zworykina recommends, to appreciate the warming tobacco-leather character. Apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf rather than spraying a cloud around yourself, and check fabric compatibility first. The brand advises fabric application; anyone considering skin use should review the ingredients and patch-test, particularly if prone to allergies.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to vintage floral compositions, bitter green openings and tobacco with a tactile leather character. It suits a taste for complex natural perfumery and white flowers held in a darker, woody frame rather than presented as bright, sweet bouquets.

Release year

2008

The nose

Anna Zworykina is an independent perfumer and olfactory artist with a PhD and a background in biochemistry. Working with natural essences, absolutes, resins and tinctures, she approaches perfume as a layered sensory composition rather than a conventional accessory. Tobacco Tuberose reflects that approach through its shifting contrast between bitter greenness, tobacco, leather and voluptuous white flowers.

Anna Zworykina’s story

Anna Zworykina creates handcrafted olfactory landscapes from natural botanical and occasionally animal-derived materials, without synthetic fragrance compounds or fixatives. Her house favours complex textures, vintage sensibilities and personal exploration, inviting attentive, unhurried appreciation rather than immediate, universal appeal.

Tobacco Tuberose’s concept

The fragrance imagines a dim library where curling pipe smoke and warm leather armchairs meet a tall bouquet of tuberoses. Bitter, slightly metallic greenness introduces the scene before tobacco and leather take hold; the flowers arrive as a heady interruption. Tobacco is intended to lead, but the composition leaves room for the floral side to become the dominant impression.

Extra info

Tobacco Tuberose belongs to the house’s Leather collection. The official product page reproduces a four-star review from Perfumes: The Guide 2018, signed by Tania Sanchez and headed “inky machinery.” Its published ingredients form a flat list rather than a conventional top, heart and base pyramid.

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Notesabsintheangelica rootcentifolia rosefrankincenselabdanumorris (iris root)oudrose de maisandalwoodtobaccotuberosetuberose absoluteviolet leaf absolutewormwood
Style for her for him unisex

Tobacco Tuberose - a leather floral vintage experiment. Green bitterness, milky-white flowers in a half-light of a library, soft clouds of tobacco smoke, cozy leather chairs, silence and comfort.

It is tobacco which surely leads in this duet. Warm and rich, the fragrance opens with bitter, slightly metallic green notes of violet leaves, they unfurl into dim old library cabinet. The cabinet is full of curling aromatic flows of pipe tobacco smoke.  Then leather appears, warm and tactile, and then a sudden gust of wind brings a heady, almost narcotic smell from a tall elegant bouquet of tuberoses.  Try it on, find out who will lead for you – white flowers or tobacco-leather.

Anna advises to choose chilly dull weather to experience this fragrance – it warms and comforts in a most subtle and pleasant way.

Starring

(these fragrant materials reanacted the Tobacco tuberose story):

Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Frankincense e.o.
Tuberose abs
Lavender abs
Rose de may absolute
Rosa gallica e.o.
Agarwood e.o.
Sandalwood e.o.
Orris CO2 extract
Castoreum tinctura
Acacia farnesiana e.o.
Tabacco abs
Jasmine sambac abs
Cistus e.o.
Ambrette CO2 extract
Angelica root absolute


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.

Close

All about this fragrance

Vibe check

A quiet afternoon absorbed in a book, with grey light at the window and little need for conversation. Tobacco and leather give the fragrance a settled, inward-looking presence; tuberose brings an unexpectedly lush pulse to that restraint. Its register is intimate and contemplative rather than sociable or sparkling.

How to wear

Choose chilly, overcast weather, as Zworykina recommends, to appreciate the warming tobacco-leather character. Apply sparingly to a sleeve or scarf rather than spraying a cloud around yourself, and check fabric compatibility first. The brand advises fabric application; anyone considering skin use should review the ingredients and patch-test, particularly if prone to allergies.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to vintage floral compositions, bitter green openings and tobacco with a tactile leather character. It suits a taste for complex natural perfumery and white flowers held in a darker, woody frame rather than presented as bright, sweet bouquets.

Release year

2008

The nose

Anna Zworykina is an independent perfumer and olfactory artist with a PhD and a background in biochemistry. Working with natural essences, absolutes, resins and tinctures, she approaches perfume as a layered sensory composition rather than a conventional accessory. Tobacco Tuberose reflects that approach through its shifting contrast between bitter greenness, tobacco, leather and voluptuous white flowers.

Anna Zworykina’s story

Anna Zworykina creates handcrafted olfactory landscapes from natural botanical and occasionally animal-derived materials, without synthetic fragrance compounds or fixatives. Her house favours complex textures, vintage sensibilities and personal exploration, inviting attentive, unhurried appreciation rather than immediate, universal appeal.

Tobacco Tuberose’s concept

The fragrance imagines a dim library where curling pipe smoke and warm leather armchairs meet a tall bouquet of tuberoses. Bitter, slightly metallic greenness introduces the scene before tobacco and leather take hold; the flowers arrive as a heady interruption. Tobacco is intended to lead, but the composition leaves room for the floral side to become the dominant impression.

Extra info

Tobacco Tuberose belongs to the house’s Leather collection. The official product page reproduces a four-star review from Perfumes: The Guide 2018, signed by Tania Sanchez and headed “inky machinery.” Its published ingredients form a flat list rather than a conventional top, heart and base pyramid.

All about this fragrance

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