Mint – Peppermint EO
Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Pure essential oil
Fragrance group: spicy
Fragrance description: intensely fresh, minty scent, with herbaceous aspects
Fragrance strength: medium (16 hours on fragrance strip)
Extraction method: steam distillation of the leaf
CAS: 8006-90-4
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Scent Profile: Mentha piperita essential oil has a sharp, fresh, and intensely minty aroma with cooling menthol overtones, a slightly herbaceous-green core, and a clean, penetrating finish. It’s invigorating, crisp, and instantly recognizable.
Use in Perfumery:
- Acts as a top note, adding brightness and freshness
- Used in aromatic, fougère, and citrus compositions
- Blends well with lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, citrus oils, and woods
- Adds a cooling, energizing lift to masculine and sporty fragrances
Use in Aromatherapy & Medicine:
- Stimulating and clarifying: boosts focus and mental clarity
- Digestive aid: used for nausea, bloating, and indigestion
- Analgesic: relieves headaches and muscle tension (often applied diluted to temples or neck)
- Antimicrobial and decongestant: supports respiratory health
- Cooling and anti-itch: used in balms for skin irritation and insect bites
Main ingredients:
Menthol (38%), Menthone (17%), Menthofuran (7%), 1,8-Cineole (7%), Menthyl acetate (4%)
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