So artie what kind of tree is it that the smell overwhelms the kitties? Im wondering if it is a variety of juniper. The nuns had a lot of juniper in their garden at the elementary school and that smell just takes me back! Its a somewhat common planting around here - i will be going to the grocery store and all of a sudden i'm 8 years old in a green plaid school jumper! I love juniper, i found hand cream, spice - i might have essential oil, not sure!