Herbal

Spearmint

Note Profile

Botanical 57 perfumes

About

Sweet, gentle mint

Scent Profile

Spearmint has a sweet, gently refreshing mint aroma with subtle herbal and slightly fruity undertones. Its scent is softer and less piercing than peppermint, offering a smooth, rounded freshness. As it evolves, it reveals a mild green nuance with a lingering sweetness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~2h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus

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What this is made of

Spearmint oil

A natural extract

CAS 8008-79-5

Mentha spicata oil. Distinct from peppermint, which is a different species and a different note.

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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Why that matters

A perfume that names Spearmint can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Spearmint is derived from the leaves of Mentha spicata, cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or partially dried leaves.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use spearmint mainly as a top note to impart a clean, uplifting freshness to compositions. It blends well with citrus, green, and floral notes, and is often included in fougère, aromatic, and modern gourmand fragrances.