Kitten Fur

Like many other perfume-addicted cat lovers, I knew I was going to have to try this fragrance eventually, despite all the reviews stating that it smells nothing like real kittens. I completely agree with those reviews and don't expect any man-made perfume will ever truly capture a real cat's scent. But with that said, I'm always ready to discover new cat-inspired fragrances anyway, since that's how I developed a wider interest in perfume, and it sounded like a safe blind buy for vanilla musk fans like me. There's a slightly synthetic feel to it that's most noticeable when first sprayed, but I don't find it to be too much. This is a lovely, sweet, powdery musk infused with subtle vanilla- soft, sensual, comforting & cozy smelling. I'm quite glad I tried it. I agree with people who have compared it to Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist. It smells a lot like that to me too (at least, like the base notes of Cashmere Mist)- and for a literal fraction of the price. It's gorgeous on its own but also layers beautifully with my signature. This is the first Demeter fragrance I've ever tried, though I've been curious about their scents for years and will be exploring them more now! Their longevity seems often criticized, but to me, Kitten Fur's seems decent enough, especially on clothing, where it really clings! I'm finding it stands up to the longevity of some fragrances I've tested that are priced 10 times higher. This is a new love!

This scent is so intriguing because it's quite non-descript while still evocative of so many things. This nostalgic perfume is aptly named Kitten Fur, which perfectly describes it, yet it hearkens back to so much more. It's somewhat sweet like vanilla, light and powdery like baby powder, soft and musky. It smells like soapless soap, freshly shampooed fur, and a newborn baby—all at the same time. The scent is so vague but so specific at the time. Pretty genius if you ask me. Disclaimer: I got the oil roll-on, not the spray, so my experience may be a little different. But, with this scent and the other Demeter roll-ons I got, I noticed a similar residual smell among them. It's a kind of stale smell that I can only imagine is coming from the carrier oil since it smelled the same in multiple, vastly different scents. It wasn't super strong, like I could only get a whiff of it when smelling my wrists up close, but it was definitely there.

No doubt this is one of Demeter's best offerings. At first it smells gourmand to me; caramel and vanilla. But then it changes into something more unique. A rubber note emerges that reminds me of Bvlgari Black. It is completely unexpected but wholeheartedly welcomed. There is an intriguing dust note that rises to the surface after about five minutes. Underneath I smell that indescribable note that all Demeter Perfumes seem to have. It provides a crisp and clean dimension to this interesting fragrance. A person who likes cats, leather and caramel cake will like this. These aspects combine in a playful and mature way that would otherwise seem contradictory. If it were a person it would conjure joy and polite gossip. As much as I never thought I'd say it, I think this may be better than Bvlgari Black. On my skin it has a very similar rubber note, but it’s stronger.

It smells nothing like a cat, but it DOES smell nice and has a better skin scent than the "clean skin" skin scent they have. Essentially lovely and comforting. First time i had this i wore it to bed repeatedly and abused it until i ended up breaking the bottle. And then bought 3 extra backups which I'm currently using (frequently because i needed to calm down). I liked the concept of it all being comfy, skinny (skin like), musky, soft spicey, slightly fresh floral, slightly sweet and powdery all in a good balance. Somehow it comes off masculine leaning scent which i thought was crazyyy (it's crazy rare to find masculine skin scent out there, so this is basically ultra-rare). It has a short lifetime on skin but i still love it. It will be one of my best skin scent perfume until i find a proper replacement for the time being.

It’s said that cat lovers like the way their cats smell because their brains have been invaded by toxoplasmosis. Well, I’m one of them. I love picking up my cat and cuddling her, and even smelling the top of her head, as one does a baby. Cats have a smell - not ammonia or kitty litter or fish treats, but a baby-like smell with an animal muskiness. Now, does this smell exactly like my cat? Not quite. Does this feel like picking her up, pressing her soft fur against my face, and feeling her purring? Yes. Kitten Fur smells like baby powder, until you smell baby powder right next it. It has an almondy sweetness and a bit of that animalic muskiness. It’s cute without feeling juvenile. Smells great in the sunshine, and not too cloying in close quarters.