The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Mojito was released in 2012 and belongs to Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery’s Kittylicious collection. Its name points toward the fragrance’s central idea, but the composition is more interesting than a simple label. The opening is built around cool mint and lively citrus, with green freshness up front and a brighter, cleaner character that feels direct and playful. It doesn’t rely on elaborate storytelling to make its presence known. The fragrance speaks in a compact, easily understood language of freshness, sparkle, and soft sweetness, while its playful name gives the whole composition a lightly mischievous character. Mojito is the kind of scent that makes the familiar feel newly vivid, with a simple idea carried through with clarity and confidence.
What makes this worth smelling twice is the way the composition balances its fresh opening with a warmer, more enveloping heart. The mint and citrus notes create an immediate impression, but they don’t remain isolated on the skin. As the fragrance develops, the green character softens and blends into the fuller notes beneath it. The heart gives the composition a rounder shape, where the cool freshness meets a warmer, more tactile quality. This is where Mojito reveals its depth: the top remains recognizable, but it becomes part of a richer composition rather than a standalone burst of mint.
The evolution
Mojito opens with a clear impression of mint and citrus, immediately fresh and vivid on the skin. The first impression is light, energetic, and uncomplicated, with the mint providing a cool green edge while the citrus adds brightness and lift. There is no need to wait for the fragrance to reveal its character; it introduces itself directly. As it develops, that initial sharpness becomes rounder. The citrus no longer reads simply as brightness, while the mint settles into a cooler supporting layer. The heart adds warmth and breadth, allowing the composition to feel fuller without losing its clean profile. Over time, the top notes soften into the middle rather than disappearing, and the mint remains recognizable as a subtle thread through the scent. The base brings a smoother, gentler quality that gives the fragrance a more settled finish. Mojito doesn’t change identities as it dries down.
Cultural impact
Mojito brings a playful sense of freshness to Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery’s Kittylicious collection. Its mint-and-citrus profile is immediately recognizable, while the warmer notes underneath give the composition more depth and a more polished character. The fragrance was released in 2012, during a decade in which fresh, easy-to-wear scents continued to hold attention, but its appeal rests in the combination of its green opening and softer drydown. It wears as both lively and approachable, revealing different qualities as the mint, citrus, and warmer supporting notes interact on skin.
The House
Velvet & Sweet Pea’s PurrfumeryVelvet & Sweet Pea's Purrfumery is an independent natural fragrance house founded by perfumer Laurie Stern. Based in California, the studio crafts perfumes, colognes, body oils, bath salts, and body frostings exclusively from natural botanical ingredients. Each fragrance is hand-blended using floral, wood, seed, spice, and citrus materials, reflecting Stern's commitment to natural perfumery without synthetic compounds. The brand has developed a devoted following among niche fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate its artisanal approach and cat-themed identity. Notable creations include Jewelry of Heaven (2006), Fleur de Caramel (2012), and Luminous Lemurs (2020), among a catalog spanning nearly two decades of botanical perfumery.
The Creator
Andrea MarcocciaHis signature technique blends traditional Italian extraction methods with modern layering. He favors natural citrus absolutes, hand-pressed neroli, and sun-dried bergamot, pairing them with Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and sage.
