“Kitten” Scents Are About To Be Fall’s Cutest, Coziest Fragrance Trend
“Kitten” Scents Are About To Be Fall’s Cutest, Coziest Fragrance Trend
Even if you’re not a regular perfume wearer, there are some universally beloved scents that are just good: fresh laundry, fancy hotel lobbies, newborn babies, and one I discovered this past May: kittens. At the beginning of summer, I welcomed a new rescue fur baby into my heart and home: Lucy, my two-month-old grey tabby. Not only is she adorable, but I quickly realized I couldn’t stop nuzzling her fluffy coat. I couldn’t chalk it up entirely to serotonin and bonding hormones, either. She genuinely smelled incredible: soft, barely-there musk with a hint of sweet milk. And it turns out, I’m not the only one who can’t get enough. As luck would have it, kitten scents are shaping up to be the newest (and cutest) fragrance trend for fall.Ahead, seven purrfect picks to get in on the trend. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Lore Lil Softie Eau de Parfum When I first caught wind of kitten scents, this was the first bottle that came to mind. (It doesn’t hurt that the name is already giving “aww!”) With a unique blend of spicy pink pepper, malty cereal milk, citrusy bergamot, and comforting ambroxan, this smells to me like the milky, fruity sweetness left behind in a bowl of Fruity Pebbles — but somehow, more sophisticated. LORE Lil Softie Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraNest New York Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum For a spicier take on kitten scents (and believe me, I’ve met a spicy cat in my day!), there’s NEST New York’s new Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum. Alongside cozy cardamom, it has a whisper of heady jasmine, plus delicious coconut milk and vanilla cream. The result is a warmer, skin-like scent that brings all the cozy comfort of a warm kitten — with a little extra attitude. NEST New York Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraKayali BOUJEE KITTY CARAMEL MILK 22 | Eau de Parfum In the three months since I became a cat mom, my sweet kitten has quickly earned the nickname “Princess Lucy” thanks to her diva-like attitude and general air of nonchalance. I’m convinced Kayali’s Boujee Kitty was inspired by her, because it smells exactly like an expensive dessert: salted caramel milk and sweet coconut up top, cloud-like white chocolate in the heart, and a base of warm caramel santal and soft musk. In other words, it’s a fragrance fit for a very fancy feline. Kayali BOUJEE KITTY CARAMEL MILK 22 | Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraCommodity Milk Orchid Eau de Parfum This scent is the brainchild of fragrance influencer, perfumery student, and fellow cat mom Emma Byvelds (aka @Perfumerism), who teamed up with Commodity to create Milk Orchid. The result is a soft, skin-like gourmand with notes of jammy fig milk, soft vanilla orchid, and sweet magnolia that melt into warm cotton, coconut cream, and macadamia milk. Clean yet creamy, it’s the kind of scent that makes you want to keep catching little whiffs of yourself all day long. Commodity Milk Orchid Expressive Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraEllis Brooklyn VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum The through line of kitten scents is their ability to be sweet without veering sugary or dessert-like. Ellis Brooklyn’s Vanilla Rice opens with earthy toasted rice, warm vanilla, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a soft floral base of sakura blossom and jasmine nectar. It’s cozy and subtly sweet, with just enough skin-like warmth to make you want to bury your face in it — much like a certain fluffy feline. Ellis Brooklyn VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta BeautyMiu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum For the cat that adores napping in a sunny spot, Miu Miu’s Fleur de Lait evokes sun-soaked afternoons with succulent mango and apricot, tropical coconut milk, and fruity-floral osmanthus. It’s a bright, floral-forward interpretation of the kitten-scent trend — but still feels utterly sophisticated. Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraDedcool Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum DedCool has several milky fragrances in its lineup (Milk, Xtra Milk, and Mineral Milk, to name a few), and its latest addition, Mochi Milk, combines juicy peach nectar and airy marshmallow with sweetened rice milk for a fruity yet grounding take on the milky perfume trend. A base of cozy sandalwood, amber, and white musk adds depth while keeping the whole thing airy and soft. It’s basically the olfactory equivalent of a kitten’s fluffy coat — sweet, cuddly, and impossible not to nuzzle. DedCool Mochi Milk Fragrance, $, available at DedcoolLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Gap Just Brought Back Its '90s Fragrance LineBlurred Lip Liner, Hair Serum, & More August Faves10 Luxury Body Mists That Rival EDPs
Even if you’re not a regular perfume wearer, there are some universally beloved scents that are just good: fresh laundry, fancy hotel lobbies, newborn babies, and one I discovered this past May: kittens.
At the beginning of summer, I welcomed a new rescue fur baby into my heart and home: Lucy, my two-month-old grey tabby. Not only is she adorable, but I quickly realized I couldn’t stop nuzzling her fluffy coat. I couldn’t chalk it up entirely to serotonin and bonding hormones, either. She genuinely smelled incredible: soft, barely-there musk with a hint of sweet milk. And it turns out, I’m not the only one who can’t get enough. As luck would have it, kitten scents are shaping up to be the newest (and cutest) fragrance trend for fall.
Ahead, seven purrfect picks to get in on the trend.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.
Lore Lil Softie Eau de Parfum
When I first caught wind of kitten scents, this was the first bottle that came to mind. (It doesn’t hurt that the name is already giving “aww!”) With a unique blend of spicy pink pepper, malty cereal milk, citrusy bergamot, and comforting ambroxan, this smells to me like the milky, fruity sweetness left behind in a bowl of Fruity Pebbles — but somehow, more sophisticated.
LORE Lil Softie Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Nest New York Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum
For a spicier take on kitten scents (and believe me, I’ve met a spicy cat in my day!), there’s NEST New York’s new Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum. Alongside cozy cardamom, it has a whisper of heady jasmine, plus delicious coconut milk and vanilla cream. The result is a warmer, skin-like scent that brings all the cozy comfort of a warm kitten — with a little extra attitude.
NEST New York Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Kayali BOUJEE KITTY CARAMEL MILK 22 | Eau de Parfum
In the three months since I became a cat mom, my sweet kitten has quickly earned the nickname “Princess Lucy” thanks to her diva-like attitude and general air of nonchalance. I’m convinced Kayali’s Boujee Kitty was inspired by her, because it smells exactly like an expensive dessert: salted caramel milk and sweet coconut up top, cloud-like white chocolate in the heart, and a base of warm caramel santal and soft musk. In other words, it’s a fragrance fit for a very fancy feline.
Kayali BOUJEE KITTY CARAMEL MILK 22 | Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Commodity Milk Orchid Eau de Parfum
This scent is the brainchild of fragrance influencer, perfumery student, and fellow cat mom Emma Byvelds (aka @Perfumerism), who teamed up with Commodity to create Milk Orchid. The result is a soft, skin-like gourmand with notes of jammy fig milk, soft vanilla orchid, and sweet magnolia that melt into warm cotton, coconut cream, and macadamia milk. Clean yet creamy, it’s the kind of scent that makes you want to keep catching little whiffs of yourself all day long.
Commodity Milk Orchid Expressive Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Ellis Brooklyn VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum
The through line of kitten scents is their ability to be sweet without veering sugary or dessert-like. Ellis Brooklyn’s Vanilla Rice opens with earthy toasted rice, warm vanilla, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a soft floral base of sakura blossom and jasmine nectar. It’s cozy and subtly sweet, with just enough skin-like warmth to make you want to bury your face in it — much like a certain fluffy feline.
Ellis Brooklyn VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum
For the cat that adores napping in a sunny spot, Miu Miu’s Fleur de Lait evokes sun-soaked afternoons with succulent mango and apricot, tropical coconut milk, and fruity-floral osmanthus. It’s a bright, floral-forward interpretation of the kitten-scent trend — but still feels utterly sophisticated.
Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Dedcool Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum
DedCool has several milky fragrances in its lineup (Milk, Xtra Milk, and Mineral Milk, to name a few), and its latest addition, Mochi Milk, combines juicy peach nectar and airy marshmallow with sweetened rice milk for a fruity yet grounding take on the milky perfume trend. A base of cozy sandalwood, amber, and white musk adds depth while keeping the whole thing airy and soft. It’s basically the olfactory equivalent of a kitten’s fluffy coat — sweet, cuddly, and impossible not to nuzzle.
DedCool Mochi Milk Fragrance, $, available at Dedcool
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