The present invention relates to a composition comprising in a hydro-alcoholic medium a thickening polymer, a derivative of menthol and a particular non-ionic surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment wherein such a composition is applied on keratin substrates. Finally the present invention relates to the use of such a composition for conferring a feeling of freshness and cleanliness to keratin substrates, and in particular to human keratin substrates, such as the skin, the scalp and the hair.