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To provide: a consumable for use in a substance delivery system, the consumable comprising a mint-flavored composition; a method of manufacturing the consumable; and a use of a botanical substance to provide a mint aroma.SOLUTION: A consumable for use in a substance delivery system comprises a mint-flavored composition comprising: (i) a first botanical substance or a constituent, derivative or extract thereof; (ii) a second, different, botanical substance or a constituent, derivative or extract thereof.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a consumable for use in a substance delivery system, the consumable comprising a mint fragrance composition. The present disclosure further relates to a method of producing the consumable and the use of a plant-based substance to provide the scent of mint. Background

[0002] Fragrance compositions are used in a variety of substance delivery systems to enhance the user experience of the substance being delivered. Aerosol supply systems, such as e-cigarettes, generally contain a reservoir of a material that can be aerosolized, such as a stock solution typically containing a flavorant and any active ingredients, from which an aerosol is then generated, for example by vaporization, and inhaled by the user. Other raw materials, such as gels or solid materials containing active ingredients and / or flavorants or fragrances, can also be aerosolized in a heating device. The fragrance can be introduced into a smoking article, such as a cigarette, via a filter element attached to one end of the tobacco rod or directly through the tobacco material. In aerosol-free delivery systems, the fragrance can be delivered in the form of a pouch-like oral product, such as a smokeless tobacco product, or an oral product containing a tobacco-free substrate.

[0003] However, regardless of the type of product, it is important that the fragrance is delivered to the user in an enjoyable form and over a wide range of profiles. In particular, it is desirable if the delivered fragrance can be tailored to other requirements, including consumer preferences and / or any regulatory restrictions. For example, it may be preferable to formulate the fragrance to create a sensory experience with a particular taste and / or scent profile. Summary

[0004] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a consumable for use in a substance delivery system, the consumable comprising a mint fragrance composition comprising: (i) a first phytomaterial, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof; (ii) a second, different phytomaterial, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, wherein the first and second phytomaterials are selected from members of the family Lamiaceae, Geraniaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae, provided that when the first phytomaterial is a spearmint or peppermint selected from the group consisting of Mentha×piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha balsamea, and Mentha haplocalyx, the second phytomaterial is not a spearmint or peppermint selected from the group consisting of Mentha×piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha balsamea, and Mentha haplocalyx; the composition has a fragrance provided by (i) and / or (ii) in addition to mint; and the consumable further comprises at least one component selected from an aerosol-forming material, an active substance, a substrate material, or a combination thereof.

[0005] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a container or package containing the consumable described herein.

[0006] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a substance delivery system comprising the consumable described herein or the container or package described herein.

[0007] In another aspect, the present disclosure is a method of preparing a consumable as defined herein, comprising: (i) providing a first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof; (ii) providing a second different plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, wherein the first and second plant-based substances are selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae families, provided that when the first plant-based substance is spearmint or peppermint, the second plant-based substance is not spearmint or peppermint; (iii) contacting (i) and (ii) to prepare a mint fragrance composition; and (iv) combining the mint fragrance composition with a further component selected from an aerosol-forming material, an active substance, a substrate material, or a combination thereof to prepare a consumable.

[0008] In another aspect, the present disclosure is the use of a plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, in a mint fragrance composition for providing other mint scents, wherein the plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Ericaceae, or Lamiaceae families, but not a member of the genus Mentha, and the composition is for use in a substance delivery system.

[0009] In another aspect, the present disclosure is the use of a plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, for providing a mint scent to a user of a substance delivery system, wherein the plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of a genus other than the genus Mentha.

[0010] In another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to the use of a plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, in a consumable for a substance delivery system to provide other mint scents, wherein the plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae families, and the consumable further comprises at least one component selected from an aerosol-forming material, an active substance, a substrate material, or a combination thereof.

[0011] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are briefly described below. The invention encompasses any combination of two, three, four or more of the above features, and any combination of two, three, four or more of the features or elements shown in the present disclosure, whether or not such features or elements are explicitly combined in the description of a particular embodiment herein. The present disclosure is intended to be read as a whole, and any separable features or elements of the present disclosure in any of its various aspects and embodiments may be combined as appropriate, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0012] For convenience of reference, these and further aspects of the present disclosure are discussed under appropriate section headings. However, the teachings under each section are not necessarily limited to each particular section.

[0013] When referring to the aspects of the present disclosure thus described in general terms, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale. The drawings are merely illustrative and should not be considered as limiting the present disclosure.

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[0015] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be understood, however, that the present disclosure is not limited to these specific details. Also, since the scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims and their equivalents, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. It is also apparent that specific details known to those skilled in the art may be omitted as appropriate for purposes of clarity.

[0016] In this specification and the claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. References to “percent dry weight” or “dry weight basis” refer to the weight based on dry ingredients (i.e., all ingredients excluding water). “Wet weight” refers to the weight of a composition that includes water or other solvents. Unless otherwise indicated, “percent weight” (or “weight %”) of a composition reflects the total wet weight of the composition (i.e., including water or other solvents).

[0017] In this specification, unless otherwise stated, the term “about” modifying the amount of a raw material refers to, for example, typical measurement procedures and liquid handling procedures for making a concentrate or solution of a physical entity; by inadvertent error in these procedures; by differences in the raw materials used, or in the production, source, or purity of the methods for carrying out the methods; and the like. The term “about” also encompasses amounts that vary depending on the various equilibrium conditions of the composition obtained from a particular initial mixture. Whether or not modified by the term “about,” the claims include equivalents of that amount.

[0018] The ranges provided in this specification provide exemplary amounts of each of the components. Each of these ranges may be used alone or in combination with the ranges of one or more other components.

[0019] Mint fragrance composition The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to consumables comprising a mint fragrance composition having a fragrance provided by a plant substance of the Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae family contained in the composition, in addition to mint.

[0020] Fragrance is defined by ASTM International (ASTM International, 2009. Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluations of Materials and Products, E253 - 09a) as (1) the perception obtained by stimulating a combination of taste buds, taste organs, and chemesthetic receptors in the oral cavity; or (2) the combined effect of taste, aroma, and chemical tactile factors caused by a substance in the oral cavity. Thus, from this definition, the three elements of fragrance: (1) taste, (2) aroma or smell, and (3) trigeminal sensation are considered.

[0021] Therefore, the term "mint fragrance" means that the user of the consumable of the substance delivery system experiences a mint (or mint - like) taste, smell, and feel from the composition. The mint fragrance is typically described, for example, as "freshness", "coldness", "chill", "refreshingness", and / or "cleanliness"; and can be described as a combination of sweetness, a fresh aromatic smell, and a cold aftertaste or cold sensation. A "mint fragrance" or "mint - like fragrance" will be readily distinguishable by those skilled in the art.

[0022] Fragrance refers to aroma or smell. In the present disclosure, orthonasal smell of an object means the perception of molecules that enter directly through the nose and rise through the nasal cavity. Therefore, the expression "other fragrance of mint" means an aroma or smell other than mint, and the mint fragrance of the composition is recognized to produce the smell / aroma of mint. The individuality of the additional fragrance is not limited and can include any aroma known in the art. Exemplary additional fragrances include apple, pineapple, chocolate, berries (e.g., raspberry, blueberry, strawberry), grapefruit, ginger, banana, orange, lemon, lime, pear, mango, basil, cinnamon, coffee, lavender, oregano, wintergreen, coconut, melon, cross gilly, grape, anise, rose, licorice, root beer, coconut, grape, green pepper, hazelnut, marshmallow, peach, thyme, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and bergamot. As will be recognized by those skilled in the art, the additional fragrance may be a combination of aromas, with one aroma being more dominant than the other. The present disclosure is not limited in this regard, and all that is required is for a distinguishable additional fragrance.

[0023] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the additional fragrance is selected from the group consisting of citrus, fruity, herb, floral, creamy (e.g., chocolate), roasted, nut, or combinations thereof. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the additional fragrance is selected from the group consisting of lemon, bergamot, orange, floral, grapefruit, lime, banana, pineapple, apple, pear, mango, basil, cinnamon, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, ginger, lavender, coconut, melon, cross gilly, grape, anise, rose, licorice, root beer, coconut, grape, green pepper, hazelnut, marshmallow, peach, thyme, basil, oregano, bay leaf, or combinations thereof.

[0024] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the additional fragrance is selected from the group consisting of apple, floral, pineapple, chocolate, berry (e.g., raspberry, blueberry, strawberry), grapefruit, ginger, banana, orange, lemon, lime, pear, mango, basil, cinnamon, coffee, lavender, oregano, wintergreen, and bergamot, or mixtures thereof. For example, the additional fragrance can be selected from the group consisting of lemon, bergamot, orange, floral, grapefruit, lime, banana, pineapple, apple, pear, mango, basil, cinnamon, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, ginger, lavender, or mixtures thereof.

[0025] The presence of the additional fragrance can be determined by inspection and perception by the user, laboratory techniques, and / or headspace technology. Headspace technology is a technique for elucidating fragrance compounds or aroma compounds present in the air surrounding an object. Devices for performing the technique are readily available and include hollow domes or spherical objects that form an airtight seal and surround the object. An inert gas is passed through or evacuated from the space containing the object so that the fragrance compounds or aroma compounds are not removed from the headspace. These compounds are then captured by various techniques, especially cold surfaces, solvent traps, and adsorbents. Once captured, the sample can be analyzed using techniques such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, or carbon-13 NMR to identify the manufactured fragrance by comparing the elucidated compounds to a known library of fragrance compounds.

[0026] Laboratory techniques that can be used include solid-phase microextraction, dynamic headspace extraction, or stir bar sorptive extraction. Typically, solid-phase microextraction or SPME can be used. SPME is a solid-phase extraction sample technique that involves the use of a fiber coated with an extraction phase that can be liquid (e.g., polymer) or solid (adsorbent) to extract various analytes (including both volatile and non-volatile) from various types of media that can be liquid or gas phase. After extraction, the SPME fiber is transferred to the inlet of a separation device for analysis, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. There are many commercially available SPME fiber coatings.

[0027] The present disclosure claims a fragrance provided by a first botanical substance and / or a second botanical substance in addition to mint, and the botanical substance is selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae families. This means that while the composition has a mint fragrance, the user experiences a wider range of aromas. With the additional fragrance, the mint fragrance composition of the present disclosure thus provides a "non-traditional mint experience" and can be described as a "non-traditional mint".

[0028] Unlike currently available mint fragrances for substance delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, tobacco heating devices, smoking products, or oral products, the compositions of the present disclosure provide a unique sensory experience by delivering a multi-sensory experience. In addition to providing the desired mint fragrance to the user, the user receives additional sensations from the additional fragrance. The additional non-mint fragrance can be selected, for example, to stimulate the user's desired sensations. For example: the refreshing taste of grapefruit, the warm note of ginger, the floral lavender note, hints of lemon and lime zest, sweet citrus, etc. This enables the manufacturer to enhance the user's experience and expand the "mint" products available to consumers.

[0029] The form of the mint flavor composition is not limited and will typically depend on the substance delivery system in which the composition will be used. The composition may be a liquid, solid, or gel. The composition may be, for example, a powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition is in the form of a liquid, solid, or gel. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition is in the form of a liquid or gel.

[0030] The mint flavor composition may also be loaded into a substrate material within a consumable. The substrate or support may be, for example, a carrier material such as paper, card, cardboard, paperboard, tobacco, recycled material (e.g., recycled tobacco), plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, polymeric (e.g., fibrous) material, glass, metal, or alloy, or may include the same. The substrate material will be discussed in more detail below.

[0031] Vegetable substance The compositions of the present disclosure include one or more constituents, derivatives, or extracts of a first vegetable substance and one or more constituents, derivatives, or extracts of a second vegetable substance. The first and second vegetable substances are different from each other and are selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae families. Also, when the first vegetable substance is spearmint or peppermint, the second vegetable substance is not spearmint or peppermint. The term "spearmint or peppermint" means the specific species and hybrids: Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, green mint, field mint, and Taiwan mint, and does not cover other types or varieties of peppermint and spearmint. Thereby, the additional fragrance of the composition is provided by vegetable substances, their constituents, derivatives, or extracts other than "traditional" mint.

[0032] As used herein, the term "botanical substance" includes, without limitation, any material derived from, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, hulls, shells, etc. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, gel, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the material is in the form of a liquid, solid, gel, powder, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc.

[0033] The Lamiaceae family is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family. They are also known as the Labiatae family. Many of the plants are aromatic in all parts and include widely used herbs such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, and lavender. At the time of writing, the most recent revision of the family was published in 2004 by Harley et al. in "Labiatae" pages 167 - 275 of The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants, Volume VII, Springer-Verlag: Berlin; Heidelberg, Germany. This revision is incorporated herein by reference and describes and provides clues to 236 genera. The list on the Angiosperm Phylogeny Website is also frequently updated: http: / / www.mobot.org / mobot / research / apweb / genera / lamiaceaegen.html. This list is incorporated herein by reference.

[0034] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Lamiaceae plant substances are from the following genera: Acanthomintha, Achyrospermum, Acinos, Acrocephalus, Acrotome, Acrymia, Adelosa, Aegiphila, Aeollanthus, Agastache, Ajuga, Ajugoides, Alajja, Alvesia, Amasonia, Amethystea, Anisochilus, Anisomeles, Asterohyptis, Ballota, Basilicum, Becium, Benguellia, Blephilia, Bostrychanthera, Bovonia, Brachysola, Brazoria, Bystropogon, Calamintha, Callicarpa, Capitanopsis, Capitanya, Caryopteris, Catoferia, Cedronella, Ceratanthus, Chaiturus, Chamaesphacos, Chaunostoma, Chelonopsis, Chloanthes, Cleonia, Clerodendrum, Clinopodium, Colebrookea, Collinsonia, Colquhounia, Comanthosphace, Congea, Conradina, Coridothymus,Cornutia, Craniotome, Cryphia, Cuminia, Cunila, Cyanostegia, Cyclotrichium, Cymaria, Dauphinea, Dicerandra, Dicrastylis, Discretitheca, Dorystoechas, Dracocephalum, Drepanocaryum, Elsholtzia, Endostemon, Englerastrum, Eremostachys, Eriope, Eriophyton, Eriopidion, Eriothymus, Erythrochlamys, Euhesperida, Eurysolen, Faradaya, Fuerstia, Galeopsis, Garrettia, Geniosporum, Glechoma, Glechon, Glossocarya, Gmelina, Gomphostemma, Gontscharovia, Hanceola, Haplostachys, Haumaniastrum, Hedeoma, Hemiandra, Hemigenia, Hemiphora, Hemizygia, Hesperozygis, Heterolamium, Hoehnea, Holmskioldia, Holocheila, Holostylon, Horminum,Hosea, Hoslundia, Huxleya, Hymenocrater, Hymenopyramis, Hypenia, Hypogomphia, Hyptidendron, Hyptis, Hyssopus, Isodictyophorus, Isodon, Isoleucas, Kalaharia, Karomia, Keiskea, Killickia, Kudrjaschevia, Kurzamra, Lachnostachys, Lagochilus, Lagopsis, Lallemantia, Lamiophlomis, Lamium, Lavandula, Leocus, Leonotis, Leonurus, Lepechinia, Leucas, Leucophae, Leucosceptrum, Limniboza, Lophanthus, Loxocalyx, Lycopus, Macbridea, Madlabium, Marmoritis, Marrubium, Marsypianthes, Matsumurella, Meehania, Melissa, Melittis, Mentha, Meriandra, Mesona, Metastachydium, Microcorys, Micromeria, Microtoena, Minthostachys, Moluccella, MonardaMonardella, Monochilus, Mosla, Neoeplingia, Neohyptis, Neorapinia, Nepeta, Newcastelia, Nosema, Notochaete, Obtegomeria, Ocimum, Octomeron, Ombrocharis, Oncinocalyx, Origanum, Orthosiphon, Otostegia, Ovieda, Oxera, Panzerina, Paralamium, Paraphlomis, Paravitex, Peltodon, Pentapleura, Perilla, Perillula, Peronema, Perovskia, Perrierastrum, Petitia, Petraeovitex, Phlomidoschema, Phlomis, Phlomoides, Phyllostegia, Physopsis, Physostegia, Piloblephis, Pitardia, Pityrodia, Platostoma, Plectranthus, Pogogyne, Pogostemon, Poliomintha, Prasium, Premna, Prostanthera, Prunella, Pseuderemostachys, Pseudocarpidium,Pseudocaryopteris, Pseudomarrubium, Puntia, Pycnanthemum, Pycnostachys, Rabdosiella, Renschia, Rhabdocaulon, Rhaphiodon, Rhododon, Rosmarinus, Rostrinucula, Rotheca, Roylea, Rubiteucris, Rydingia, Sabaudia, Saccocalyx, Salazaria, Salvia, Satureja, Schizonepeta, Schnabelia, Scutellaria, Sideritis, Siphocranion, Solenostemon, Spartothamnella, Sphenodesme, Stachydeoma, Stachyopsis, Stachys, Stenogyne, Sulaimania, Suzukia, Symphorema, Symphostemon, Synandra, Syncolostemon, Tectona, Teijsmanniodendron, Tetraclea, Tetradenia, Teucridium, Teucrium, Thorncroftia, Thuspeinanta, Thymbra, Thymus, Tinnea, Trichostema, Tripora,Selected from members of Tsoongia, Vitex, Viticipremna, Volkameria, Warnockia, Wenchengia, Westringia, Wiedemannia, Wiley, Wrixonia, Xenopoma, Zataria, Zhumeria, and Ziziphora.

[0035] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second phytochemicals, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, both the first and second phytochemicals, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, are members of the Lamiaceae family.

[0036] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is a member of the Menthae alliance. In various embodiments, both the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, are selected from members of the Menthae alliance. The Menthae alliance is part of the Lamiaceae family and includes the following genera from the above list: Lycopus, Satureja, Blephilia, Bistrorhiza, Elsholtzia, Conradina, Cuminoea, Cunila, Cyclotrichium, Diselandra, Drymosiphon, Eriostemon, Grecoa, Gonzaloa, Hedeoma, Hesperogogia, Hoenea, Harleya (treated as part of Micromeria by Harley et al. 2004), Kurzaumra, Mentha, Micromeria, Mintostachys, Monarda, Monardella, Obtegomeria, Origanum, Pentapleurum, Pyrobryum, Pogogyne, Poliomintha, Piknantherum, Rabdocaulon, Rhododon, Saccolyx, Seeboldia, Mock Pennyroyal, Timblea, Thymus, Satureja, Ziziphora, Agastache, Cedronella, Dracocephalum, Drepanocaryum, Glecoma, Heterolamium, Hymenocrater, Hyssopus, Kudojaschevia, Larreatia, Lophanthus, Marmortia, Mehania, Nepeta, Kakegai, Cleonia, Forminium, Prunella, Chaunostoma, Dorystaechas, Repentinia, Melissa, Meriandra, Neoepringia, Perovskia, Rosmarinus, Salvia, Zumeria, Akynos (treated as part of Elsholtzia by Harley et al. 2004), Karomia, and Pitardia members.

[0037] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from members of the genus Agastache, Mentha, Monarda, Mintostachys, or Melissa. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, both the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, are members of the genus Agastache, Mentha, Monarda, Mintostachys, or Melissa.

[0038] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of a genus selected from the group consisting of Agastache, Mentha, Monarda, Mentha spicata, and Melissa, and the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the genus Mentha. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the genus Mentha. In various embodiments, both the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, are selected from members of the genus Mentha.

[0039] Agastache is a genus of fragrant perennial herbaceous plants containing 22 species. As a whole, the genus is known as giant hyssop or hummingbird mint. The sections containing those species are the Agastache section Agastache (Agastache cusickii, Agastache foeniculum, Agastache nepetoides, Agastache occidentalis, Agastache parvifolia, Agastache rugose, Agastache scrophulariifolia, Agastache urticifolia), and the Agastache section Brittonastrum: (Agastache aurantiaca, Agastache breviflora, Agastache cana, Agastache coccinea, Agastache eplingiana, Agastache mearnsii, Agastache Mexicana, Agastache micrantha, Agastache pallida, Agastache pallidiflora, Agastache palmeri, Agastache pringlei, Agastache rupestris, Agastache wrightii). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Agastache plant material, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Agastache rugose species or the Agastache rupestris species, for example, Agastache rugose (Kawamidori).

[0040] Throughout the present disclosure, the use of the term "species" and any specifically named species includes all subspecies, varieties, subvarieties, cultivars, and subcultivars, as well as any hybrids and / or cultivars thereof.

[0041] The genus Monarda includes the following species: Monarda bartletti, Monarda bradburiana, Monarda citriodora, Monarda clinopodia, Monarda clinopodioides, Monarda didyma, Monarda eplingiana, Monarda fistulosa, Monarda fruticulosa, Monarda humilis, Monarda lindheimeri, Monarda luteola, Monarda maritima, Monarda media, Monarda×medioides, Monarda pectinate, Monarda pringlei, Monarda punctata, Monarda russeliana, Monarda stanfieldii, Monarda viridissima. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Monarda botanical substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Monarda citriodora species or the Monarda didyma species, for example, Monarda citriodora (lemon mint).

[0042] Melissa is a genus of perennial herbs, and the most commonly grown species of this genus is Melissa officinalis, which is commonly known as lemon balm or balm. Other species include Melissa axillaris, Melissa flava, and Melissa yunnanensis. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Melissa phytomaterial, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) species.

[0043] Mentha is a genus in which the distinction between species is more complex, hybridization occurs naturally, and there are an estimated 13 - 24 species due to some species overlapping. As is known in the art, plant hybrids generally have a given name that includes "×", for example, Mentha × piperita. Many cultivars also exist within groups of plants selected for desirable characteristics maintained during propagation of the Mentha genus. All distinct cultivars have a unique name regulated by the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants; this name consists of the phytomaterial name followed by the cultivar epithet, for example, Mentha spicata "Russian". As noted above, the present disclosure includes hybrids and cultivars.

[0044] Therefore, the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, which is a member of the Mentha genus, may be a Mentha species, Mentha hybrid, or Mentha cultivar. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, which is a member of the Mentha genus, is selected from the following species: Mentha alaica, Mentha aquatica, Mentha arvensis, Mentha atrolilacina, Mentha australis, Mentha spicata, Mentha canadensis, Mentha cervina, Mentha cunninghamii, Mentha dahurica, Mentha darvasica, Mentha diemenica, Mentha gattefossei, Mentha grandiflora, Mentha kikuchii, Mentha japonica, Mentha laxiflora, Mentha longifolia, Mentha micrantha, Mentha nemorosa, Mentha niliaca, Mentha pamiroalaica, Mentha pulegium, Mentha requienii, Mentha royleana, Mentha sachalinensis, Mentha satureioides, Mentha spicata, Mentha suaveolens, Mentha aquatica brevis, Mentha viridis, or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof.

[0045] In various embodiments, the mentha phytomaterial, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the following species: Mentha arvensis, Mentha aquatica, Mentha cervina, Mentha atrolaxina, Mentha spicata, Mentha canadensis, Mentha cardiaca, Mentha diemenica, Mentha dahurica, Mentha dalmatica, Mentha gracilis, Mentha gattefossei, Mentha grandiflora, Mentha haplocalyx, Mentha laxiflora, Mentha longifolia, Mentha microphylla, Mentha pulegium, Mentha requienii, Mentha royleana, Mentha sachalinensis, Mentha saturoides, Mentha suaveolens, Mentha aquatica brevifolia, or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof.

[0046] Accepted hybrids of the Mentha genus include: Mentha×carinthiaca (Mentha aquatica×Mentha longifolia), Mentha×dalmatica (Mentha aquatica×Mentha spicata), Mentha×dumetorum (Mentha aquatica×Mentha spicata), Mentha×gayeri, Mentha×gentilis, (syn. Mentha×gracilis; Mentha aquatica×Mentha viridis), Mentha×kuemmerlei, Mentha×locyana, Mentha×piperita (Mentha aquatica×Mentha viridis), Mentha×pyramidalis, Mentha×rotundifolia (Mentha spicata×Mentha longifolia), Mentha×suavis, (syn. Mentha×maximilianea; Mentha aquatica×Mentha longifolia), Mentha×verticillata (Mentha aquatica×Mentha aquatica), Mentha×villosa (Mentha viridis×Mentha longifolia, also known as Mojito Mint), Mentha×villosa-nervata, (Mentha spicata×Mentha viridis), Mentha×wirtgeniana (syn. Mentha×smithiana; Mentha aquatica×Mentha aquatica×Mentha viridis), and cultivars thereof.

[0047] There are numerous cultivated varieties within the Mentha genus. For example, they include Pineapple Mint (Mentha suaveolens Variegata), Lemon Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Lemon’), Basil Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Basil’), Lime Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Lime’), Grapefruit Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Grapefruit’), Strawberry Mint (Mentha spicata subsp.citrata‘Strawberry’), Orange Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Orange’), Chocolate Mint (Mentha×piperita f.citrata‘Chocolate’), Lavender Mint (Mentha×piperita‘Lavender’), Ginger Mint ‘Variegata’ (Mentha×gracilis‘Variegata’), Banana Mint (Mentha arvensis‘Banana’), Moroccan Mint (Mentha spicata var.cripsa‘Moroccan’), Curly Mint (Mentha spicata var.crispa) ‘Persia’, Green Hyssop ‘Russia’, Mentha piperita ‘Canyon’, Mentha ‘Wild Berry’, Mentha ‘Sweet Pair’, Mentha ‘Ice Hazelnut’, Mentha ‘Berry and Cream’, Mentha ‘Pink Candy Pops’, Mentha ‘Marshmallow’, Mentha ‘Oregano-Time’, Mentha ‘Sister Julie’s Wintergreen’, Mentha ‘Jim’s Candy Lime’, Mentha ‘Margarita’, and Mentha ‘Sweet Bay’.

[0048] However, the present disclosure is not limited to these species, hybrids, or cultivated varieties, or indeed to the Mentha genus. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from members of the Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Ericaceae, or Lamiaceae families, but is not a member of the Mentha genus.

[0049] Members of the Lamiaceae family other than members of the Mentha genus are discussed above. This discussion is generally applicable and includes, for example, Agastache (e.g., Agastache rugosa, Agastache rupestris "Apache Sunset"), Calamintha (e.g., Calamintha Nepeta), Pycnanthemum (e.g., Pycnanthemum pilosum), Micromeria (e.g., Micromeria fruticose), Salvia (e.g., Salvia elegans, Salvia elegans "Tangerine", Salvia dorisiana, Salvia elegans "Honey Melon", Salvia discolor, Salvia melissodora), Ocimum (e.g., Ocimum basilicum "Cinnamon", Ocimum basilicum "Anise", Ocimum selloi), or Thymus (e.g., Thymus species, Thymus "TM122", Thymus species).

[0050] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Geraniaceae family. The Geraniaceae family is a family of flowering plants placed in the order Geraniales. The family includes 830 species in 5 to 7 genera, with the largest genera being Geranium, Pelargonium, and Erodium. In various embodiments, the Geraniaceae plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Pelargonium genus. The Pelargonium genus has between 200 and 280 species. At the time of writing, the plant list approved 250 species at http: / / www.theplantlist.org / 1.1 / browse / A / Geraniaceae / Pelargonium / , and this list is incorporated herein by reference.

[0051] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the geranium plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from Pelargonium species, hybrids, or cultivars. Cultivated Pelargonium are typically divided into six groups: A) Zonal, B) Ivy-leaved, C) Regal, D) Angel, E) Unique, F) Scented-leaved, G) Species, and H) Primary hybrids. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Pelargonium plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of group F. Group F are perennial plants grown primarily for their fragrance, Almond - Pelargonium quercifolium; Apple - Pelargonium odoratissimum; Apple - Pelargonium cordifolium; Apple / Mint - Pelargonium album; Apricot / Lemon - Pelargonium scabrum; Balsam - Pelargonium panduriforme; Camphor - Pelargonium botulinum; Celery - Pelargonium ionidiflorum; Cinnamon - Pelargonium "Ardwick Cinnamon"; Coconut - Pelargonium grossalarioides (Pelargonium parriflorum); Odorocolon - Pelargonium "Brilliantine"; Eucalyptus - Pelargonium "Secret Love"; Grapefruit - Pelargonium "Pokita"; Pelargonium "Trent" or "Collabottle", which is a variety of Ginger - Pelargonium×nervosum; Hazel Nut - Pelargonium "Odorata Hazel Nut"; Lavender - Pelargonium "Lavender Lindy"; Lemon - Pelargonium crispum; Lemon - Pelargonium citronellum (Synonym - Pelargonium "Marble Gray"); Lemon Balm - Pelargonium×melissinum; Lime - Pelargonium×nervosum; Myrrh - Pelargonium myrrhifolium; Nutmeg - Pelargonium×fragrans; Old Spice - a variety of Pelargonium fragrans; Orange - Pelargonium×citriodorum (Synonym - Pelargonium "Prince of Orange"); Peach - Pelargonium "Peach and Cream"; Peppermint - Pelargonium tomentosum; Pine - Pelargonium denticulatum; Pineapple - Pelargonium "Brilliant"; Raspberry - Pelargonium "Red Raspberry"; Rose - Pelargonium graveolens (Synonym - Pelargonium roseum); Rose - Pelargonium capitatum; Rose - Pelargonium radens; Southernwood - Pelargonium abrotanifolium; Spices - Pelargonium exstipulatum; Strawberry - Pelargonium×scarboroviae; and Cultivars: "Ata of Roses" - a cultivar of P. capitatum; "Clawfoot Rose" - a cultivar of P. radens; "Doctor Livingstone" - a cultivar of P. radens; "Grey Lady Primrose" - a cultivar of P. graveolens; and "Prince Rupert" - a cultivar of P. crispum.

[0052] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Pelargonium plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from Pelargonium "Pangent Peppermint" and Pelargonium×scarboroviae.

[0053] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Asteraceae family. The Asteraceae family (or known as Compositae) is a large family of flowering plants. The family contains over 32,000 and more than 1900 genera in 13 currently recognized subfamilies. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Asteraceae plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Asteroideae subfamily. The Asteroideae subfamily is composed of several tribes including Astereae, Calenduleae, Eupatorieae, Gnaphalieae, Heliantheae, Senecioneae, and Tageteae; these tribes are grouped into three supertribes: Senecionodae, Asterodae, and Helianthodae. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Asteraceae plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Helianthodae supertribe of the Asteroideae subfamily, for example, from the Tageteae tribe.

[0054] The Tageteae tribe is divided into approximately 216 species in 28 genera, including Adenophyllum, Bajacalia, Boeberastrum, Boeberoides, Chrysactinia, Clappia, Comaclinium, Coulterella, Dysodiopsis, Dyssodia, Gymnolaena, Haploesthes, Harnackia, Hydropectis, Lescaillea, Leucactinia, Jamesianthus, Jaumea, Nicolletia, Oxypappus, Pectis, Porophyllum, Pseudoclappia, Sartwellia, Schizotrichia, Strotheria, Tagetes, Thymophylla, Urbinella, and Varilla. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the asteraceous plant material, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the genus Tagetes of the Tageteae family, for example, Tagetes lemmonii.

[0055] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from members of the Myrtaceae family. The Myrtaceae family is a family of dicotyledonous plants placed within the order Myrtales. Gymbaika, Pohutukawa, Bayram Tree, Clove, Guava, Acca (Feijoa), Allspice, and Eucalyptus are some notable members of this group. All species are woody and contain essential oils. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the Myrtaceae plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, are selected from members of the subfamily Myrtoideae, such as Gymbaika or Eucalypteae.

[0056] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from members of the genus selected from members of the Eucalypteae, such as Allosyncarpia, Angophora, Arillastrum, Corymbia, Eucalyptopsis, Eucalyptus, and Stockwellia. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from members of the genus Eucalyptus, such as Eucalyptus radiata.

[0057] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Ericaceae family. The Ericaceae family includes nine subfamilies: Enkianthoideae (1 genus, 16 species), Pyroloideae (4 genera, 40 species), Monotropoideae (10 genera, 15 species), Arbutoideae (up to 6 genera, approximately 80 species), Cassiopoideae (1 genus, 12 species), Ericoideae (19 genera, 1790 species), Harrimanelloideae (1 genus, 2 species), Styphelioideae (35 genera, 545 species), and Vaccinioideae (50 genera, 1580 species). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the Vaccinioideae subfamily of the Ericaceae family. This family contains, for example, cranberries, blueberries, bilberries, cowberries, and huckleberries.

[0058] One of the genera of the Vaccinioideae subfamily is Gaultheria; this includes approximately 135 species such as American wintergreen or checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the genus Gaultheria, such as checkerberry.

[0059] As noted above, the present disclosure indicates that when the first botanical substance is a species selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha canadensis, Mentha spicata, and Mentha arvensis, the second botanical substance is not a species selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha canadensis, Mentha spicata, and Mentha arvensis. The purpose of this proviso is to exclude the traditional mint sources, namely spearmint and peppermint, from the Mentha genus that provide the minty scent and additional scents. The present disclosure provides a minty scent and additional scents without relying on spearmint and peppermint derived from Mentha. This makes it possible to further broaden the range of the "mint" scent even more than previously recognized.

[0060] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is independently selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha longifolia, Mentha arvensis, Mentha rotundifolia, Mentha suaveolens, Melissa officinalis, Mentha citrata, Tanacetum vulgare, Mentha × piperita f. citrata, Mentha piperita 'Canyon', Mentha 'Wildberry', Mentha 'Sweet Pair', Mentha laxiflora, Mentha 'Iced Hazelnut', Mentha 'Berry and Cream', Mentha 'Pink Candy Pops', Mentha 'Marshmallow', Mentha 'Oregano-Time', Mentha 'Sister Julie's Wintergreen', Mentha 'Jims Candy Lime', Mentha 'Margarita', Mentha 'Sweet Bay', Mentha canadensis, Micromeria fruticosa, Pelargonium 'Pangent Pepper Mint', Pelargonium × scabroboria, Agastache rupestris 'Apache Sunset', Salvia elegans, Salvia elegans 'Tangerine', Eucalyptus radiata, Tagetes lucida, Salvia dorisiana, Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon', Salvia discolor, Salvia melissodora, Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon', Ocimum basilicum 'Anise', Ocimum selloi, Thymus species, Thymus 'TM122', Thymus species, Aspergillus niger, or a hybrid or cultivar thereof.

[0061] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected independently from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Glechoma hederacea, Mentha aquatica, Mentha canadensis, Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis, Melissa officinalis, Aucubae japonicae mint, Strawberry mint, Thymus vulgaris, Ginger mint, Mentha aquatica, Kentucky Colonel mint, Mojito mint, Curly mint, Mentha saccharina, Agastache rugosa, Mentha persica, Corsican mint, Mentha arvensis L. var. canadensis, Japanese mint, Egyptian mint, Calamintha nepeta, River mint, Mentha laxiflora, hybrids and / or cultivars thereof, or combinations thereof.

[0062] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is independently selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha sylvestris, Mentha × villosa, Mentha × piperita var. citrata, Mentha × piperita var. pineapple, Melissa officinalis, Mentha × piperita var. citrata, Mentha × piperita var. basil, Mentha × piperita var. lime, Mentha × piperita var. grapefruit, Mentha × piperita var. strawberry, Mentha × piperita var. orange, Mentha × piperita var. audacium, Tanacetum vulgare, Mentha × piperita var. chocolate, Mentha × piperita var. lavender, Mentha × piperita var. ginger, Mentha × piperita var. ginger 'Variegata', Mentha × piperita var. banana, Mentha aquatica, Mentha × piperita 'Canyon', Mentha 'Wildberry', Mentha 'Sweet Pair', Mentha laxiflora, Mentha 'Ice Hazelnut', Mentha 'Berry and Cream', Mentha 'Pink Candy Pops', Mentha 'Marshmallow', Mentha 'Oregano-Time', Mentha 'Sister Julie's Wintergreen', Mentha 'Jim's Candy Lime', Mentha 'Margarita', Mentha 'Sweet Bay', Mentha arvensis, Micromeria fruticosa, Pelargonium 'Pangent Peppermint', Pelargonium × scabroboria, Agastache rupestris 'Apache Sunset', Salvia elegans, Salvia elegans 'Tangerine', Eucalyptus radiata, Tagetes lucida, Salvia dorisiana, Salvia elegans 'Honeydew', Salvia discolor, Salvia melissodora, Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon', Ocimum basilicum 'Anise', Ocimum selloi, Thymus sp., Thymus 'TM122', Thymus sp., Hymenaea courbaril, or a hybrid or cultivar thereof.

[0063] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is independently selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha aquatica, Mentha canadensis, Mentha arvensis, Melissa officinalis, Ocimum americanum, Mentha cervina, Mentha diemenica, Mentha elongata, Mentha gattefossei, Mentha gracilis, Mentha haplocalyx, Mentha laxa, Mentha longifolia, Mentha pulegium, Mentha requienii, Mentha rotundifolia, Mentha sachalinensis, Agastache rugosa, Corsican mint, Mentha spicata var. canadensis, Japanese mint, Egyptian mint, Clinopodium nepeta, River mint, Mentha laxiflora, hybrids and / or cultivars thereof, or mixtures thereof.

[0064] Cultivars of the species described above can include, but are not limited to, for example, Curly mint "Persia", Apple mint "Variegata", Lemon mint, Basil mint, Lime mint, Grapefruit mint, Strawberry mint, Orange mint, Chocolate mint, Lavender mint, Ginger mint "Variegata", Banana mint, Moroccan mint, Mentha spicata "Russia", Mentha × piperita "Canyon", Mentha "Wildberry", Mentha "Sweet Pair", Mentha "Ice Doe Hazel Nut", Mentha "Berry and Cream", Mentha "Pink Candy Pops", Mentha "Marshmallow", Mentha "Oregano-Time", Mentha "Sister Julie's Wintergreen", Mentha "Jims Candy Lime", Mentha "Margarita", Mentha "Sweet Bay", or combinations thereof.

[0065] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha aquatica, Mentha canadensis, Mentha arvensis, Mentha suaveolens, Melissa officinalis, Mentha citrata, Mentha piperita 'Candy Cane', Mentha 'Wild Berry', Mentha 'Sweet Pair', Mentha laxiflora, Mentha 'Ice D Hazelnut', Mentha 'Berry and Cream', Mentha 'Pink Candy Pops', Mentha 'Marshmallow', Mentha 'Oregano-Time', Mentha 'Sister Julie's Wintergreen', Mentha 'Jims Candy Lime', Mentha 'Margarita', Mentha 'Sweet Bay', or a combination thereof.

[0066] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis, Mentha canadensis, Mentha rotundifolia, Mentha pineapple, Melissa officinalis, Mentha citrata, Mentha basilicata, Mentha limon, Mentha grapefruit, Mentha strawberry, Mentha orange, Mentha audacium, Artemisia vulgaris, Mentha chocolate, Mentha lavandula, Mentha ginger, Mentha ginger 'Variegata', Mentha banana, Mentha aquatica, Mentha Kentucky Colonel, Mentha mohite, Mentha maroccana, Mentha saccharina, Agastache rugosa, Mentha persica, Mentha spicata 'Russia', Mentha corsica, Mentha asiatica, Mentha asiatica var. canadensis, Mentha japonica, Mentha aegyptiaca, Calamintha nepeta, Mentha river, Mentha × piperita 'Canyon', Mentha 'Wildberry', Mentha 'Sweet Pair', Mentha laxiflora, Mentha 'Ice Hazelnut', Mentha 'Berry and Cream', Mentha 'Pink Candy Pops', Mentha 'Marshmallow', Mentha 'Oregano-Time', Mentha 'Sister Julie's Wintergreen', Mentha 'Jims Candy Lime', Mentha 'Margarita', Mentha 'Sweet Bay', or a combination thereof.

[0067] For example, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is from the following group: Mentha aquatica, Mentha citrata, Mentha lavandula, Mentha spicata, Mentha rotundifolia 'Variegata', Mentha grapefruit, Mentha ginger 'Variegata', Mentha × piperita, Mentha Kentucky Colonel, or a combination thereof Mentha × piperita, Mentha rotundifolia, Mentha orange, Mentha limon, Mentha spicata, Mentha strawberry, or a combination thereof Spearmint, orange mint, Mentha × piperita "Canyon", Melissa officinalis "Variegata", basil mint, Garden mint, chocolate mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", or a combination thereof Moroccan mint, Melissa officinalis, Mentha persica, lemon mint, ginger mint "Variegata", Kentucky Colonel mint, lime mint, Melissa officinalis "Variegata", or a combination thereof Mentha × piperita, chocolate mint, Mentha "Sweet Pair", Garden mint, banana mint, bergamot mint (Mentha × piperita citrata), Mentha "Wild Berry", lemon mint, chocolate mint, or a combination thereof Mentha × piperita, grapefruit mint, lime mint, garden mint, lemon mint, strawberry mint, Melissa officinalis "Variegata", bergamot mint, Mentha "Sweet Pair", lavender mint, or a combination thereof may be selected from one or more (e.g., one) of the above.

[0068] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first and second plant-based substances, or their components, derivatives, or extracts, is selected from one or more (e.g., one) of the above groups.

[0069] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a Mentha cultivar, ginger mint, Japanese mint, Corsican mint, or apple mint. Examples or suitable Mentha cultivars include orange mint, lime mint, strawberry mint, apple mint "Variegata", basil mint, chocolate mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", lemon mint, ginger mint "Variegata", Mentha "Sweet Pair", banana mint, bergamot mint, grapefruit mint, lavender mint, or a combination thereof.

[0070] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Mentha aquatica, green mint, Mentha × piperita, Audacolon mint, river mint, Mentha persica, Kentucky Colonel mint, its cultivars, or a mixture thereof.

[0071] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Mentha aquatica, green mint, Mentha × piperita, river mint, Mentha × piperita "Canyon", Moroccan mint, Mentha persica, Kentucky Colonel mint, grapefruit mint, or a mixture thereof.

[0072] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of apple mint, Corsican mint, Japanese mint, orange mint, lime mint, strawberry mint, apple mint "Variegata", basil mint, chocolate mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", lemon mint, ginger mint "Variegata", Mentha "Sweet Pair", ginger mint, banana mint, bergamot mint, grapefruit mint, lavender mint, or a mixture thereof.

[0073] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, is a cultivated variety of mint. Suitable cultivated varieties of mint have already been discussed and include orange mint, lime mint, strawberry mint, marva haka "variegata", basil mint, chocolate mint, mint "wildberry", lemon mint, ginger mint "variegata", mint "sweet pair", banana mint, bergamot mint, grapefruit mint, lavender mint, or mixtures thereof.

[0074] As described above, the compositions of the present disclosure have, in addition to mint, a scent provided by the first plant-based substance, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof and / or the second plant-based substance, or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof. This concept is supported by the various species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties discussed herein and improves the flexibility of manufacturers when attempting to produce mint-based products, such as e-cigarettes, tobacco heating devices, smoking articles, or oral products, for use in a substance delivery system.

[0075] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure is not limited to two plant substances and may include any number or additional plant substances, or their components, derivatives, or extracts, in order to construct the desired sensory profile of the mint flavor composition. Additional plant substances that may be included are selected from, but not necessarily limited to, members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae families in various embodiments. The composition can, for example, at least include a third plant substance selected from members of the Lamiaceae family, or its components, derivatives, or extracts, provided that the third plant substance is not spearmint, peppermint, or apple mint; in other words, the third plant substance is not selected from the group consisting of Mentha piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha canadensis, Mentha spicata, and Mentha arvensis. The additional plant substance containing the third plant substance can be defined in the same manner as the first and second plant substances discussed above.

[0076] The expression "component, extract, or derivative" means a component isolated from a plant substance or an active compound naturally present in a synthetically obtained plant substance. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the component isolated from a plant substance is a natural extract, for example, an oil (often referred to as an essential oil), or its component. Such extracts can be commercially available or obtained by methods known in the art. Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable methods in this regard.

[0077] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the component isolated from a plant substance is a synthetic derivative. That is, it is an active compound naturally present in a synthetically obtained plant substance. The compound can be commercially available or obtained by methods known in the art. Again, those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable methods in this regard.

[0078] In the present disclosure, for each of the plant-based substances, the source of the constituent components, extracts, or derivatives is not limited. The composition can be prepared from natural extracts / natural oils isolated from plant-based substances, synthetically obtained but naturally occurring active compounds in plant-based substances, or mixtures thereof. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant-based substances is a natural extract. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first and second plant-based substances is a natural extract. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the plant-based substances is a synthetic derivative. In various embodiments, each of the first and second plant-based substances is a synthetic derivative.

[0079] The amount of each of the plant-based substances, or its constituent components, derivatives, or extracts, is not limited, provided that the composition includes the concentration of the first plant-based substance, or its constituent components, derivatives, or extracts, and the concentration of the second plant-based substance, or its constituent components, derivatives, or extracts. As an example, each of the first and second plant-based substances, or its constituent components, derivatives, or extracts, may be present in an amount of at least 0.1 wt% based on the weight of the entire consumable. The total weight of the plant-based substances may be, for example, up to about 85% w / w based on the total weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 80% w / w. In some embodiments, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 75% w / w, for example, up to about 75 - 85% w / w. In some embodiments, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 70% w / w. In some embodiments, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 60% w / w. In some embodiments, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 50% w / w. For example, the total amount of plant-based substances present in the consumable may be between about 0.1% w / w and about 60% w / w.

[0080] In other embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is less than about 60% w / w. For example, it is less than about 50% w / w, 40% w / w, 30% w / w, 20% w / w, or 10% w / w.

[0081] In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 50% w / w at most. In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 40% w / w at most. In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 30% w / w at most. In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 20% w / w at most. In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 15% w / w at most. In some embodiments, the total amount of the plant-based substances present in the consumable is up to about 10% w / w at most.

[0082] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first and second plant-based substances, or their components, derivatives, or extracts, are present in a predetermined weight ratio. The ratio of the first plant-based substance, or its component, derivative, or extract, to the second plant-based substance, or its component, derivative, or extract, may be, for example, from 1:10 to 10:1. In some embodiments, the weight ratio is from 1:8 to 8:1. In some embodiments, the weight ratio is from 1:5 to 5:1 or 1:4 to 4:1.

[0083] In some embodiments, the plant-based substances that provide other mint scents are included in higher amounts relative to other plant-based substances, for example, in amounts greater than 10:1 to 1:1, or greater than 5:1 to 1:1. For example, if a first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, provides other mint scents, it may be present in 10 parts equivalent, and a second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, may be present in 1 part equivalent. Alternatively, the first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, may be present in 4 parts equivalent, and the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, may be present in 1 part equivalent.

[0084] Consumables and additional components Consumables according to the present disclosure include at least one additional component selected from an aerosol-forming material, an active substance, a base material, or a combination thereof. The consumable or composition can further include one or more additional fragrances, one or more sensation-inducing compounds, and / or one or more other functional materials. Often, these components will depend on the substance delivery system in which the consumable is intended to be used.

[0085] The consumable is a molded article that includes, consists essentially of, or consists of a mint fragrance composition as defined herein and additional components recited in the claims, and all or part of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use of the substance delivery system. The term "substance delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that delivers at least one substance to a user. In some embodiments, the substance delivered may be the composition itself. In other embodiments, the substance delivered may be a different material relative to the composition: an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Optionally, any of the materials can include one or more active constituents, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and one or more base materials.

[0086] In some embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 95% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 80%, such as from 1 wt% to about 70 wt%, or from 10 wt% to about 60 wt% based on the weight of the consumable.

[0087] In other embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 20% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.01% to about 15%, such as from about 0.1% to about 10% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 0.5% to about 7.5% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 1% to about 5% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 5%, such as from about 0.25% to about 4.5% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 5% to about 4% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 0.75% to about 3.5% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 1% to about 3% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 1.5% to about 2.5% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 2%, such as from about 0.01% to about 1.5% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 0.05% to about 1% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 0.1% to about 0.75% based on the weight of the consumable, such as from about 0.1% to about 0.5% based on the weight of the consumable. Those skilled in the art will recognize that these amounts can be combined with the amounts of other components that make up the consumable, such as the aerosol-forming material, the active substance, and / or the substrate material.

[0088] The active substances used in this specification may be physiologically active materials, which are materials intended to achieve or enhance physiological reactions. The active substances can be selected, for example, from dietary supplements, nootropics, and psychoactive agents. The active substances may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substances can include, for example, vitamins such as nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamin B6 or vitamin B12 or vitamin C, melatonin, cannabinoids, or their constituents, derivatives, or combinations. The active substances can include one or more constituents, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco, cannabis, or another plant substance.

[0089] In some embodiments, the active substance includes nicotine or a salt thereof (e.g., nicotine bitartrate / nicotine hydrogen tartrate). In some embodiments, the active substance includes caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the mint flavor composition includes an active substance that is nicotine or a salt thereof. In other embodiments, the mint flavor composition is nicotine-free. The nicotine-free composition can include a nicotine-free tobacco substitute.

[0090] As described herein, the active substance can include one or more constituents, derivatives, or extracts of cannabis, such as one or more cannabinoids or terpenes. Cannabinoids are a class of natural or synthetic chemical compounds that act on the cannabinoid receptors of cells (i.e., CB1 and CB2) in the brain to suppress neurotransmitter release. Cannabinoids are cyclic molecules that exhibit certain properties, such as the ability to easily cross the blood-brain barrier. Cannabinoids may occur naturally in plants such as cannabis (phytocannabinoids), in animals (endocannabinoids), or may be produced artificially (synthetic cannabinoids). Species of the genus Cannabis represent at least 85 different phytocannabinoids, which can be classified into subcategories including cannabigerol, cannabinchromene, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinol, and cannabidiolic acid, as well as other cannabinoids, such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinchromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDL), cannabinocyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidiovaleric acid (CBDV), cannabinchromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerolic acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabinotriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCV A).

[0091] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the active substance is a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In various embodiments, cannabidiol or tetrahydrocannabinol is a synthetic substance.

[0092] When consumed by a user, the active substance can be present in any suitable amount according to the desired dosage. In various embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 10% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 9% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 8% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 7% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 6% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 5% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 4% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 3% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 2% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the active substance can be present in an amount of about 0.01% to about 1% based on the weight of the consumable.

[0093] Throughout this disclosure, the term "based on the weight of the consumable" means the total weight of the consumable.

[0094] In other embodiments, for example, when the active substance is nicotine or a salt thereof, the active substance can be present in an amount of 6% or less based on the weight of the consumable. For example, 5% by weight or less, 4% by weight or less, 3% by weight or less, 2% by weight or less, or 1% by weight or less. Each of these ranges can have a lower limit of 0.1% by weight, 0.2% by weight, 0.3% by weight, 0.4% by weight, 0.5% by weight, 0.6% by weight, 0.7% by weight, or 0.8% by weight.

[0095] In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 0.4 to about 6 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 0.8 to about 6 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 1 to about 6 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 1.8 to about 6 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0096] In another embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 3 wt% or less based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 0.4 to about 3 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 0.8 to about 3 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 1 to about 3 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of about 1.8 to about 3 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0097] In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of less than about 1.9 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount of less than about 1.8 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.4 wt% to less than about 1.9 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.4 wt% to less than about 1.8 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.5 wt% to less than about 1.9 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.5 wt% to less than about 1.8 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.8 wt% to less than about 1.9 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 0.8 wt% to less than about 1.8 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 1 wt% to less than about 1.9 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, nicotine is present in an amount from about 1 wt% to less than about 1.8 wt% based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0098] In one embodiment, the consumable does not contain nicotine.

[0099] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the consumable comprises one or more aerosol-forming materials. An aerosol-forming material is a material that can generate an aerosol when heated, irradiated, or excited, for example, by any other method. The term "aerosol-generating material" can be used interchangeably with "aerosol-forming material". The aerosol-forming material can be in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, which may or may not contain an active substance or active ingredient as defined herein. The aerosol-forming material can further comprise one or more additional flavorants and optionally one or more other functional materials, all as defined herein.

[0100] In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material can include an "amorphous solid", which can also be referred to as a "monolithic solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can hold a certain kind of fluid, such as a liquid, within the amorphous solid. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material can include, for example, from about 50 wt%, about 60 wt%, or about 70 wt% of the amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, about 95 wt%, or about 100 wt% of the amorphous solid.

[0101] In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material can include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triethylene glycol diacetate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenylacetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material includes propylene glycol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material includes glycerol, for example, propylene glycol, glycerol, or a mixture thereof.

[0102] In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 10% w / w to 95% w / w based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 20% w / w to 95% w / w based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 30% w / w to 95% w / w based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 40% w / w to 95% w / w based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0103] In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 50% w / w to 90% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 50% w / w to 85% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 50% w / w to 80% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of 50% w / w to 75% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0104] In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 10% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 20% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 30% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 40% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 50% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 55% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 60% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 65% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 70% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 75% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 80% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 85% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable. In one embodiment, the aerosol-forming material is present in an amount of at least 90% w / w, based on the total weight of the consumable.

[0105] In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 12% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 11% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 10% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 5% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 1% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable contains less than 0.5% w / w water. In some embodiments, the consumable is substantially free of water.

[0106] In one embodiment, both glycerol and propylene glycol are present as aerosol-forming materials in the consumable. For example, glycerol and propylene glycol may be present in the consumable in the following amounts: based on the total weight of glycerol and propylene glycol present in the material, 60 - 90% w / w propylene glycol; and 40 - 10% w / w glycerol. In one embodiment, glycerol and propylene glycol are present in the consumable in the following amounts: based on the total weight of glycerol and propylene glycol present in the consumable, 70 - 80% w / w propylene glycol and 30 - 20% w / w glycerol.

[0107] In one embodiment, the consumable is liquid at about 25°C.

[0108] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition optionally contains one or more sensation-provoking compounds, but does not contain any other additional flavoring or perfume. The composition does not contain, for example, flavoring agents for providing the additional scents described above: citrus, fruity, herb, floral, creamy, roasted, nutty, or mixtures thereof.

[0109] In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition comprises a naturally occurring flavoring material, a botanical substance, an extract of a botanical substance, a synthetically obtained material, or a combination thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, katsura leaves, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, peppermint, anise, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, redberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus, damson, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, cart, naswar, kinma, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange flower, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang ylang, sage, perilla, wasabi, bell pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, camphor tree, cocoa, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgoGinkgo biloba, hibiscus, rose, laurel, mate, orange peel, rose, tea such as green tea or black tea, thyme, juniper, chrysanthemum flower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, artemisia, turmeric, cilantro, ginger, blackcurrant, aster, pimento, mace, damiana, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chive, caraway, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphor), flavor enhancer, bitter receptor site blocker, sensory receptor site activator or sensory receptor site stimulant, sugar and / or alternative sugar (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives, e.g., charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plant substances, or breath fresheners, and may contain one or more additional fragrances or flavoring agents. They may be imitation, synthetic raw materials or natural raw materials, or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, e.g., a liquid such as an oil, a solid such as a powder, or a gas.

[0110] In some embodiments, the additional fragrance contains menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the additional fragrance contains eugenol. In some embodiments, the additional fragrance contains flavor components extracted from tobacco. In some embodiments, the additional fragrance contains flavor components extracted from cannabis.

[0111] In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 10 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 9 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 8 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 7 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 6 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 5 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 4 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 3 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 2 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of additional fragrance present in the composition is up to about 1 w / w%.

[0112] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the additional fragrance is present in an amount less than each of a first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, and a second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof. The additional fragrance may be menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint and may be present in an amount up to about 1 w / w%.

[0113] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the composition further comprises one or more sensation-inducing compounds. The sensation-inducing compounds are those that seek to achieve a normally chemically induced somatic sensation and are perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (nerve of the trigeminal nerve) in addition to or instead of the olfactory or gustatory nerves, and these can include agents that produce the effects of heating, cooling, stinging, and numbing. Suitable heating effect agents may include, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable coolants may include, but are not limited to, eugenol, WS-3, and WS-23. The composition can include a sensation-inducing compound selected from the group consisting of, for example, WS-3, WS-23, carvacrol, eugenol, 1,8-cineole, and 4-methoxycinnamaldehyde.

[0114] In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 10 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 9 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 8 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 7 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 6 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 5 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 4 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 3 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 2 w / w%. In some embodiments, the total amount of the sensation-inducing compound present in the composition is up to about 1 w / w%.

[0115] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the consumable includes one or more base materials. The term "base material" means a substance or material that supports or bears the mint flavor composition. The base material may be a solid, liquid, or gel. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the base material is a solid or gel. The base material may be a material selected from the group consisting of, for example, fibrous materials such as paper, tobacco, non-tobacco plant materials (e.g., cellulose), or combinations thereof. The cellulose base may include, for example, cellulose acetate or a derivative thereof, including the cellulose acetate filter of a smoking article.

[0116] The base may include non-tobacco plant materials including grains (e.g., corn, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat flour, etc.), sugar beet (e.g., FIBREX® brand filler available from International Fiber Corporation), bran fiber, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of derivatives of non-tobacco plant materials include starch (e.g., from potatoes, wheat, rice, corn), natural cellulose, and modified cellulose materials. In some embodiments, the non-tobacco plant material base includes starch, cellulose material, or both. The cellulose material can be used, for example, to enhance certain sensory receptive properties such as touch and mouthfeel, and to enhance the integrity or compressibility of the consumable for oral use.

[0117] In some embodiments, the cellulose material may be microcrystalline cellulose (mcc). The mcc may be synthetic or semi-synthetic and can be obtained entirely from natural cellulose. The cellulose derivative can be present, for example, in an amount of about 10 to 80% based on the weight of the consumable. In some embodiments, the cellulose substrate, for example, the cellulose derivative substrate, is present in an amount of about 10 to 70% based on the weight of the consumable. When a cellulose substrate is present, the consumable can contain no more than about 10% by weight of tobacco material, based on the total weight of the consumable, excluding any nicotine present. In various embodiments, a consumable comprising a non-tobacco plant material substrate (e.g., cellulose) contains no more than about 5% by weight of tobacco material, based on the total weight of the consumable, excluding any nicotine present.

[0118] The tobacco material, which is included in addition to the non-plant material substrate or used as the substrate itself, can be prepared from any type or any form of tobacco. The present disclosure is not limited in this regard. Generally, the tobacco material is obtained from harvested plants of the Nicotiana species. Exemplary Nicotiana species include N. tabacum, N. rustica, N. alata, N. arentsii, N. excelsior, N. forgetiana, N. glauca, N. glutinosa, N. gossei, N. kawakamii, N. knightiana, N. langsdorffi, N. otophora, N. setchelli, N. sylvestris, N. tomentosa, N. tomentosiformis, N. undulata, N. x sanderae, N. africana, N. amplexicaulis, N. benavidesii, N. bonariensis, N. debneyi, N. longiflora, N. maritina, N. megalosiphon, N. occidentalis, N. paniculata, N. plumbaginifolia, N. raimondii, N. rosulata, N. simulans, N. stocktonii, N. suaveolens, N. umbratica, N. velutina, N. wigandioides, N. acaulis, N. acuminata, N. attenuata, N. benthamiana, N.Examples include Cavicola, N. clevelandii, N. cordifolia, N. corymbosa, N. fragrans, N. goodspeedii, N. linearis, N. miersii, N. nudicaulis, N. obtusifolia, N. occidentalis subsp. Hersperis, N. pauciflora, N. petunioides, N. quadrivalvis, N. repanda, N. rotundifolia, N. solanifolia, and N. spegazzinii.

[0119] Various other representative types of plants from Nicotiana species are shown in Goodspeed, The Genus Nicotiana (Chonica Botanica) (1954); U.S. Patent No. 4,660,577 to Sensabaugh, Jr. et al.; U.S. Patent No. 5,387,416 to White et al.; U.S. Patent No. 7,025,066 to Lawson et al.; U.S. Patent No. 7,798,153 to Lawrence, Jr., and U.S. Patent No. 8,186,360 to Marshall et al., each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Descriptions of various types of tobacco, growing practices, and harvesting practices are shown in Tobacco Production, Chemistry and Technology, Davis et al. (Eds.) (1999), which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0120] Various parts and portions of Nicotiana plants can be included within the tobacco materials disclosed herein. For example, in fact, all of the plant (e.g., the whole plant) can be harvested and used by itself. Alternatively, various parts or fragments of the plant can be harvested and separated for further use after harvesting. For example, flowers, leaves, stems, petioles, roots, seeds, and various combinations can be isolated for further use or processing.

[0121] When nicotine is present in the consumable, the nicotine can be added or can be inherently present if the base material is a tobacco base material. In one embodiment, the base material comprises at least one tobacco base material. The tobacco base material can be a solid, liquid, or gel. In one embodiment, the tobacco base material is a solid. The tobacco identity is not limited; it can be any type or any grade of tobacco, for example, any part such as the leaf or stem of any member of the Nicotiana genus, and its regenerated material. In one embodiment, the tobacco is from the Nicotiana tabacum species. The tobacco base material can be from one variety of tobacco or from two or more varieties of tobacco, which, as is known in the art, can be referred to as a blend. Examples of tobacco varieties that can be used include, but are not limited to, Virginia tobacco, Burley tobacco, Oriental tobacco, and Rustica tobacco.

[0122] In one embodiment, the tobacco base material is a pH-treated tobacco material; the pH treatment of tobacco is well-known in the art. Generally, through pH treatment, the pH of the tobacco material rises from acidic pH to alkaline pH. The tobacco base material may be in any suitable form, including the case where the tobacco base material is a pH-treated tobacco material. In one embodiment, the tobacco base material is in the form of particles, beads, granules, etc. The shape and / or size of such particles, beads, or granules are not limited in the context of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable sizes and suitable shapes, as well as methods by which such sizes and shapes can be achieved.

[0123] In another embodiment, the base material includes a non-tobacco base material.

[0124] One or more other functional materials may depend on the type of substance delivery system in which the composition is used and can include one or more of a pH regulator, a humectant, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer, and / or an antioxidant. In particular, the pH regulator can include one or more acids selected from organic acids or inorganic acids. An example of an inorganic acid is phosphoric acid. The organic acid can include carboxylic acid. The carboxylic acid can be any suitable carboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the acid is a monocarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the acid can be selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, lactic acid, formic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, pyruvic acid, levulinic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, oleic acid, sorbic acid, propionic acid, phenylacetic acid, and mixtures thereof.

[0125] In certain embodiments, one or more humectants can be used in a consumable, for example, with a tobacco or non-plant material substrate. Examples of humectants include, but are not limited to, glycerin, propylene glycol, and the like. When included, the humectant is typically provided in an amount sufficient to provide the desired moisture attributes to the mixture. Further, in some examples, the humectant can impart desired flow characteristics to the mixture for deposition into a mold. When present, the humectant will typically constitute about 5% or less by weight of the mixture (e.g., about 0.5% to about 5%). When present, representative amounts of the humectant are about 0.1% to about 1% by weight, or about 1% to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the mixture.

[0126] Container The present disclosure is further related to a container or package containing the consumables as defined herein. The container or package can independently include one or more of the additional components defined above. Specifically, the container can include an active constituent, one or more additional flavorings, one or more sensation-provoking compounds, one or more aerosol-forming base materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0127] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the container or package is a pouch-shaped oral product that includes a saliva-permeable pouch and the consumables as defined herein. The consumables can be incorporated within the pouch. In such embodiments, the consumables include a substrate material that is a non-tobacco plant material, for example, a cellulose material, or a tobacco substrate material. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the container or package is a cartomiser for an aerosol delivery system, and the consumables include an aerosol-forming base material.

[0128] Substance delivery system The present disclosure provides a substance delivery system that includes a consumable as defined herein, or a container or package as defined herein. The substance delivery system can be implemented as a combustible aerosol supply system, a non-combustible aerosol supply system, or an aerosol-free delivery system. More particularly, these systems are as follows: A combustible aerosol supply system, such as a cigarette, cigarillo, cigar, and pipe tobacco, or roll-your-own cigarette tobacco, or self-made cigarette tobacco (or based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reclaimed tobacco, tobacco substitutes, or other smoking materials); A non-combustible aerosol supply system that releases a compound from an aerosol-forming material without burning the aerosol-forming material, such as an electronic cigarette, a tobacco heating product, and a hybrid system for generating an aerosol using a combination of aerosol-forming materials; and An aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user in another way that does not form an aerosol, including, but not limited to, orally, nasally, transdermally, or oral products such as lozenges, gums, patches, molded articles including inhalable powders, and oral tobacco including snus or sniff tobacco, wherein the at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine, the aerosol-free delivery system.

[0129] According to the present disclosure, a “combustible” aerosol supply system is a system that combusts or burns a constituent aerosol-forming material of an aerosol supply system (or a member thereof) during use to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user. In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of cigarettes, cigars, and cigars. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to members for use in a combustible aerosol supply system, such as filters, filter rods, filter segments, tobacco rods, spills, aerosol modifier release members, such as capsules, threads, or beads, or papers, such as plug wrap, tip paper, or cigarette paper.

[0130] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the substance delivery system is a combustible aerosol supply system. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the substance delivery system is a member of a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a filter, filter rod, filter segment, tobacco rod, spill, aerosol modifier release member, such as a capsule, thread, or bead, or paper, such as plug wrap, tip paper, or cigarette paper.

[0131] According to the present disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol supply system is a system that does not burn or ignite the constituent aerosol-generating material of the aerosol supply system (or its components) in order to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user. In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol supply system, such as a powered non-combustible aerosol supply system. In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), although the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not a requirement. In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a non-combustion heating system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0132] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is a hybrid system for generating an aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, and one or more of the aerosol-generating materials can be heated. Each of the aerosol-generating materials can be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material can include, for example, tobacco or non-tobacco products.

[0133] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the substance delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol supply system. Typically, the non-combustible aerosol supply system can include a non-combustible aerosol supply device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol supply device. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables, sometimes referred to as shaped articles throughout the present disclosure, comprising an aerosol-forming body material and a mint flavor composition configured to be used in a non-combustible aerosol supply device.

[0134] In some embodiments, a non-combustible aerosol supply system, for example, the non-combustible aerosol supply device can include a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, a power supply or a heat generating power source. In some embodiments, the heat generating power source includes a carbon base material and can be energized to distribute power in the form of heat to the aerosol generating material or to a heat transfer material in the vicinity of the heat generating power source.

[0135] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system can include a region for receiving consumables, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. In some embodiments, the consumables for use in the non-combustible aerosol supply device can include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage region, an aerosol generating material transfer member, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation region, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0136] FIG. 1 is a highly schematic diagram (not to exact scale) of an example aerosol supply system, for example, an e-cigarette 10, to which embodiments are applicable. The e-cigarette generally has a cylindrical shape and extends along the longitudinal axis shown by the dashed line (however, aspects of the present disclosure are applicable to e-cigarettes configured in other shapes and configurations), and includes two main members, namely, an aerosol supply device 20 and a shaped article 30.

[0137] The shaped article 30 includes a storage section 38 for an aerosolizable material (stock solution) containing the aerosolizable material (stock solution), and an aerosol will be generated from the storage section 38. This material may correspond to a consumable according to the present disclosure, or the consumable may be included in a separate compartment through which heated air passes (not shown in FIG. 1). The shaped article 30 further includes an aerosol generation member (heating element or heater) 36 for heating the aerosolizable material to generate an aerosol. A transport element or wicking element or wick 37 is provided to deliver the aerosolizable material from the storage section 38 to the heating element 36. One or more members of the wick 37 are in fluid communication with the aerosolizable material in the storage section 38, and the aerosolizable material is drawn by wicking or capillary action along or through the wick 37 into one or more members of the wick 37 that are in contact with the heater 36.

[0138] Vaporization of the aerosolizable material occurs at the contact surface between the wick 37 and the heater 36 due to the supply of thermal energy to the aerosolizable material to cause evaporation, thereby generating an aerosol. The aerosolizable material, the wick 37, and the heater 36 can be collectively referred to as an aerosol source or a vapor source. The wick 37 and the heater 36 can be collectively referred to as a vaporizer or an atomizer 15. Typically, there will be a single wick, although it is envisioned that two or more wicks, such as two, three, four, or five wicks, may be present. The wick may be formed from a sintered material. The sintered material can include sintered ceramics, sintered metal fibers / powders, or a combination of the two. The sintered wick (or at least one / some / all of the sintered wicks) can be attached to or embedded in an electrical resistance heater. Such heaters may be formed from a thermally conductive alloy, such as a NiCr alloy. Alternatively, the sintered material can have electrical properties such that it is heated when an electric current passes through it. Thus, the aerosol generating member and the wick can be considered to be integrated. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating member and the wick are formed from the same material and form a single member.

[0139] The molded article 30 further includes a mouthpiece 35 having an opening through which the user can inhale the aerosol generated by the vaporizer 15. The aerosol for inhalation can be described as an aerosol stream or an inhalable air stream.

[0140] The aerosol delivery device 20 comprises a power source (hereinafter a rechargeable battery or battery 14, referred to as a battery) for providing power for the e-cigarette 10, and a controller (printed circuit board (PCB)) 28, and / or other electronic devices generally for controlling the e-cigarette 10. Therefore, the aerosol delivery device can also be considered as a battery section or a control unit or a control section. During operation of the device, the controller will determine that the user has initiated a request for aerosol generation. This can be done via a button on the device that sends a signal to the controller that powers the aerosol generator. Alternatively, a sensor located in the airflow path or a sensor near the airflow path can detect the airflow through the airflow path and transfer this detection to the controller. The sensor can also be present in addition to the presence of a button, since it can be used to determine certain usage characteristics, such as airflow, aerosol generation timing, etc. For example, in use, if the heater 36 receives power from the battery 14 and is controlled by the circuit board 28 in response to a pressure change possibly detected by an air pressure sensor (not shown), the heater 36 vaporizes the aerosolizable material delivered by the wick 37 to generate an aerosol, which is then inhaled by the user through the opening of the mouthpiece 35. When the user inhales through the mouthpiece, the aerosol is carried from the aerosol source to the mouthpiece 35 along an air flow path (not shown in FIG. 1) that connects the aerosol source to the mouthpiece opening.

[0141] In this particular example, as shown in FIG. 1, the device 20 and the molded article 30 are removably attached to each other by separation in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. However, when the system 10 is used, the engagement elements 21, 31 (e.g., screws, magnetic attachment, or bayonet attachment) cooperate to provide a mechanical and electrical connection between the device 20 and the molded article 30, in particular by connecting the heater 36 to the battery 14, whereby the device 20 and the molded article 30 are coupled. The battery can be charged as known to those skilled in the art.

[0142] In some embodiments, the shaped article comprises / forms a sealed container. For example, the sealed container can be hermetically sealed. The hermetically sealed container can include a blister pack having one or more hermetically sealed compartments for storage of one or more shaped articles containing the compositions described herein.

[0143] In some embodiments, the substance delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user in another way without forming an aerosol, including, but not limited to, orally, nasally, transdermally, and orally administered products such as lozenges, gums, patches, shaped articles containing inhalable powders, and oral tobacco products including snus or sniff tobacco, wherein the at least one substance may or may not contain nicotine.

[0144] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the substance delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system. The non-aerosol delivery system can be, for example, a smokeless tobacco composition in which at least one tobacco material acts as a substrate for a mint flavor composition, or an oral product in the form of a pouch containing a consumable. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a pouch-shaped product 100 taken across the width of the product, showing an outer pouch 102 filled with a consumable 104 of the present disclosure.

[0145] The various embodiments described herein are presented only to assist in understanding and teaching the features recited in the claims. These embodiments are provided only as representative samples and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive. The advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and / or other aspects described herein are not to be considered as limitations of the scope of the invention defined by the claims or equivalents of the claims, and other embodiments may be used and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention recited in the claims. The various embodiments of the invention may, as appropriate, include, consist of, or consist essentially of suitable combinations of the disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc., other than those specifically described herein. Additionally, the present disclosure can include other inventions that are not currently claimed, but which may be claimed in the future.

Claims

1. A consumable for use in a substance delivery system, comprising a mint fragrance composition, the mint fragrance composition comprising (i) a first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof; (ii) a second different plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof; comprising the first and second plant-based substances are selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae, or Ericaceae families; provided that when the first plant-based substance is spearmint or peppermint selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha sylvestris, and Mentha arvensis, the second plant-based substance is not spearmint or peppermint selected from the group consisting of Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Mentha spicata, Mentha sylvestris, and Mentha arvensis; the composition has a scent provided by (i) and / or (ii) in addition to mint, and the consumable further comprises at least one component selected from an aerosol-forming material, an active substance, a substrate material, or a combination thereof.

2. The consumable according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Lamiaceae family.

3. The consumable according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Menthaeae tribe.

4. The consumable according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Mentha genus.

5. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Ericaceae family, for example, a member of the Rhododendron genus.

6. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one of the first and second plant-based substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the Eucalyptus genus.

7. The consumable according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the first and second plant substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of the family Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Ericaceae, or Lamiaceae, but not a member of the genus Mentha.

8. The consumable according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the first and second plant substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Agastache rugosa, Calamintha nepeta, Lemon Marigold, Pelargonium 'Pangent Peppermint', Pelargonium × scarboroviana, Mountain Mint, Micromeria fruticosa, Eucalyptus radiata, Agastache rupestris 'Apache Sunset', Salvia elegans, Salvia elegans 'Tangerine', Salvia dorisiana, Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon', Salvia discolor, Salvia melissodora, Basil 'Cinnamon', Basil 'Anise', Ocimum seroi, Thymus sp., Thymus 'TM122', Thymus sp., or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof.

9. At least one of the first and second plant substances, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is Mentha × piperita, Mentha viridis, Glechoma hederacea, Glechoma longituba, Glechoma taiwanensis, Malva verticillata, Pineapple Mint, Melissa officinalis, Lemon Mint, Basil Mint, Lime Mint, Grapefruit Mint, Strawberry Mint, Orange Mint, Ageratum houstonianum, Artemisia vulgaris, Chocolate Mint, Lavender Mint, Ginger Mint, Ginger Mint 'Variegata', Banana Mint, Mentha aquatica, Kentucky Colonel Mint, Mojito Mint, Morocco Mint, Mentha saccharina, Agastache rugosa, Curly Mint 'Persia', Glechoma hederacea 'Russia', Corsican Mint, Mentha pulegium, Mentha pulegium var. canadensis, Mentha arvensis, Egyptian Mint, Calamintha nepeta, River Mint, Mentha piperita 'Canyon', Mentha 'Wild Berry', Mentha 'Sweet Pair', Mentha laxiflora, Mentha 'Ice Do Hazelnut', Mentha "Berry and Cream", Mentha "Pink Candy Pops", Mentha "Marshmallow", Mentha "Oregano-Time", Mentha "Sister Julie's Wintergreen", Mentha "Jim's Candy Lime", Mentha "Margarita", Mentha "Sweet Bay", Mountain Mint, Micromeria fruticosa, Pelargonium "Pangent Peppermint", Pelargonium × scabroborovia, Agastache rupestris "Apache Sunset", Salvia elegans, Salvia elegans "Tangerine", Eucalyptus radiata, Lemon Marigold, Salvia dorisiana, Salvia elegans "Honey Melon", Salvia discolor, Salvia melissodora, Basil "Cinnamon", Basil "Anise", Ocimum seroi, Chimus species, Chimus "TM122", Chimus species, Himekoji, or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof, the consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. Each of the first and second plant substances, or their components, derivatives, or extracts, (1) Mentha aquatica, Lemon Mint, Lavender Mint, Midori Hakkka, Malva Hakkka "Variegata", Grapefruit Mint, Ginger Mint "Variegata", Mentha × piperita, Kentucky Colonel Mint, or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof; (2) Mentha × piperita, Malva Hakkka, Orange Mint, Lime Mint, Midori Hakkka, Strawberry Mint, or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof; (3) River Mint, Orange Mint, Mentha × piperita "Canyon", Malva Hakkka "Variegata", Basil Mint, Midori Hakkka, Chocolate Mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof; (4) Moroccan Mint, Malva Hakkka, Curly Mint "Persia", Lemon Mint, Ginger Mint "Variegata", Kentucky Colonel Mint, Lime Mint, Malva Hakkka "Variegata", or a hybrid and / or cultivar thereof; (5) Mentha × piperita, chocolate mint, Mentha "Sweet Pair", green hyssop, banana mint, bergamot mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", lemon mint, chocolate mint, or its hybrid and / or cultivar; or (6) A consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 9, independently selected from Mentha × piperita, grapefruit mint, lime mint, green hyssop, lemon mint, strawberry mint, marva hyssop "Variegata", bergamot mint, Mentha "Sweet Pair", lavender mint, or its hybrid and / or cultivar. (Claim 11) (11) A consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of marva hyssop, orange mint, lime mint, strawberry mint, marva hyssop "Variegata", basil mint, chocolate mint, Mentha "Wild Berry", lemon mint, ginger mint "Variegata", Mentha "Sweet Pair", ginger mint, banana mint, bergamot mint, grapefruit mint, lavender mint, or its hybrid and / or cultivar. (Claim 12) (12) A consumable according to claim 11, wherein the second plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from the group consisting of Mentha aquatica, green hyssop, Mentha × piperita, river mint, Mentha × piperita "Canyon", Moroccan mint, Mentha persica, Kentucky kernel mint, grapefruit mint, or its hybrid and / or cultivar. (Claim 13) (13) A consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the composition comprises a third plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, and the third plant-based substance is selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae, or Ericaceae families; provided that the third plant-based substance is not peppermint, spearmint, or apple mint (marva hyssop). (Claim 14) (14) A consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the additional fragrance is selected from the group consisting of citrus, fruity, floral, herb, creamy (e.g., chocolate), roasted, nut, or a combination thereof. (Claim 15) The additional fragrance is selected from the group consisting of lemon, bergamot, orange, floral, grapefruit, lime, banana, pineapple, apple, pear, mango, basil, cinnamon, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, ginger, lavender, coconut, melon, crossgri, grape, anise, rose, licorice, root beer, coconut, grape, green pepper, hazelnut, marshmallow, peach, thyme, basil, oregano, bay leaf, or a combination thereof, the consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the composition further comprises one or more sensation-inducing compounds.

17. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the active substance is a physiologically active substance, for example, a substance selected from the group consisting of nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins such as vitamin B6 or vitamin B12 or vitamin C, melatonin, cannabinoid, or a constituent, derivative, or combination thereof.

18. The consumable according to claim 17, wherein the active substance is nicotine.

19. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 18, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel.

20. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the composition is nicotine-free.

21. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein at least one of the plant substances is a natural extract.

22. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein at least one of the plant substances is a synthetic derivative.

23. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the mint fragrance composition is present in an amount of about 0.001% to about 20% based on the weight of the consumable.

24. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the additional component comprises an aerosol-forming material selected from one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenylacetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

25. The consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the additional component comprises a base material, and the base material is a material selected from the group consisting of fibrous materials, such as paper, tobacco, non-tobacco plant materials (e.g., cellulose), or combinations thereof.

26. A container or package containing the consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 25.

27. The container or package according to claim 26, which is a pouch-shaped oral product containing a saliva-permeable pouch.

28. A substance delivery system comprising the consumable according to any one of claims 1 to 25, or the container or package according to claim 26 or claim 27.

29. The substance delivery system according to claim 28, wherein the system is a combustible aerosol supply system, a non-combustible aerosol supply system, or an aerosol-free delivery system.

30. A method for preparing a consumable as defined in any one of claims 1 to 25, comprising: (i) providing a first plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof; (ii) providing a second different plant-based substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, wherein the first and second plant-based substances are selected from members of the Lamiaceae, Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Solanaceae, or Ericaceae families; provided that when the first plant-based substance is spearmint or peppermint, the second plant-based substance is not spearmint or peppermint; (iii) contacting (i) and (ii) to prepare the mint flavor composition. (iv) preparing the consumable by combining the mint fragrance composition with a further component selected from an aerosol-forming substrate material, an active substance, a base material, or a combination thereof A method comprising the above steps. **Claim 31** Use of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, in a mint fragrance composition for providing other mint scents, wherein the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the family Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Ericaceae, or Lamiaceae, but not a member of the genus Mentha, and the composition is for use in a substance delivery system. **Claim 32** Use of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, for providing a mint scent to a user of a substance delivery system, wherein the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is a member of a genus other than Mentha. **Claim 33** Use of a plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, in a consumable for a substance delivery system for providing other mint scents, wherein the plant substance, or a constituent, derivative, or extract thereof, is selected from members of the family Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, or Ericaceae, and the consumable further comprises at least one component selected from an aerosol-forming substrate material, an active substance, a base material, or a combination thereof.

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