Product Overview
Spearmint 65% Essential Oil is a steam distilled essential oil obtained from the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha spicata. Its INCI name is Mentha Spicata Herb Oil, with a CAS number of 8008-79-5 for the natural oil. Its defining aromatic marker is carvone, the compound responsible for spearmint’s characteristic sweet, cool, minty aroma, typically making up more than half of the oil’s total composition. Unlike peppermint, spearmint carries little to no menthol, giving it a gentler, sweeter, and rounder mint profile that works well well beyond just cooling applications.
EZ Elements supplies Spearmint 65% Essential Oil to Canadian fragrance houses, personal care formulators, and home fragrance brands as a standardized 65% concentration, helping ensure consistent carvone content and stable aromatic performance from batch to batch. This consistency matters in fragrance work, where even small shifts in a mint oil’s composition can noticeably change how a finished blend smells.
Why It Is Behind So Many Favorite Scents
Spearmint shows up far more often in fragrance and personal care than its simple reputation suggests, largely because of how well it performs as a supporting note.
- A gentler mint than peppermint. With little to no menthol, spearmint delivers a cool, fresh sensation without the sharper, more medicinal edge of peppermint, making it easier to blend into a wider range of fragrance styles.
- A natural top to heart modifier. In perfumery, spearmint is often used to brighten and freshen fougere, herbal, citrus, and floral compositions, acting as a supporting note rather than the center of a blend.
- A familiar, trusted aroma. Spearmint’s sweet, green, minty character is instantly recognizable, giving formulators a dependable way to add freshness to candles, soaps, and personal care products.
- Consistent performance at scale. Supplied at a standardized concentration, this oil helps formulators avoid the batch-to-batch variability that can affect oils sourced without consistent specification.
- Broad formulation compatibility. Spearmint blends naturally with citrus, herbaceous, and other mint or camphoraceous oils, offering flexibility across fragrance and personal care product lines.
Key Features & Benefits
- Steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha spicata.
- Naturally rich in carvone, the constituent responsible for its characteristic sweet, cool, minty aroma.
- Gentler and sweeter than peppermint, with little to no menthol content.
- Supplied at a standardized 65% concentration for consistent aromatic performance batch to batch.
- Blends well with citrus, herbaceous, and other mint or camphoraceous essential oils.
- Supplied with full documentation, including Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Applications
Spearmint 65% Essential Oil is used across formulation categories served by EZ Elements, spanning personal care, fine fragrance, and home fragrance applications.
- Perfumes and colognes, where it functions as a fresh, brightening top note
- Toothpaste, mouthwash, and oral care formulations, where its clean mint aroma is widely recognized
- Shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, contributing a fresh, cooling scent note
- Deodorants and body sprays, where its aroma supports a clean, energizing fragrance profile
- Lip balms and skincare formulations, where its sweet mint aroma is a popular choice
- Candles and wax melts, where it delivers a clean, refreshing minty top note
- Room sprays and diffuser blends, where it’s cool, fresh aroma freshens a space
- Soap making, where it pairs well with citrus and herbaceous notes for a fresh, clean scent profile
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
| INCI Name | Mentha Spicata Herb Oil |
| CAS No. | 8008 79 5 (natural oil) |
| Botanical Family | Lamiaceae (mint family) |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha spicata |
| Fragrance Note | Top note, often used as a top to heart modifier |
| Aroma Profile | Sweet, cool, green, minty herbal, gentler and sweeter than peppermint |
| Key Constituent | Carvone, typically the majority component, alongside limonene |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow or pale green liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils; not water soluble |
| Concentration Supplied | Standardized 65% concentration for consistent aromatic performance |
| Recommended Use Level | Follow IFRA guidance for the finished product category; always dilute before topical use |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight |
| Regulatory Status | Subject to IFRA restrictions related to carvone content; TDS, COA, and SDS available on request |
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
EZ Elements supplies Spearmint 65% Essential Oil with consistent concentration and complete documentation, supporting fragrance houses, personal care brands, and home fragrance manufacturers across Canada.
- Full documentation including Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Standardized concentration for consistent aromatic performance batch to batch
- Bulk supply with transparent, competitive pricing across all available pack sizes
- Technical support on dilution rates, IFRA alignment, and formulation guidance
Safety & Storage Guidelines
- Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Keep the container tightly sealed after each use to preserve aroma and composition.
- Always dilute before topical use; a patch test is recommended for those with sensitive skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children.
Complete handling, first aid, and disposal instructions are provided in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available from EZ Elements upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Spearmint 65% Essential Oil used for?
It is used as a top note in perfumes and colognes, as a fresh mint ingredient in oral care, personal care, and body care formulations, and as a clean, cooling scent in candles, soaps, and home fragrance products.
Q2: How is Spearmint 65% Essential Oil different from Peppermint Essential Oil?
Spearmint contains little to no menthol and is dominated instead by carvone, giving it a gentler, sweeter mint profile. Peppermint, in contrast, is high in menthol, giving it a sharper, more intensely cooling character. The two are often interchangeable from a fragrance perspective, but they perform differently in formulations that rely on menthol’s cooling sensation.
Q3: What does Spearmint 65% Essential Oil smell like?
It has a sweet, cool, green minty aroma, gentler and rounder than peppermint, with a fresh herbal quality. As a top note, it brightens a fragrance blend and pairs naturally with citrus and herbaceous oils.
Q4: Why is this Spearmint 65% Essential Oil supplied at 65% concentration?
Standardizing the oil to a consistent concentration helps ensure stable carvone content and aromatic performance from batch to batch, giving formulators a more predictable ingredient to build around than an unstandardized oil.
Q5: Can Spearmint 65% Essential Oil be used directly on skin?
No. Like all essential oils, it should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil or formulation base before topical application, and a patch test is recommended before first use.
Q6: Where can I buy Spearmint 65% Essential Oil in bulk in Canada?
Spearmint 65% Essential Oil is available for bulk purchase directly from EZ Elements, with supply options for fragrance houses, personal care brands, and home fragrance manufacturers across Canada. Contact our team for current pricing, documentation, and product samples.
Related Ingredients
The following EZ Elements ingredients are commonly used alongside or as complements to Spearmint 65% Essential Oil in fragrance and personal care formulations:
- Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil A warm, woody base note that pairs naturally with Spearmint’s fresh top note to build layered, woody and cool fragrance structures.
- Juniper Berry (Hungary) Essential Oil A crisp, woody, slightly fruity oil frequently blended with Spearmint in fresh, cleansing, and clarifying formulations.
- Camphor A penetrating, cooling aromatic often layered with Spearmint in aromatherapy and topical formulations that call for a strong, fresh sensory impact.
Order or Enquire
Looking to buy Spearmint 65% Essential Oil in bulk? Contact EZ Elements for current pricing, full product documentation, and supply options across fine fragrance, personal care, and home fragrance applications. We supply brands, manufacturers, and formulators across Canada. Reach out today to request a sample, Technical Data Sheet, or a bulk pricing quote for your next project.
