Herbal

Mint

Note Profile

Botanical 1,890 perfumes

Also Known As

mint leaves, sweet 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.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~2h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Green & Aromatic

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What this is made of

Spearmint oil

A natural extract

CAS 8008-79-5

Spearmint oil (IFRA NCS). Held low: an unqualified 'mint' note spans spearmint (carvone) and peppermint (menthol), which are distinguishable and often both intended.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil products must list this name above a set concentration

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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.