Arm & Hammer Forever Fresh Clumping Cat Litter Lavender, MultiCat Cat Litter Odor Control 18lb With 20% More Lavender Freshness, With Essential Oils Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-07-06
4.4(20,000)Amazon rating$15.9910,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Arm & Hammer Forever Fresh pairs a lavender essential oil scent with multi-cat clumping performance, and its 4.4 star average across more than 20,000 reviews, the largest review base in this group, makes it one of the most tested and trusted options here.
Multi-cat households that want a noticeably scented litter, specifically lavender, layered over dependable clumping performance.
Skip if
You or your cat prefer unscented litter, or fragrance sensitivity is a concern in your household.
Form Loose_Granular
Weight 18 Pounds
Priced 36% below the category median ($24.99 across 153 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 20,000 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
20,000 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 18 lb bag of Arm & Hammer Forever Fresh is a clumping clay litter scented with lavender and built from essential oils rather than a synthetic fragrance blend, marketed with 20 percent more lavender freshness for extra scent strength. It's formulated for multi-cat households.", "As a clumping clay litter, it follows the same familiar scoop and refill routine as other Arm & Hammer clay formulas, with the lavender essential oil scent being the main differentiator from the brand's unscented Ultra Last line. That extra fragrance strength is aimed at households managing odor from more than one cat.", "Priced at $15.99 for 18 lb, it matches Arm & Hammer's unscented Ultra Last on price while adding the lavender scent layer. It's also the most reviewed product in this entire group, with more than 20,000 reviews averaging 4.4 stars and roughly 10,000 units bought in the past month."]
Pros
Lavender scent made from essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance
Marketed with 20 percent more lavender freshness for stronger scent
Formulated specifically for multi-cat households
More than 20,000 reviews, the largest review base in this lineup
High sales volume with about 10,000 units bought last month
Cons
Noticeable lavender scent won't suit owners or cats who prefer unscented litter
Clay based, so it produces more dust and tracking than paper, tofu, or crystal litters
Essential oil scent, while natural, can still be strong for scent sensitive cats
Specifications
Form
Loose_Granular
Weight
18 Pounds
Performance notes
Item Form is Granule and Material Type is Clay, with the Scent Name listed as Lavender and the formula built from essential oils rather than a generic fragrance additive. The 20 percent more lavender freshness claim points to a stronger scent profile than a standard scented clay litter.
What buyers say
With more than 20,000 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, this is the most reviewed product in this entire lineup, and combined with roughly 10,000 units bought in the past month, it points to a very large, consistently satisfied customer base.
Arm & Hammer markets this formula as scented with essential oils rather than a synthetic fragrance blend, with a claim of 20 percent more lavender freshness than a standard scented formula.
Is this litter too strongly scented for a small space?
It's marketed for noticeably stronger lavender freshness, so if you're in a small room or apartment, or your cat is scent sensitive, you may want to compare it against Arm & Hammer's unscented Ultra Last option instead.
Is this formula good for more than one cat?
Yes, it's specifically formulated for multi-cat households, and the large review base of over 20,000 reviews suggests it holds up well across a wide range of home setups.
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