Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Middle (heart) note Floral Herbal Essential oil

Sweet, apple-like and herbaceous with a warm, hay-like note. Surprisingly intense for such a gentle reputation.

Made from: Steam-distilled from the small daisy-like flower heads of Roman chamomile.
Strength: ●●●●○
Cost: Luxury
Moods: Calming Cozy
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom

Blend with it

Gentle on skin at normal use. People with ragweed or daisy-family allergies may react to it.

How it behaves

CandlesWorkable

Too costly to burn at candle levels and fairly faint in hot wax; best as a small accent with lavender.

Wax meltsWorkable

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayGood

Electric (water) diffuserGreat

A classic bedtime diffuser oil — one or two drops is plenty.

Cold-process soapWorkable

Survives cure but the price makes it hard to use at full strength; better in melt-and-pour or small batches.

Melt-and-pour soapGreat

Laundry & cleaningWorkable

Pairs well with

Don't have it? Try Lavender, Clary Sage.

In these blends

Lavender & Cedar Nightcap

The last quiet hour before sleep, with a book and the lamp turned low.

Lavender · Bergamot · Virginian Cedarwood · Roman Chamomile

Top 22% Middle 56% Base 22%

CalmingAutumnWinterSpring

A little lore

The word chamomile comes from Greek for 'earth apple', a nod to the flower's apple-like scent.