Roman Chamomile
An essential oil from a European daisy-family herb, with a sweet apple-like fruitiness and a soft herbal warmth.
Herbal
About Roman Chamomile
Roman chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb in the daisy family, botanically known as Chamaemelum nobile (synonym Anthemis nobilis). Its essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, a process long associated with the material in perfumery.
Scent Profile
The heart of Roman chamomile is a **sweet, apple-like fruitiness**, often compared to green apple peel or ripe pear. This is wrapped in a soft, hay-like herbal warmth and a delicate floral undertone. Roman and German chamomile belong to different botanical genera and are treated as distinct aromatic materials. With Roman chamomile, fruit-like sweetness meets the quieter warmth of dry herbs. Its character can connect a bright fruit opening with the herbal side of a floral heart.
Use in Perfumery
In fragrance compositions, Roman chamomile is used mainly in herbal and floral accords. It appears most often in the top to middle notes, where its bright fruity lift adds a sunny, natural quality to a blend. It also pairs well with leathery and tannic accords, and even a small amount can bring surprising depth and warmth to a composition.
