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Bio Bergamot Mint Essential Oil (Mentha citrata)
Bio Bergamot Mint Essential Oil (Mentha citrata)
Fresh floral-minty essential oil with sweet citrus and soft fruity facets.
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Bergamot Mint Essential Oil
Steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the mint sold in trade as Mentha citrata.
Its fresh, sweet, floral-fruity and gently minty profile is suited to natural perfumery, aromatherapy and carefully diluted cosmetic formulation.
At a Glance
- Extraction: Steam-distilled from leaves and flowering tops
- Aroma: Fresh, sweet, floral-fruity and gently minty
- Perfumery role: Top note
Product Specifications
- Trade Botanical synonym: Mentha citrata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Common names: Bergamot Mint, Yerba Buena
- INCI: Mentha Citrata Leaf and Flower Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distillation
- Plant parts: Leaves and flowering tops
- Perfumery note: Top
- Aroma: Fresh, sweet, floral, lightly citrus-fruity and softly minty
- Appearance: Pale green liquid
- Country of origin: Spain
Aromatic Profile
A bright, fresh opening that combines soft mint with sweet citrus-like and fruity facets.
Floral, lavender-like nuances round the profile and distinguish it from the sharper menthol character associated with peppermint.
Perfumery Role
- Top note
- Adds freshness to colognes, florals and aromatic blends
- Bridges mint, lavender and citrus-style accords without being a citrus oil
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated essential oil for diluted aromatic formulations.
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a top note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Blends with lavender, citrus oils, geranium and clary sage
Safety
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
- Patch test the finished dilution before topical use.
- Use extreme caution with children and seek qualified professional guidance.
- Older adults, people taking medication or those with medical conditions should consult a qualified practitioner before use.
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