Hakka is Japanese mint, which contains a higher concentration of menthol than the more familiar peppermint. This eau de parfum is an irresistible call and response between leafy green hakka, and the clear-as-a-bell appeal of jasmine, lily and lotus. White musk softly sustains this delicate, revivifying experience. Note: you may feel a cooling sensation from the minty menthol when applying on skin.
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Vibe check
This is the scent of close air and clean surfaces: a quiet, composed presence that feels especially natural in bright indoor spaces, where its mint and pale florals can stay crisp without becoming loud. It suits someone who prefers freshness with a refined, almost tactile coolness.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, when its minty opening can feel especially vivid and refreshing. Apply lightly; the menthol effect can be noticeable on skin, while the floral-musky drydown stays soft and close enough for easy daytime wear.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like green freshness with a floral heart, and who prefer scents that feel clean, airy and slightly cooling rather than sweet or heavy. It will appeal to those drawn to transparent compositions with a natural, understated finish.
Release year
2019
J-Scent’s story
J-Scent turns everyday Japanese imagery into restrained, poetic fragrances, balancing nostalgia with modern clarity. The house favors recognizable cultural scenes and natural materials, translating them into scents that feel minimal, elegant and distinctly local rather than decorative.
Hakka (Japanese Mint)’s concept
Hakka, the Japanese word for mint, is built around the idea of sublimating mint into a delicate fragrance rather than a sharp herbal one. The composition frames leafy green mint with airy florals and a soft musky base, creating a cool, transparent impression with a mentholated skin sensation.
Extra info
Hakka means mint in Japanese, and the fragrance is presented as a delicate interpretation of that note rather than a straightforward herbal cologne. It is offered as a 50 ml Eau de Parfum and is known for its cooling menthol sensation on application.
Hakka is Japanese mint, which contains a higher concentration of menthol than the more familiar peppermint. This eau de parfum is an irresistible call and response between leafy green hakka, and the clear-as-a-bell appeal of jasmine, lily and lotus. White musk softly sustains this delicate, revivifying experience. Note: you may feel a cooling sensation from the minty menthol when applying on skin.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of close air and clean surfaces: a quiet, composed presence that feels especially natural in bright indoor spaces, where its mint and pale florals can stay crisp without becoming loud. It suits someone who prefers freshness with a refined, almost tactile coolness.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, when its minty opening can feel especially vivid and refreshing. Apply lightly; the menthol effect can be noticeable on skin, while the floral-musky drydown stays soft and close enough for easy daytime wear.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like green freshness with a floral heart, and who prefer scents that feel clean, airy and slightly cooling rather than sweet or heavy. It will appeal to those drawn to transparent compositions with a natural, understated finish.
Release year
2019
J-Scent’s story
J-Scent turns everyday Japanese imagery into restrained, poetic fragrances, balancing nostalgia with modern clarity. The house favors recognizable cultural scenes and natural materials, translating them into scents that feel minimal, elegant and distinctly local rather than decorative.
Hakka (Japanese Mint)’s concept
Hakka, the Japanese word for mint, is built around the idea of sublimating mint into a delicate fragrance rather than a sharp herbal one. The composition frames leafy green mint with airy florals and a soft musky base, creating a cool, transparent impression with a mentholated skin sensation.
Extra info
Hakka means mint in Japanese, and the fragrance is presented as a delicate interpretation of that note rather than a straightforward herbal cologne. It is offered as a 50 ml Eau de Parfum and is known for its cooling menthol sensation on application.