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Born from a dialogue between human instinct and artificial imagination, this creation explores what it means to feel something both real and invented.

It moves like light through a prism—first crystalline and tender, touched by the sugary flesh of a fruit that exists only in theory. Beneath, warmth hums in tones of cacao and skin, smoothed by a powdery mineral surface that feels both clean and otherworldly. Metallic brightness flickers at its edges, as if intelligence itself were breathing through it. It becomes a meditation on evolution—on how humanity and technology, warmth and code, can dream together of new senses yet to come.

Top: Nutmeg, Myrtle, Galbanum, Bergamot
Heart: Fig, Metallic notes & Violet, Dark chocolate
Base: Suede, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Peru balsam, Vanilla

Neandertal is a conceptual fragrance brand founded by Japanese artist Kentaro Yamada, who is based in London. The brand creates experimental scent compositions that challenge traditional perfumery norms while inviting reflection on humanity’s origins and future.

Inspired by both the echoes of our prehistoric past and the mysteries of human existence, Neandertal fragrances are designed as artistic expressions with highly original structures.

Notably, each bottle is handmade by Yamada himself, underscoring the brand’s commitment to creative craftsmanship.

• Issac Sinclair
• Fanny Grau
• Nicolaj Koralewicz