Meow by Katy Perry
Women 2011
Description
Meow by Katy Perry is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Givaudan. The top notes are pear, tangerine orange, gardenia, and jasmine; the heart notes include honeysuckle, bitter orange blossom, and lily of the valley; while the base notes consist of vanilla, amber, musk, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
Pear
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Heart
honeysuckle
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Base
vanilla
Community
4,260 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 5.3%
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In the collection
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Season
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Fragrance profile
About Meow
Meow by Katy Perry is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Givaudan. The top notes are pear, tangerine orange, gardenia, and jasmine; the heart notes include honeysuckle, bitter orange blossom, and lily of the valley; while the base notes consist of vanilla, amber, musk, and sandalwood.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
1,834 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
1,951 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
894 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
883 votes
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Community reviews
40 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Smells like pear or orange, but it actually smells like strawberry shortcake with cream—nothing like what I expected.
Very nice, but a bit childish. I used the whole bottle and I think it’s more for starting a collection as a teenager or young girl—not because it’s sweet, but because of the scent profile, like Avon perfumes or supermarket body mists. It’s comfortable, but it’s the definition of a commercial fragrance.
I’ve wanted this for ages, just because of the reviews, haha. When I first tried it, I thought it wasn’t what I expected and didn’t like it much, but over the days I started to smell it differently: vanilla-sweet and soft, perfect for everyday wear. The downside is it doesn’t last long at all, maybe two hours; it lasts longer on clothes. You have to reapply frequently.
The first thing I notice is the sweetness of the vanilla and the fruity notes. It’s a fragrance for morning or afternoon, unlike ‘Purr,’ which would be better for evening or night.
I’ve owned several bottles of this fragrance. Look, it’s a celebrity brand, but they usually have the best longevity. It’s sweet, fruity, and musky, maybe a bit youthful, but it suits all ages. On my skin, I can definitely detect the pear, vanilla, and musk. Its scent isn’t common; it’s sweet but not overwhelming. As I mentioned, it’s one of the best perfumes out there because its longevity is incredible. I’ve received many compliments from both men and women. Without a doubt, the best celebrity perfume.
Smells very good and sweet. However, it feels synthetic and lasts very little on my skin. Very youthful. 7/10.
It’s sweet but not cloying. Perfect for any occasion, a 10/10.
I love it with my life. Youthful, floral, sweet; it makes me feel clean. I don’t find it cloying. I wanted it for the bottle, but the scent fell in love with me. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last long and the sillage is small.
Smells like custard with some white flowers in the background and juicy touches of pear and orange to balance it out; it’s a tender and delicate scent. Perfect for starting out in the world of perfumes.
My most recent acquisition. I saw this perfume was selling well a few years ago, and now I understand why. It’s a sweet scent like candies, nothing intrusive to the nose, very soft, tender, delicate. The downside is it doesn’t last even an hour on me and the sillage is right up against the skin. I wish it had better performance.
Absolute top tier. A tempting dessert scent that never disappoints and is priced for everyone. Perfect for young people, but if you’re older and want to treat yourself, go ahead—I do. 10/10.
Super versatile aroma, works for both cold and warm weather. Though it’s vanilla and floral, it’s very subtle and personal; at first, it smells like lots of pear, but as it dries down, it becomes a super fresh, feminine vanilla. Lasts all day on clothes.
The opening smells like sweet orange; I don’t notice the vanilla like I used to until it fades away. Once it settles, it smells like rose soap 🙁
A great choice on windy or cold days with just a few sprays. Let it oxidize to tame the sweetness. Be careful with the amount—it’s better for open spaces, winter, or nights. In the store, I thought my girlfriend would wear it, but at home, it feels too cloying, so I prefer Purr. Maybe it improves with better weather.
I love it. Reminds me of Yara for its creaminess but is bolder and more floral. It’s exquisite.
Very similar to Sweet Like Candy, and both lack longevity, but Meow is much more affordable.
Sweeter than Purr; I like the vanilla, but it’s not my favorite. The bottle looks nicer and stands out. Excellent price and ideal for kids or young people for daily wear. I’d buy it again until it runs out.
Like Lataffa Yara, poor longevity.
I love it; I’ve been wearing it since I was 20. For me, it’s a gourmand. The vanilla and fruit notes remind me of marshmallows, and the boldness tastes like burnt sugar. At 34, I own two bottles; it’s always in my collection. I adore the packaging and believe it has many facets—it suits any age because its base is elegant, while the opening is youthful but not childish. To wrap up, it’s one of the few that hasn’t been poorly reformulated, and for the price, it’s an absolute beast.
Delicious, soft, calm, and interesting scent. I wear it at the office; it’s noticeable only when people get close, and I always get compliments. It doesn’t last long, and its trail is weak.
Interestingly, Purr is exactly what I expected: sweet and fresh. As it dries down, it sometimes smells like cotton candy, but the opening is very fresh, almost aquatic. I can’t quite define the top notes, but it’s juicy and refreshing, a bit like a cleaning product, while the dry down vibrates with caramel or juicy fruit and sugar. It’s not citrusy or heavy, so it works for any occasion, although the longevity is intimate, about 3 to 4 hours. I love the bottle and use it at the office when I don’t know what to wear. Cute, innocent, and a great price.
Very tasty. Whenever I used it in my teens, people would say it smelled like a cupcake, haha. The downside is that it’s almost imperceptible and doesn’t last on the skin; it’s like a body splash. But for girls or teenagers, it’s perfect 🙂
It’s a soft perfume, ideal for girls. The trail is minimal, but the bottle is beautiful. It smells sweet, vanilla, fruity, and floral, very pleasant and delicate.
I had high expectations, but on me it doesn’t last almost at all; it’s a weak trail, splash-type. It smells sweet and floral; if it smells vanilla, it’s very subtle, and the gardenia is barely noticeable. I don’t perceive the pear as such; I feel it more floral than fruity. It’s a moderate price, I recommend it if you’re looking for something economical, but it has a lot of alcohol, so keep that in mind if you have sensitive skin.
It’s a delicious perfume, sweet and youthful. At the start, I notice the pear, and as it dries down, the vanilla with a marshmallow aroma. At first, it didn’t last long, but over time its projection and longevity have improved. I love the bottle.
A perfume I had at 15 and loved for being very sweet and vanilla. I adored the bottle. It was a gift and I wore it alongside my beloved Britney Spears Fantasy. Its big flaw was the zero longevity; the first half-hour was unbearable due to the sweetness, then it would fade away. That sweet pear brings me back to memories now that I use Thank U, Next. I recommend it for young girls or anyone who likes gourmand or sweet vanilla perfumes; a perfect blind buy.
At first, I smelled detergent; I have one with a pear and apple scent that smelled like that. But the dry down! Ohhhhhh it’s a sweet pear that becomes even sweeter and super soft. Wonderful! It doesn’t leave much of a trail, but you can feel it on the skin and clothes until the next day, and by then I don’t notice that detergent projection anymore. It’s very delicious and quite good for the price!
A cute perfume for a teenager, ideal for gifting. It doesn’t project much, it’s for daily wear. Scent: 6/10, Longevity: 4 hours on skin, Sillage: 5/10. Would I buy it again? Yes, although I could go without it for several months. Packaging: The best part, very cute.
The first Katy Perry perfume I had, I bought it just for the bottle and because they said it smelled like vanilla. Now it seems more synthetic to me, but I can’t help but fondly remember its sweet touch between the pear (which I’ve loved in perfumes since then and love that Ariana Grande uses) and its vanilla combined with orange blossom. My only complaint is the zero longevity and that I had to reapply it 2 or 3 times a day, which led me to buy it several times, although happily because it’s a beauty, until I stopped buying it. Ideal for young girls or lovers of sweet vanilla perfumes that bring moments of joy and warm sensations.
I bought this for my wife because of that pear note and the incredibly low price. Honestly, it smells delicious—sweet like a pear dessert, very tasty. At first, I get a slightly plastic or synthetic vibe, but for the price, I still recommend it.