Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Oil
A sharp, icy-fresh essential oil steam-distilled from peppermint — a bright top note built on menthol, famous for its cooling tingle and clean, invigorating lift. Hover any measure to see where peppermint sits on the scale.
What it is
Peppermint oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of Mentha piperita, a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint. Its sharp, cooling, instantly recognisable aroma comes from menthol and menthone.
A bright, high-impact top note, it delivers a tingling, refreshing lift and a clean finish. It's potent and best used in tiny amounts, well-diluted, and is avoided around very young children.
Quick Facts
The Plant & The Leaf
The Peppermint
A vigorous, spreading herb with toothed green leaves packed with cooling oil glands.
The Leaves
The fresh leaves are steam-distilled to release the sharp, menthol-rich oil.
The Aroma Profile
Peppermint is led by cooling menthol and menthone. A typical breakdown:
What defines its character:
Key Qualities
Cooling Tingle
Menthol gives an instant, refreshing cool sensation.
Invigorating Lift
A bright top note that energises and clears the head.
Clarifying Character
A crisp, clean note in scalp and refreshing blends.
How we use it
Peppermint is a high-impact top note — we use it in tiny, well-diluted amounts to lend a cooling tingle and an invigorating lift.
Because it's so potent, a very little goes a long way, and we keep it out of blends intended for very young children.