Herbal

Mint

Note Profile

Natural 630 perfumes

Also Known As

Water Mint

About

Cool, refreshing herb

Scent Profile

Mint has a cool, crisp, and invigorating aroma with green, leafy facets and a distinct mentholic freshness. Its scent can carry subtle sweet and peppery undertones, evolving from a sharp initial burst to a lingering clean sensation. The olfactory impression is both uplifting and clarifying, often evoking a sense of briskness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 45%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 85%

Origin

Mint is primarily sourced from Mentha species such as peppermint and spearmint, cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. Essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or partially dried leaves and flowering tops. The resulting oil contains menthol and other terpenes responsible for its characteristic scent.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers typically use mint as a top note to impart freshness and vibrancy to compositions, especially in fougère, citrus, and aquatic fragrances. It blends well with citrus, aromatic herbs, and green notes, as well as with spices and certain florals for contrast. Mint is also used to modernize classic structures and add a cooling effect.