Us

In the hush between memory and discovery, something familiar stirs.

Sun-warmed greens, peppered leaves, and wild fruit mark the beginning—aromas once gathered by ancient hands. Later, the air deepens: smoke from burning wood, resinous trails of oud and musk, the calm weight of earth after rain. It feels both new and remembered, as though modern life pauses long enough to trace its lineage back through ritual and soil. This is humanity reflected in nature’s mirror—alive, rooted, evolving—as past and present recognize each other in silence.

Top: Bergamot, Orange, Elemi, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper & Eucalyptus
Heart: Rose, Cardamom, Frankincense & Geranium
Base: Vetiver, Hyraceum, Labdanum, Myrrh, Cypriol, Cade, Oud, Tree Moss Absolute, Sandalwood Oil & 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.

• Euan McCall