Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, No More Bad Scents: Friends-Style Fragrances for Your Home

Over the 10 years that Friends aired on television, there have been quite a few memorable moments. Yet Friends fans are sure to remember Phoebe’s catchy tune as if they’d heard it only yesterday. “Smelly Cat” is our inspiration for introducing powerful home fragrances into your life, even if you don’t have a smelly cat in your home. 

If you’re a Friends buff, which home fragrances from Drift would you pair each character with? Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross, Joey, and Rachel all mirror parts of our own selves at one point or another in our lives. Plus, stay tuned for our own version of “Smelly Cat” below! 

Friends-Style Home Fragrances to Inspire You

Throughout Friends’ 10 seasons, there were plenty of conflicts caused by the friction between personalities, but also many great moments together. Reminisce in the humorous, heartfelt, and everyday struggles that led to personal growth among all the characters. Which of the following Friends characters best fits what you’re looking for in a home fragrance? 

Rachel: Open Air

Describing Rachel's character with the Open Air scent isn’t a reference to her nose-in-the-air attitude, but rather her free spirit, which is constantly evolving throughout the show. Her aspirations lead her to a ground-breaking role as a fashion executive and career woman. However, it’s her role as a mother to Emma that demonstrates her ability to adapt and overcome her circumstances. 

Open Air is available with our Home Scent Diffuser and as part of our premium car visor fresheners made specifically for your car. The Drift Home Scent Diffuser features three scent intensity levels so you can adjust it to achieve your desired ambiance. The easy-to-use design effortlessly blends into any space to keep your friends guessing how you achieve such a distinctive smell without artificial fragrances. 

Monica: Wild Lavender

The controlling yet caring Monica would have greatly benefitted from some lavender aromatherapy throughout the 236 episodes of Friends. Organized and sometimes intense, Monica also has a nurturing side that’s her greatest asset as she navigates issues surrounding her weight and family dynamics. She and Chandler complement each other well, even as they share family struggles that have molded them into their present selves. 

Drift’s Room Spray, Home Scent Diffuser, Scented Candle, and Reed Diffuser feature Wild Lavender, which is a perfect subtle scent that’s not overpowering, even at the highest setting on the Home Scent Diffuser. Place Wild Lavender in the two Drift diffusers or leave the unlit candle on a mantle for passive scent. However you enjoy Wild Lavender, rely on it to keep your favorite living spaces calm. 

Chandler: Teak

What Monica prepares for with her cleaning, Chandler shrugs off with a quip or two. His humor makes for amusing moments throughout the show, but that sarcasm does hide his deeper emotions. Similarly, Teak appears strong, solid, and dependable, but it can also show just as much compassion and warmth if given the chance. 

Teak is available as a scent in Drift’s Scented Candle, Home Scent Diffuser, Room Spray, and Reed Diffuser. Start with a Home Scent Diffuser fragrance insert to see if the scent fits your style, then opt for a Scented Candle or Room Spray to establish the proper ambiance. 

Ross: Amber

As dramatic as he is intelligent and passionate, Ross can sometimes add unnecessary intensity to a situation. Although he is somewhat nerdy and demanding in the beginning, he struggles with his own insecurities. Ultimately, his dedication to his family and friends demonstrates his relatable character. 

Ross’ love for Rachel is as everlasting as Amber, as the two struggle with their on-again, off-again relationship. In the final episodes, the two reunite and vow to remain together while raising Emma. In Drift’s Reed Diffuser, Room Spray, Scented Candle, and Reed Diffuser, Amber is the perfect scent to add a little sweetness to your life. 

Joey: Grove

Grove's funny, vibrant, and energetic scents, especially when infused in your home through the Home Scent Diffuser, resemble Joey’s hilarious and womanizing character. Lighthearted and easy-going, he’s not always the sharpest tack, but he’s sure to be the most loyal. He’s also known for one-liners like, “How you doin’?”

Phoebe: Vanilla Woods 

There’s no more illustrative scene to describe Phoebe’s eccentricity than that of her music video that debuts in Season 2 of Friends. Sure, it’s her and her lyrics in the video, but it’s the voice of Elizabeth Daily—voice actor for The Rugrats and who later appears in an episode as Leslie, Phoebe’s former singing partner—that you actually hear. Season 3 reveals Leslie’s betrayal of “Smelly Cat” for a kitty litter advertisement, but it’s not until Season 5 that we learn Phoebe’s father might have been her inspiration for the melody. 

Like vanilla, Phoebe has a whimsical, warm, sometimes mysterious, but mostly kind attitude that propels her through life. The woodsy undertones describe her creative tendencies, which are the inspiration behind Friends classics like “Smelly Cat.” If you want to mask the smell of your favorite furry friend, check out Drift’s Room Spray, Scented Candle, and Reed Diffuser, all available with the Vanilla Woods scent.

A Commercial-Worthy Jingle or Music Video One-Hit-Wonder? 

In the spirit of Friends and the simple yet catchy tune of “Smelly Cat,” we’ve penned our own version that includes a home in need of some TLC (or is it D-R-I-F-T?). Our scent experts were too busy crafting luxury home scents to put it to a tune, but here goes: 

Smelly Home, Smelly Home,

Why aren’t they cleaning you?

Smelly Home, Smelly Home,

It’s not your fault!

They won’t kick bad smells out the door,

You’re obviously not what they adore,

You may not impress those who sniff, 

But you’ve got a friend in scents from Drift! 

I promise you, before we’re through,

All the world will smell like you!

It may not sell kitty litter or even inspire an amateur music video, but we think Phoebe would be proud. That, or she’d have a lyric or two written as a retort. 

Home Fragrances That Will Always Be There For You

Powerful yet subtle Drift home fragrances infuse the rooms in your home with premium scents from sophisticated and stylish diffusers. If you enjoy any of the Drift products designed for your home, refer a friend to receive a free car scent when they subscribe. Plus, they get half off their first subscription, so it’s a win-win!