The aroma of peppermint essential oil is familiar and pleasent to most. Peppermint oil is very instense and is far more concentrated than most other steam distilled essential oils. At low dilutions, it is fresh, minty and quite uplifting. Its a favorite around Christmas and the holidays but is also popular year round.Peppermint essential oil contains mwnthol.menthol induces a cooling sensation and use of peppermint oil (at low dilution) in a body mist or even in the diffuser can help to cool you down.