Herbal

Spearmint

Note Profile

Natural 52 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.

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EnvelopeTop · ~2h lasting

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.