Cats have a strong sense of smell, and there are certain scents that they dislike. Here are some of the smells that cats hate, according to the search results:

• Citrus: Cats dislike the smell of citrus, which can be from washing powder, candles, air freshening sprays, or lotions.
• Lavender: While the scent of lavender might be relaxing and pleasant for humans, it is not evoking the same feeling in cats.
• Eucalyptus: Cats dislike the scent of eucalyptus, which is often used in essential oils.
• Banana: The smell of banana is not liked by cats.
• Chili powder: The smell of chili powder is disliked by cats.
• Ammonia: Cats dislike the smell of ammonia.
• Vinegar: Cats dislike the smell of vinegar.
• Mothballs: The smell of mothballs is disliked by cats.
• Rue: Cats dislike the smell of rue.
• Marigolds: Cats dislike the smell of marigolds.
• Mustard and spicy food: Cats dislike the smell of mustard and spicy food.

It is important to note that some scents can be harmful to cats, such as essential oils, which are super-concentrated extracts from plants and can be different than manufactured fragrances. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid using potent scent substances like air fresheners, cleaning products, paint, perfumes, and oil and reed diffusers to minimize disruption of your cat’s home scent map.