Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha × piperita L.)

Steam distilled from the fresh leaves of Mentha × piperita, Peppermint Essential Oil is celebrated for its vibrant cooling aroma and exceptional freshness. Combining crisp mint with green herbal notes and gentle sweetness, it offers an energising botanical profile that has made peppermint one of the most widely used essential oils in the world. Its naturally refreshing character brings brightness and clarity to aromatherapy blends while adding lively freshness to perfumes, soaps and candles. In perfumery, peppermint is used with restraint to introduce sparkling green accents and modern freshness, pairing especially well with citrus, herbs and woods. Whether used on its own or as part of a more complex composition, Peppermint Essential Oil delivers unmistakable freshness with remarkable versatility.

Why you’ll love it:

• Crisp, cooling mint with fresh herbal character
• Steam distilled to preserve its vibrant natural aroma
• Perfect for aromatherapy, soaps, candles and botanical blends
• Excellent for adding freshness to perfumes and home fragrance

• Opening: bright cool peppermint
• Heart: fresh green herbs with gentle sweetness
• Base: clean mint with subtle earthy warmth
• Strength: Strong
• Perfume note: Top

A vibrant, cooling botanical that brings immediate freshness, clarity and energy to natural fragrance compositions.

• Perfumery: Use sparingly to add cool green freshness. Blends beautifully with lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood and citrus oils.
• Aromatherapy: Add 1–2 drops to 10 ml carrier oil for cooling massage or revitalising botanical blends.
• Diffuser: Use 2–5 drops to create a crisp, clean and refreshing atmosphere.
• Soap & candles: Excellent for artisan soaps and natural candles, where its bright mint aroma remains vibrant and distinctive.

Blends beautifully with

Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cedarwood Atlas, Sandalwood Australian, Frankincense, Juniper Berry, Basil Linalool and Spearmint.

Botanical

Mentha × piperita L.

Common name

Peppermint

Plant part

Leaves

Extraction

Steam distilled

Origin

Weifang, Shandong, China

Appearance

Clear to pale yellow liquid

Perfume note

Top

Solubility

Oil-soluble

Gabriella Oils Evaluation

A bright, clean peppermint with excellent balance between cooling mint and soft herbal sweetness. Fresh without becoming overly sharp, it performs beautifully in aromatherapy blends while adding vibrant green freshness to soaps, candles and natural perfumes.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before applying to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision, consult a qualified professional before use.

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint that has been cultivated for centuries for its unmistakable fresh aroma. First recognised in Europe during the seventeenth century, it quickly became one of the most important aromatic herbs for both traditional herbal preparations and essential oil production.

The leaves have long been valued for their refreshing fragrance, finding their way into perfumes, botanical waters, soaps and household products. As essential oil distillation developed, peppermint became prized for its clean, invigorating character and remarkable versatility across perfumery, aromatherapy and natural cosmetics.

Today, Peppermint Essential Oil remains one of the world's most recognisable botanical ingredients. Its vibrant mint aroma brings freshness and clarity to everything from artisan soaps and candles to sophisticated botanical fragrances, making it an enduring favourite among perfumers and aromatherapists alike.

Quality & Documentation

We provide documentation as it becomes available, including IFRA, COA, and SDS files where supplied for the oil.

Available documents

• Documentation is being prepared for this oil.

Shipping & Delivery

United Kingdom

Free shipping to the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Orders are dispatched using Royal Mail Tracked 24, with delivery typically within 1-2 working days after dispatch.

European Union

Flat-rate shipping of £12.00 to all 27 EU member states. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP), so there are no unexpected customs charges on delivery.

Typical transit time is 3–5 business days.

United States

Flat-rate shipping of £14.00. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP).

Typical transit time is 5–8 business days.

Dispatch times

Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day. During busy periods this may extend slightly, but we always aim to ship as quickly as possible.