is™

is™ is a unisex 30ml Eau de Parfum from Neandertal, launched in 2025 as one half of a pair with was™. The brand says the pair explores human and artificial intelligence, but does not say which scent belongs to which creator, so no perfumer is credited here. The opening is nutmeg, myrtle, galbanum and bergamot. Fig, a metallic note, violet and dark chocolate carry the heart, and the base is suede, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, Peru balsam and vanilla. It is a strange combination on purpose, green and cold at first and then dark and slightly sweet. Wearers repeatedly describe an unusual metallic and earthy mix. Some notice the violet, the chocolate, the suede or a green opening. Others find the result synthetic, difficult or unpleasant. The positive accounts call it interesting and wearable, and at least one reviewer describes very weak wear. The reports do not agree on how strong it is, or even on which notes dominate. Because the reactions divide so sharply, it is hard to say how long it lasts or how far it carries. is™ is for wearers who want a challenging, experimental green rather than an easy crowd-pleaser, and a sample should come before a bottle.