d.grayi Strawberry Cat Shortcake Eau de Parfum

A strawberry shortcake with an untamed edge—sweet indulgence meets unexpected boldness.

Catnip and pricky ash berries sit right next to bright yuzu, so the opening feels like sparkling strawberry soda poured over herbs and wood, with a hint of tropical greenness instead of a simple candy blast.

As it settles, the fruit moves into a warmer place: biscuit, cream, and sugar give you a soft, cakey heart that reads like real shortcake—crumb, dairy, and whipped sweetness—rather than frosting overload.

In the drydown, a civet accord and amber wrap around the sugar and fruit, adding a slightly animalic warmth that darkens the strawberry and makes the whole thing feel more grown-up, like a cat guarding the dessert table.

If you love gourmands but still want a bit of spice, herb, and mischief, this is an easy pick for days when you want to smell cute, creamy, and just a little strange in the best way.

Top : Catnip, Pricky Ash Berries, Yuzu
Heart : Strawberry, Biscuit, Cream
Base : Sugar, Civet Accord, Amber

d.grayi is an artisan fragrance house from the United States, created by perfumer James “Miju” Nguyen and offered through LV1 Studio.

Drawing on Vietnamese and Korean roots, the brand crafts narrative-driven perfumes that blend traditional materials—like jasmine rice, pandan, pho spices, and Vietnamese oud—with contemporary perfume techniques to form vivid “olfactive stories.”

Nguyen’s journey into perfumery began after a vivid dream of a complex, never-before-smelled scent, which he set out to recreate, shaping a collection that now spans dozens of experimental fragrances.