Spearmint Essential Oil

$12.00
Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint Essential Oil

$12.00
Size 10ml

Pure Essential Oil | Mentha spicata

Spearmint Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the leaves of Mentha spicata. It offers a fresh, sweet mint aroma with softer edges than peppermint, making it highly adaptable in both perfumery and aromatic formulations.

Spearmint presents a cool, sweet herbal profile with bright green freshness and gentle mint warmth. Compared to peppermint, it is less sharp and less menthol-heavy, with a smoother, slightly fruity undertone. The aroma feels clean and uplifting without an aggressive cooling effect.

Spearmint functions primarily as a top note, adding freshness and clarity.

Recommended concentration: 0.05-5%

Particularly effective in:
Fresh aromatics, green florals, herbal citrus blends, contemporary clean compositions

Blends well with:
Citrus notes for brightness
Lavender, rosemary, and basil
Green and aquatic materials
Woods and musks for balance

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including soaps, candles, oral-care style compositions, and home fragrance

Used carefully, it introduces freshness without dominating the blend.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8008-79-5
Origin: India
Odour Profile: Sweet minty, green, fresh, lightly herbal
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components:
Carvone, limonene, 1,8-cineole (trace)
Regulatory Status:
IFRA Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only. Do not ingest
Use at low concentrations; high levels may cause irritation
Follow IFRA guidelines for finished product limits
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–4 years when stored correctly

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