About this material
Bracingly fresh and intensely aromatic, Peppermint Oil brings an immediate rush of crystalline coolness to a fragrance composition.
Distilled from the leaves of Mentha arvensis, this powerful natural material opens with a piercing burst of crushed mint leaves, icy menthol and invigorating green herbs.
Beneath its exhilarating freshness lies a subtly sweet, earthy character, lending greater depth and naturalism than a simple mint accord.
In perfumery, Peppermint Oil is prized for the extraordinary lift it gives to citrus, aromatic and herbal compositions.
Used with restraint, it creates a sparkling sensation of cold air, enhances freshness and introduces a distinctive cooling contrast.
It works beautifully alongside eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, tea tree, citrus oils, green notes and modern woody materials.
Its strength makes it particularly effective in trace amounts, where it can brighten an accord without becoming overtly medicinal.
At higher levels, it delivers an unmistakably bold peppermint signature: icy, penetrating and exceptionally refreshing.
A commanding top-note material for perfumers seeking natural brilliance, aromatic energy and an immediate impression of exhilarating freshness.
Top-note freshness, mint accords, aromatic fragrances, herbal compositions, citrus colognes, fougères, cooling effects, medicinal accords, oral-care impressions, spa accords and functional fragrance applications.
Peppermint oil is a natural complex substance containing numerous constituents rather than one defined molecule.
Menthol is commonly the principal constituent, accompanied by menthone, isomenthone, menthyl acetate and other naturally occurring terpenes.
Published analyses show that composition varies considerably between oils and origins.
Typical Use:
- Fine fragrance: 0.05–1%
- Noticeable peppermint effect: 0.5–2%
- Strong mint accords: Up to approximately 3%, subject to the finished-product category, composition and safety assessment
- Initial evaluation: 1% dilution or lower is recommended because of its exceptional strength
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
2-4 Hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 90063-97-1 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Minty, Mentholic, Cooling, Fresh, Herbaceous, Green, Camphoraceous, Penetrating, Slightly Sweet, Earthy |
| Odour strength | High |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 3%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 2-4 Hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Cornmint Oil, Field Mint Oil, Japanese Mint Oil, Mentha arvensis Leaf Oil, Wild Mint Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil Chinese, Mint Oil, Menthol Mint Oil |
| Recorded name / preparation | Peppermint Oil (Mentha Arvensis Oil) |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H302 Harmful if swallowed.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
- P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P330 Rinse mouth.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313, If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Leaf and blossom
With rose and garden floralsExplore a green floral sketch around a clear flower reference. Compare the leafy accent with the flower alone and decide whether the scene suggests a cut stem, a growing garden or a greener abstraction you want to develop.
Peel and leaf
With bergamot and herbal directionsUse citrus as a bright setting for the green material, then try an herbal alternative as a separate variation. Keeping those contrasts apart makes it easier to choose between a peel-focused idea and a leafy cologne.
A shaded wood
With transparent woods and soft muskSketch a green wood direction with a restrained backdrop. Follow the leafy character as the study develops, comparing a wood-only reference to decide whether the scene suggests fresh branches, shaded timber or a softer woodland impression.








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