Mint

What does it smell like?

Peppermint tends to feel more sharply mentholic; spearmint is often softer and sweeter.

What is it?

A family of herbal materials and perfume effects, not one fixed mint species.

The material

Aromatic leaves of Mentha plants, including peppermint (Mentha × piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata).

Where does it come from?

Mint is cultivated in several regions; India is the source of the reviewed peppermint oil.

Types and forms

Peppermint, spearmint and reconstructed mint effects are distinct.

Natural and manufactured materials

Natural extracts exist, and perfumers can also reconstruct or support this scent with aroma materials. A listed note is not proof of a particular natural ingredient, species or extraction method.

How it is produced or composed

Steam distillation of leaves yields essential oils; perfumers may support the impression with aroma materials.

Its role in perfume

Usually provides an immediate fresh accent in citrus, green and aromatic compositions. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

• Natural material and perfume note

Documented regions

• India

Accords and scent relationships

• Aromatic
• Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.