L-Carvone

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spearmint
minty
fresh
cooling
sweetish
herbaceous
lightly mentholic

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.
Practical tip: Assess at 1% and increase additions incrementally to keep the mint character from becoming toothpaste-like. Protect stored material from light and heat, as the supplier notes gradual oxidation.