Neandertal Dark EDP 30ml
Made by Neandertal (London, UK)
The darker, more shadowed version of Neandertal. A scent of movement that challenges perfumery conventions. The top note structure of Neandertal dark comprises leafy, aromatic and textural sensations, symbolic of nature; trees, plants, flowers and citrus fruits. Initially, pepper berries and incense clash against this delicate foliage accord, pushing, pulling and in time combining to create a transgressive and original iodine profile as Neandertal dark evolves.
Sandalwood and cedar provide a durable foundation for Neandertal dark. The inclusion of oud and leather adds unusual animalic depth and resinous shadow. Earthy rhizome materials reintroduce the familiar green facets in a darker manner. An accord comprising vetiver, patchouli and musk is offset against amber bringing both vibrancy and richness to Neandertal dark.
Top Notes
Foliage, Ginger, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Pine
Heart Notes
Incense, Geranium, Caraway and Seaweed
Base Notes
Vetiver, Patchouli, Oud, Amber, Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Labdanum Absolute
Euan McCall stands as a pioneering figure in contemporary perfumery, having single-handedly established Scotland as a notable presence in the global fragrance industry. His journey began in childhood, surrounded by the horticultural business of his grandparents and inspired by his grandmother's love for perfume. A formative trip to Grasse at age eight solidified his ambition to pursue perfumery, though finding a clear career path in Scotland proved challenging.
McCall's self-directed approach to learning perfumery involved working with as many perfumers as possible, including informal training with a Highland-based perfumer and early mentorship from Dr. George Dodd, an Irish perfumer and biochemist. In 2009, he founded Jorum Laboratories, offering freelance formulation and consulting services to international clients. After a decade of experience working with brands like Neandertal and Senyokô, McCall co-founded Jorum Studio in 2019 with partner Chloe Mullen.His creative philosophy centers on creating new olfactory landscapes using noble materials in innovative ways. McCall describes his fragrances as "dreams brought to life through the combination of aromatic materials," emphasizing his desire to move people and bring intangible joy. His approach is deliberately unhurried and analytical, involving extensive research, moodboarding, and a lengthy creative process that allows concepts to develop naturally.
Neandertal is a conceptual perfume that transcends time and space. The two unisex fragrances are the speculative embodiment of the now extinct human; Neandertal. Beings that live on within our DNA. Neandertal dark and Neandertal light offer a sophisticated and complex mixture of scents with materials natural to their environments. The perfume contains fresher tones blended with innovative aromatic materials, distillates and natural isolates compounding into a mixture of olfactory palettes wearable by today’s modern humans.
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