fragrance note

Mint

48 perfumes

Derived primarily from Mentha piperita through steam distillation, mint offers a sharp, cooling, and herbaceous profile. Its high menthol content provides an immediate, bracing freshness, making it a quintessential top note that cuts through heavier accords. In Gulf perfumery, mint acts as a vital bridge, tempering the intensity of opulent oud or warm saffron. It introduces a crisp, clean vitality, balancing traditional, resinous compositions with a modern, invigorating clarity that resonates deeply within the region’s sophisticated, layered fragrance culture.