PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL - Australia
Peppermint Essential Oil
Minty · Green · Cooling
Mentha piperita
Steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of Peppermint grown on Yorta Yorta Country, Australia, this essential oil has an intensely fresh, penetrating fragrance with the unmistakable cooling character of mint.
It opens bright and sharp, with menthol freshness followed by green, herbaceous notes. Rather than the confectionery-like sweetness sometimes associated with Peppermint, this Australian oil has a distinctive grass-like undertone, giving it a fresher and more botanical character.
Used sparingly in natural perfumery, Peppermint can lift a composition, illuminating citrus, herbs and woods with just a trace.
A botanical of cool leaves, crushed herbs and vivid green freshness.
The aroma
Minty · Green · Cooling · Herbaceous
Botanical Notes
Peppermint — Mentha piperita
Peppermint belongs to the Lamiaceae family, alongside Lavender, Rosemary, Sage and Clary Sage.
The aromatic leaves are steam distilled to produce an essential oil rich in the distinctive cool, penetrating fragrance associated with Peppermint.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Australia — Yorta Yorta Country
Plant part: Leaves
Extraction: Steam distillation
Aroma family: Green · Minty · Herbal
Perfume note: Top
Perfumery role: Lifting note
Aroma: Fresh, green, cooling and penetrating, with intense mint and a distinctive grass-like herbal undertone
Blends Beautifully With
Citrus: Grapefruit · Lemon · Bergamot · Lime
Herbs: Lavender · Rosemary · Marjoram · Oregano
Australian Botanicals: Eucalyptus · Tea Tree · Kunzea
Woods & Forest: Cedarwood Atlas · Cypress · Pine · Juniper Berry
Florals: Geranium
Spice: Clove Bud
Peppermint is best approached with restraint in botanical perfumery. Its intensity means even a small amount can provide considerable freshness and lift without turning the entire composition overtly minty.
The Ritual
Add a small amount to a diffuser when you want a distinctly cool, green and aromatic atmosphere.
For topical formulations, always dilute appropriately before applying to the skin.
In botanical perfumery, begin with very small quantities. Peppermint is powerful enough that a trace can transform the opening of a fragrance.
Try Peppermint + Lemon + Cedarwood Atlas for a crisp green composition with a dry woody base.
Or Peppermint + Lavender + Australian Sandalwood for something softer and more aromatic.
For an Australian botanical expression, try Peppermint + Eucalyptus + Kunzea, keeping the Peppermint particularly restrained.
Ingredients
100% Pure Peppermint Essential Oil — Mentha piperita
Steam distilled from the leaves.
Grown on Yorta Yorta Country, Australia.
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
Dilute appropriately before topical application. Avoid contact with the eyes, face and other sensitive areas.
Because Peppermint contains a significant amount of menthol, avoid using Peppermint essential oil on or near the face of infants and young children, where its strong menthol vapours may be problematic.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.