Was - Neandertal

Neandertal created a compelling and unique fragrance duo called  is™ and was™ to complement their conceptual line — one that poses fundamental questions, with a particular focus on the future of our species and our evolving relationship with synthetic life.

Neandertal is™ and was™ were created from the same brief—one crafted by master perfumers, the other generated by cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

Neandertal was™ is the richer, deeper scent and develops on the skin with complexity: it opens with warm, woody and spicy notes, then unfolds into an unexpected softness of iris. This intricacy is driven by a novel molecule, Diviniris, a new creation in perfumery that uniquely juxtaposes the familiar textures of iris and wood. The scent settles into a smooth blend of amber and clove, lifted by the bitter freshness of geranium and yerba mate.