{"title":"Neandertal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNeandertal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do we come from? Where are we going? Neandertal approaches perfume from the perspective of human origins. The emergence of humanity, the past, and the future are not explained through words, but translated into scent – enclosed within archaic, artifact-like flacons.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfume by Neandertal: Fragrance as Human DNA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeandertal is not a traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/pages\/marken\"\u003eperfume brand\u003c\/a\u003e – and that is exactly how it was conceived. Behind the project is Japanese artist Kentaro Yamada, who decided in London in 2015 to stop viewing fragrance as an accessory and instead treat it as a medium. His inspiration: Neanderthals. He became fascinated by the idea that traces of our extinct relatives still live on within our DNA – a connection to the past far deeper than we often realize. And it led him to ask an enormous question: what actually makes us human? Instead of answering with words, he chose scent – leaving the interpretation entirely up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeandertal deliberately focuses on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/eau-de-parfum\"\u003eEau de Parfum\u003c\/a\u003e: dense, present, and spacious enough for complex structures to unfold. Developed together with perfumers such as Chris Maurice and Euan McCall, the fragrances combine natural and synthetic materials in unexpected ways. Rather than leaning into floral familiarity, the compositions revolve around metallic, mineral, and skin-like accords. The result: fragrances that feel radically different from the mainstream – unusual, challenging, and all the more intriguing because of it. These are scents that do not reveal themselves immediately, but evolve layer by layer over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeandertal Perfumes: Flacons Like Artifacts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are the flacons – perhaps the purest expression of the entire Neandertal concept. Their shapes resemble prehistoric hand axes: intentionally raw, imperfect, almost primitive in appearance. Not by accident. The designs are based on real hand-carved stone tools discovered in Norfolk, England – objects that have existed for over a million years and belong to humanity’s earliest inventions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Neandertal, these forms are reinterpreted in ceramic, produced through a casting process and fired at temperatures above 1400 degrees Celsius. Every 90ml stone bottle is individually numbered and fitted with an NFC chip that digitally traces its origin. One quick scan, and you are holding not just a fragrance, but a piece of conceptual history. Glass versions are created through 3D scanning and advanced printing technology – where the past quite literally meets the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the labeling reveals that Neandertal sees its creations as more than products: they are statements. The fragrance names are intentionally generic – and precisely for that reason trademarked, turning them into conceptual spaces of their own. Kentaro Yamada often works with fragrance pairs or conceptual duos: philosophical opposites designed in dialogue with one another, though not necessarily meant to be worn together. If you want, Neandertal fragrances are ideal for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/blogs\/blog\/parfum-layering-erschaffe-deinen-personlichen-duft\"\u003elayering\u003c\/a\u003e – but the core focus always remains the idea itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-light-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eLight™\u003c\/a\u003e vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-dark-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eDark™\u003c\/a\u003e: The impermanence of the world around us – the rise and fall of species, cultures, and civilizations. Bright and airy through hinoki, orris, and amber versus dark and animalic with notes of fallen leaves, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/weihrauch-dufte\"\u003eincense\u003c\/a\u003e, and vetiver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-us-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eUs™\u003c\/a\u003e vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-them-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eThem™\u003c\/a\u003e: Identity and belonging. “Us” unfolds through deep notes of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/sandelholz-parfum\"\u003esandalwood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/oud-parfum\"\u003eoud\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/moschus-parfum\"\u003emusk\u003c\/a\u003e, while “Them” is translated through grapefruit, lavender, and neroli.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-is-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eIs™\u003c\/a\u003e vs. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-was-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eWas™\u003c\/a\u003e: Humanity and digital existence. Is™ explores nutmeg, myrtle, and galbanum, while Was™ leans into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/collections\/amber-parfum\"\u003eamber\u003c\/a\u003e and clove. Final challenge: one of the two fragrances was created by a human, the other by AI – without revealing which is which. Any guesses?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"neandertal-dark-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"dark – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark™ is a fragrance that transcends the conventions of perfumery and, with its unique composition, evokes a shadowy version of the Neanderthal. The top note consists of leafy, aromatic, and textural sensations that represent nature, including trees, plants, flowers, and citrus fruits. Pepper berries and incense initially collide with these delicate notes, creating a transgressive iodine profile as the fragrance develops. Sandalwood and cedarwood form a robust base, while oud and leather add animalistic depth and resinous shadows. Earthy rhizome pieces introduce darker green facets, and an accord of vetiver, patchouli, and musk, balanced with amber, gives the fragrance vibrancy and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140879589657,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NDG30","price":134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Dark-30ml-01_434ee1d4-5443-47a2-8345-363bee9e495c.jpg?v=1720133829"},{"product_id":"neandertal-light-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"light – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight™ stands in stark contrast to Dark, a journey that explores concepts of olfactory dissonance. The radiant and expansive Light focuses on the present and thus possesses a linear and harmonious structure. Hinoki oil is enhanced with muted green notes, creating a horizontal landscape, an olfactory still life representation of nature.\u003cbr\u003eOrris gives the light a certain firmness and shape. This creates a cohesive structure that captures the time and space around us. Leather and amber impart a natural beauty and familiarity to the Neanderthal, radiating both strength and allure.\u003cbr\u003eThis fragrance in a handcrafted bottle is a modern portrait of the mystery of the Neanderthals, capturing a moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140887486745,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NLG30","price":134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Light-30ml-01_6d5c093e-7cf7-43e2-a83d-424a36e24200.jpg?v=1720133876"},{"product_id":"neandertal-us-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"us – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUs™ explores the history of humanity through universal scent profiles that work across cultures and invite self-reflection on our identity and the cultural patterns we have developed over time. This fragrance in a handcrafted bottle is a tribute to our collective journey to modern humanity, blending familiar yet contemporary elements. It contains spices, green plants, and fruits that have traditionally been gathered in nature for ceremonies, remedies, culinary purposes, and perfume making. Profound, smoky tones like vetiver, sandalwood, oud, and musk convey a sense of deeply rooted familiarity and security, while a citrusy and green wood profile energizes the formula with vitality and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140898627865,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NUG30","price":134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Us-30ml-01_a5113d97-dfac-460a-b1b5-d15fd25b0270.jpg?v=1720133925"},{"product_id":"neandertal-them-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"Them – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThem™ is the echo of a message from a time we have not yet experienced. It is the portrait of an optimistic future full of technological advancements that point towards an improved human life and the progress of future generations.\u003cbr\u003eUnconventional molecular materials, transparent woods, and fresh, floral top notes seamlessly blend with natural essences of amber and seaweed to create a clean and captivating fragrance in a handcrafted bottle that inspires our optimistic imagination in this time of uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140904722713,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NTG30","price":134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Them-30ml-01_520e77b1-2262-464c-bbb5-44ed29556722.jpg?v=1720133969"},{"product_id":"neandertal-sample-set-eau-de-parfum","title":"Sample Set – Eau de Parfum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe set invites you on a journey through time and space into the world of Neandertal. It contains four moments in time, each frozen in a vial – from the beginnings of our existence to a time we have yet to experience.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you gift this set to perfume lovers or treat yourself to a journey of discovery through the scents – this set is a unique and special experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elight (2ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Neandertal light™ stands in stark contrast to Dark, a journey that explores concepts of olfactory dissonance. The radiant and expansive Light focuses on the present and therefore has a linear and harmonious structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edark (2ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e Neandertal dark™ is the darker, shadowy version of Neandertal. 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A memory of what’s still to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eis™ stands as the counterpart to was™.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewas (2ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Neandertal was™ is an olfactory journey into the past. Like an ancient fragment, barely legible, it tells the story of what once was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewas™ stands as the counterpart to is™.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140914061593,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NSS4","price":41.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Sample-Set-01_bb4323aa-b2f8-4c55-aa78-7e759f98bbdd.jpg?v=1720134017"},{"product_id":"neandertal-is-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"is – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eis™ is an olfactory journey into the future. A metropolis in white, with metallic edges and perfect symmetry – almost flawless. The fragrance evokes the inside of a synthetic fruit that does not yet exist and is impossible to describe. Sweet stone fruit flesh and gourmand cocoa notes are wrapped in clean, almost chalky facets, framed by a metallic sheen. At once alien and familiar – like a memory that drifts between dream and reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTogether with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodproberg.com\/en\/products\/neandertal-was-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003ewas™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is™ forms a perfume duo that expands Neandertal’s conceptual line. This duo engages with fundamental questions about humanity: where we are headed as a species in a world that appears increasingly synthetic. One of the two fragrances was created by humans, the other by artificial intelligence. The deliberate choice was made not to reveal which is which – an invitation to approach the theme without bias and to enter into dialogue with oneself and others.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neandertal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55821078692217,"sku":"NEANDERTAL-NIG30","price":134.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/6219\/1129\/files\/Neandertal-Is-30ml-01.jpg?v=1758111810"},{"product_id":"neandertal-was-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"was – Eau de Parfum – 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ewas™ is an olfactory journey into the past – like an ancient fragment, barely legible with time. The scent opens with warm, woody and spicy notes before unfolding into an unexpected softness of iris. This layered composition is carried by Diviniris, a novel molecule that contrasts the familiar textures of iris and wood in an unusual way. 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