It began with books.

The story of NKDAPE began with a six-year-old in a quiet room, surrounded by books. Not for the written words inside, but for the stories told by the scents of the books themselves.

New books gave off a dry, inky brightness, like crisp freshly folded linen. Antique books carried a different kind of magic: musty and woody, with hints of dust, time, and sun-warmed paper. These weren’t just objects. They were scented memories waiting to be unwrapped.

That early curiosity became a lifelong pursuit. A fascination with how scent can stir something unspoken. How it lingers on skin like an unfinished sentence. How it can tell a story without ever saying a word.

Why NKDAPE?

The name NKDAPE is a play on “naked ape”, a term once used to describe us in our most stripped-back, human form. It’s a reminder that perfume isn’t just about luxury. It’s about connection. It’s about the instinctual relationship between fragrance and bare skin.

Each scent interacts differently with every person. Notes shift. Impressions deepen. What begins as shared becomes unique. NKDAPE honors that moment when something invisible becomes completely yours.

Eco Luxury

At NKDAPE, sustainability is not a statement; it’s a design decision.

Each fragrance is available as a refillable glass spray bottle, and as a separate refill pouch, complete with a miniature funnel for easy decanting. This modular approach encourages thoughtful consumption – buy only what you need, and refill what you love.

Refillable perfumery is part of a growing shift in modern fragrance. From environmental impact to long-term value, it offers a way to enjoy luxury while minimizing waste. No excess packaging. No unnecessary plastic. Just scent, skin, and a little ritual.

Because elegance should never be disposable.