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Short profile
Spearmint dominates the odour, accompanied by gentle sweetness, herbal nuances and a lightly mentholic impression. Its mint character is gentler than peppermint, with less of menthol's medicinal sharpness. The supplier positions its volatile contribution in the opening, over minutes to approximately one hour, while separately reporting 24-hour blotter persistence. Specific changes through the heart and dry-down, and the extent of projection, are not described.
Effect in a formula
Introduces a sweet mint accent and olfactory coolness into aromatic compositions. In fougère and masculine structures, it adds freshness over herbal notes and provides a green counterpoint to lavender. It is also suited to constructing mint-focused accords; excessive prominence can suggest toothpaste.
Use and dosage
No concentrate-specific dosage range is supplied. The supplier instead gives 0.1–2% for the finished fragrance, with mint, herbal and fougère applications as context; this must not be relabelled as a concentrate percentage. This is formulation guidance, not an IFRA limit or confirmation that the entire range is suitable for every application. Build the level gradually, since an excessive dose can introduce a toothpaste association.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
- Tenacity
- The page reports 24-hour substantivity on a blotter, attributing this figure to TGSC. Evaluation concentration and other test conditions are not specified.
Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Dissolving and diluting
- Solvents
- Reported to form clear solutions promptly in ethanol, DPG or IPM. Water solubility is given as 1.31 mg/mL, with the technical table specifying 25 °C.
- Working dilution
- Use a 10% stock for formulation work and a 1% dilution for olfactory assessment. Ethanol is the principal listed solvent, with DPG and IPM also offered as options.
- Appearance
- Liquid, ranging from uncoloured to faint yellow.