What Does Outer Space Smell Like?
NASA-inspired fragrances created from astronaut descriptions of outer space and lunar dust.
Astronauts describe space as metallic, smoky, and unlike anything on Earth. We worked with scientists and fragrance experts to recreate those aromas so you can experience the scent of the cosmos from home.
Based on Real Astronaut Descriptions
Created from documented astronaut accounts of the smell of space and lunar dust.
Featured Worldwide
Covered by CNN, BBC, TIME, Reuters, NBC, and dozens of global publications.
The Perfect Gift for Space Fans
A unique conversation-starting experience for science lovers, collectors, and curious minds.
35+ Global Features, Millions Reached
From CNN, BBC, NPR, Reuters, and USA Today to Good Morning America, CBS, ABC, Mashable, Popular Mechanics, and HYPEBEAST, Eau de Space has been featured across more than 35 media outlets worldwide, introducing millions of people to the idea of experiencing the smell of outer space. Learn more
Backed by Thousands. Featured Worldwide.
Eau de Space captured the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide, raising over $600,000, exceeding its original funding goal by 32,000%, and earning the support of more than 13,000 backers on Kickstarter. What began as an experiment to recreate the smell of outer space quickly became a global sensation.
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Eau de Space™ – The Smell of Space Fragrance
Smell What Space Actually Smells Like
What does outer space smell like?
Inspired by the scent originally developed to train astronauts for space missions, Eau de Space™ recreates the aroma famously described by those who have experienced the final frontier firsthand.
Astronauts have compared the smell of space to hot metal, seared steak, welding fumes, and gunpowder—a bold and unforgettable scent unlike anything on Earth.
Now, you can experience “The Smell of Space” in a premium 100 mL fragrance bottle featuring a high-quality atomizer spray. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, science lover, or simply looking for a truly unique fragrance, Eau de Space™ is designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
Product Details
- 100 mL (3.4 fl oz)
- Premium atomizer spray
- Inspired by astronaut descriptions of outer space
- Unique gift for space and science enthusiasts
- Made for explorers, dreamers, and the curious
Bring the final frontier a little closer to home.
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Eau de Luna – The Smell of the Moon Fragrance
Experience the Scent of the Moon
What does the Moon smell like?
When Apollo astronauts returned from the lunar surface, they reported a distinctive aroma clinging to their spacesuits and equipment—often described as similar to spent gunpowder: dry, smoky, and unlike anything found on Earth.
Inspired by these firsthand accounts from humanity’s historic journeys to the Moon, Eau de Luna™ recreates this legendary scent experience in a fragrance that is both intriguing and unforgettable.
Presented in a premium 100 mL bottle with a high-quality atomizer spray, Eau de Luna™ offers a unique way to connect with one of the most extraordinary destinations ever explored.
Product Details
- 100 mL (3.4 fl oz)
- Premium atomizer spray
- Inspired by Apollo astronaut descriptions of the Moon
- Distinctive dry, smoky fragrance profile
- Unique gift for space enthusiasts, science lovers, and explorers
- Designed to celebrate humanity’s journey beyond Earth
Discover a fragrance inspired by the world that first inspired us to reach for the stars.
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Made with care and inspiring future astronauts everywhere.
Reviews
"This is a brilliant initiative...Giving students a tangible way to experience space gives an 'experiment' aspect to lessons where they might struggle to be engaged."
"Thanks for the wonderful gift for my future astronaut!"
"I went to a talk from former NASA Astronaut, Leroy Chiao, where someone asked “what do you miss most about your time in space?”. To which he responded after a pause, “I miss the smell of space that you can only smell briefly after a space walk. The smell of metals like iron and nothing I’ve ever smell on earth. I still dream of that smell.”That beautiful longing for the smell of space stuck with me for 6+ years and I’ve told countless space & science lovers what I learned that day. So…long story short, I am so excited about this project and that I can experience even a semblance of the smell of space (& the moon!) with my friends, family and STEM partners. Thank you!"
"Dear Eau de Space, I just wanted to thank you for making this whole process so easy. I have never participated in a Kickstarter before, but you communicated so well, set out the different options and I felt very informed the whole way through. I am very excited to gift the perfumes to my friend who not only loves Space, but is a Primary school teacher here in Tasmania, so I see lots of fragrance inspired writing next year with her Grade 4/5!! Thanking you kindly,"
"As someone who works in the flavor & fragrance industry AND is also super interested in all things space, I am beyond excited! Thanks again!!"
"The Eau de Luna / Eau de Space are really interesting scents, and while I'm not sure how well they'll wear on the daily, I find that pairing the scent with thinking of science fiction, or anything in space, is fascinating, and really helps me visualise what those environments might be like. Even Star Trek-ish and old school Star Wars haha. I work in video game development so this kind of specific nerdy thing is right up my alley. I'll be using this sometimes to show any designers and artists I work with, what something really close or identical to what space or the moon might smell like, smells like."
"Thank you so much!
I'm very excited about the work your team is doing. Looking forward to getting the product."
"I've spent my entire life in and around the space program (father 32 years NASA, career aerospace engineer myself as well) and look forward to receiving Eau de Space and Eau de Luna."
"There will be happy Astronaut at Christmas! Thank you and wish you all the success."
"Just had the order page through with the voucher code – well done, I know how difficult what you have achieved must have been! I look forward to gifting it to my NASA friend :)"
"Keep up the great work!"
"Awesome, thank you so much!"
"Thank you very much and congratulations for the big success you are having!"
"We're so excited for our family to experience the "Smell of Space"! Thank you for the great communication!"
"The fragrance is very interesting, an avant-garde fragrance for sure! It has a head of metal and tires/rubber, then a middle of sweet ammonia-like and ozone scents, and lastly, a base note of bitter almonds or burnt sweet almond. I haven't sprayed it on myself yet but I have used it in my home as an air freshener. It really adds a different effect than typical essential oils. An industrial clean scent. I like it! Can't wait to smell Eau de Luna!"
"Many thanks! Love your work! :)"
"Congrats and looking forward to receiving my bottle of The Smell of Space. Thanks so much!"
"Many thanks - can't wait to send this to our local school for their science class :) Thank you for this awesome project!"
"Thank y’all!!!
I received the replacement bottles the other day & everything arrived intact. My nieces are so excited & we think the scent is really cool❄️
Y'all are the best & we can’t wait to see what other rad things y'all come up with🙋🏻♀️
Thanks again!"
"Interested in kids getting to geek out with specialized STEM activities. Lego Robotics/programming. Then smell of space is a great intro into the question "what is space made of?" for children."
"I can not wait to experience the fragrances and imagine being in outer space, as that has been a dream of mine since being a little kid."
"Okay, first of all, I AM SO EXCITED to smell like the moon. And space. I have been spreading the word through the monthly horror newsletter I write and on the comedy podcast I co-host. I just wanted to reach out and say how amazing y'all are."
"My husband loves them. Thank you all again for sending a new set. I am so very grateful."
"It is a wonderfully unique smell."
"It's pretty much the experience I was hoping for, so kudos for the success!"
"It also reminds me of something, maybe from visiting the Kennedy Space Center, or another Space museum."
"My daughter is planning on taking her 6th grade class to the Kennedy Space Center in FL. I would really like her to have this for her class to smell before the trip."
"My daughter is a 6th grade teacher. Before taking her class to the Kennedy Space Center they will be studying space exploration. Part of her plan is to let them experience the smell of space and tell the story on the package.
I gave her the the bottle last night and she was truly excited. I am sure this class and many more will get to experience the smell of space using this unique product. Likely combining smell with sight and sound will enhance the learning experience."
"Just to let you know, the Eau De Space 'cologne' finally arrived! The boys loved it!"
"The Moon smell bottles arrived and they are amazing!"
"thank you so much and again, very much worth it. this kickstarter is amazing and as a space nerd, VERY cool and thank you so much for creating this :) thank you, thank you!!"
"It’s very interesting! Thank you for making this!"
"It's a super cool product, and I'm definitely going to see about ordering a few more as gifts for the science nerds in my life."
"The smell of space is like the smell of metallic sparks. And the smell of the moon is like burnt paper. Both odors are very strong and persistent."
"Both bottles were received in good shape a few weeks back and were given today as a Mother's Day gift to a very appreciative space-loving mother. She's fascinated by the project and really liked the scents and especially the imagery she got when she smelled them for the first time."
"My husband is a total space geek and was happy to hear he'll
finally get his Christmas present."
"Hi! Just today I received a package and I'm already happy with my cosmic fragrance, this is awesome! :)Thanks!"
"You have been amazing, thanks again, my classroom is going to be so excited!"
"Received the bottle yesterday.
Thanks again for your help!"
"Thanks so much for getting back to me quickly. I really appreciate it and it shows you care as much about the customer as you do about the product."
"Smell rough and red with hints of dusty wilderness"
"The lunar scent is smoky and approachable."
"It smells like Spaceship Earth at Disney’s Epcot and has brought back fond memories."
"I received it! Thank you for your hard work!🤍"
"Thank you so much!!! I am so thrilled that you are able and willing to do this for me! I have placed my replacement order."
"Thank you thank you thank you!!! "
"Have a fabulous day and God bless you and yours!"
"Thank you! So very excited for this product:)"
"Hooray! Shipment arrived yesterday, and good thing they were packaged tightly in the neat black bubblewrap envelopes."
"Hello! I received the fragrance yesterday, thank you!! I also brought them in to work today to show my team, my boss loved it. Thank you for making this happen, it was really exciting to see the progress updates along the way. And now I have a conversation starter on my desk!"
"I wish you all the best in getting the company going. It's why I backed the Kickstarter in the first place."
"Received mine yesterday, and am delighted!"
the smell of outer space
Eau de Space
"…a rather pleasant metallic sensation... [like] ... sweet-smelling welding fumes, burning metal, a distinct odour of ozone, an acrid smell, walnuts and brake pads, gunpowder, fruit, rum, and even burnt almond cookie."
the smell of the moon
Eau de Luna
“Smoky, metallic, and unmistakably lunar—like moon dust on an Apollo spacesuit.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does outer space smell like?
Astronauts have compared it to burnt metal, welding fumes, ozone, and gunpowder.
What does the Moon smell like?
Apollo astronauts described lunar dust as smelling similar to spent gunpowder and burnt charcoal.
Is Eau de Space based on real astronaut descriptions?
Yes. The fragrance was inspired by documented astronaut accounts following spacewalks.
Is Eau de Luna based on Apollo missions?
Yes. The scent profile draws inspiration from Apollo astronauts’ descriptions of lunar dust.
Can you actually smell outer space?
Not directly in a vacuum. Astronauts report the scent after returning inside, when particles from their suits and equipment interact with the air.
How accurate are these fragrances?
The scents were developed using astronaut testimonies, scientific research, and historical documentation to recreate the closest possible interpretation.
Are Eau de Space and Eau de Luna wearable perfumes?
Yes. They are formulated as wearable fragrances while capturing the unique scent profiles inspired by space and the Moon.
What is the difference between Eau de Space and Eau de Luna?
Eau de Space is inspired by astronauts’ descriptions of outer space, while Eau de Luna is based on reports of lunar dust collected during Apollo missions.
Who created these fragrances?
The fragrances were developed through collaborations involving fragrance experts, scientists, and space enthusiasts to bring these unique scents to life.
Are these official NASA products?
No. The fragrances are inspired by historical astronaut accounts and space exploration, but they are not official NASA products.
Are the fragrances unisex?
Yes. Both Eau de Space and Eau de Luna are designed to be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. International shipping is available to many countries. Shipping options and delivery estimates are shown during checkout.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are processed as quickly as possible and bottled to order. Because perfumes contain alcohol, they must be shipped via ground transportation, which may result in longer transit times for some destinations. Once your order ships, you'll receive a confirmation email with tracking information. Please note that tracking updates may not appear until the shipment reaches your destination country and is transferred to a local carrier. Delivery times vary by location, and we appreciate your patience.
Do you offer gift options?
Many customers purchase Eau de Space and Eau de Luna as gifts for science lovers, space enthusiasts, and collectors. Check the product page for current gift packaging options.