Mint
AromaticShort longevity
Mint in perfumery is usually spearmint (Mentha spicata, sweet and herbal) or peppermint (Mentha piperita, sharper and more menthol). The oil smells of fresh, cool, slightly camphoraceous mint — the most 'cooling' aromatic in perfumery. Mint is the defining top note of fresh sport fragrances (Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Cologne) and a fixture of modern 'mint-julep' compositions. It's volatile and short-lived, but it gives an instant 'lift' to any composition.
Scent Profile
Cool, fresh, camphoraceous, slightly menthol
Typical Use
Top note in sport fragrances, fresh masculines, and aromatic compositions; pairs with bergamot, lavender, and vetiver.
Related Notes
Fragrances Containing Mint
Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi
Tom Ford
Longevity6h
Sillage6
Value5
Compliments7
Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée
Hermès
Longevity7h
Sillage6
Value7
Compliments6
MFK Aqua Celestia
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Longevity6h
Sillage5
Value5
Compliments7
Parfums de Marly Greenley
Parfums de Marly
Longevity8h
Sillage7
Value6
Compliments8
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme
Jean Paul Gaultier
Longevity9h
Sillage8
Value8
Compliments9