The Pureology Hydrate line has a scent that’s a combination of anise, bergamot, and patchouli. These three scents should result in an earthy scent that isn’t too sweet or too tart. However, many say Pureology Hydrate smells like mint. I personally think it has a clean scent, but yes it does have a minty scent to it. Doing some more digging, the line is made with even more oils, specifically mint-based essential oils. These oils dominate over others, giving Hydrate its minty smell.