Light

A landscape unfolds in pale tones—dry woods, soft greens, and quiet minerals, stretching toward an unseen horizon.

The air feels weightless, anchored only by a steady pulse of hinoki and the subtle gravity of orris, giving form to something that might otherwise drift away. Time seems suspended: light moves slowly across smooth stone, catching on textures of leather and sea-salt amber. There is warmth, yet no heat—simply the calm of presence, the clarity of seeing the world as it is in this single, unmoving moment. What remains is space, expansion, and the magnetic stillness between body and air.

Notes: Hinoki, Coriander, Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Orris, Metallic Accord, Ambergris, Patchouli, Leather, Cedar, Musk

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.

• Chris Maurice