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A collision of craft and code birthed this creation: an aromatic paradox where warmth and innovation intertwine.

Artificial intelligence shaped its essence, blending dense wood and embered spice with a quiet pulse of iris, soft as language rediscovered. Clove and amber thread through futuristic clarity, sharpened by green flashes of geranium and mate. What lingers feels both human and beyond—an intimate dialogue between memory and algorithm, where emotion and design briefly align.

Top: Yerba Mate, Bergamot, Cardamom, Nutmeg
Heart: Geranium, Clove, Cistus, Diviniris
Base: Vanilla, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Styrax, Amber, 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.

• Isaac Sinclair
• Fanny Grau
• Nikolaj Koralevich