Peppermint (Mentha Piperata) perfumes

Fresh mint, herbaceous, green, tobacco.

Source

The main producers are the United States, and to a lesser extent Italy, France and India.

Extraction Method

Peppermint essence is obtained through steam distillation of the blooming or partially dried plant, picked right before blossoming.

Use

Mint essence is used to add a fresh note to men's Colognes and eaux de toilettes. Mint is also used in toothpastes, candies, chewing-gums and liqueurs.

History

Mint got its name from a nymph called Minthe. Pluto was in love with her so his jealous wife Persephone turned her into a plant. The Greeks believed that mint was a sexual stimulant and forbade soldiers from using it. The Arabs considered it as the oficial harem plant. Medicinal properties Helps digestion and breathing. Used as a soothing remedy for chills and skin rashes. Acts as a toner and a coolant. Increases physical strength, helps dispel anxiety and inferiority complexes. Mint is a symbol of hospitality.