Chamomile Roman Essential Oil
Chamaemelum nobile
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is steam distilled from the small white flowers of a plant in the Asteraceae family. Our batches have come from organically grown and certified organic fields in England and Bulgaria. The aroma is sweet, herbaceous, and a little fruity, and it sits as a harmonizing middle note in a blend.
What stands out on the GC-MS report is how much of this oil is esters, typically around 76% across our batches. Methallyl angelate usually runs 11-16%, isoamyl angelate 6-8%, with methylamyl angelate and isobutyl angelate adding more. There is a bit of (E)-pinocarveol too, usually 4-8%. This is the ester-rich chemistry Roman Chamomile is loved for, valued in aromatherapy for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and for the soothing, harmonizing quality it brings to a blend.
Every batch is independently GC-MS tested, and each batch report lives right here on this page.
Batch History & Chemistry
| Batch | Distilled | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| RCM-122 | 07/23/2026 | Bulgaria |
| RCM-121 | 07/23/2025 | Bulgaria |
| RCM-120 | 08/25/2023 | England |
| RCM-119 | 08/25/2023 | England |
| RCM-118 | 08/25/2021 | England |
- Distillation date
- 07/23/2026
- Extraction
- Steam Distilled
- Cultivation
- Certified Organic
- Country of origin
- Bulgaria
Top 5 components
of 61 measured
Batch RCM-122 comes from certified organic fields in Bulgaria, where Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is cultivated for its delicate, daisy-like flowers. Harvested and steam distilled in July 2026, these blossoms produce an essential oil with a beautifully soft, sweet aroma, gentle fruity notes, and a warm, herbaceous undertone. Roman Chamomile is treasured for its comforting aromatic character and its place in gentle, calming blends. Its delicate fragrance blends beautifully with other essential oils, bringing a soft, soothing quality to the overall aroma. Every batch we offer is independently GC-MS tested to verify its chemical composition. The complete GC-MS report and Certificate of Analysis for RCM-122 are available to download, allowing you to explore the unique chemistry of the oil in your bottle.
Chemistry highlights
Roman Chamomile is known for its remarkable ester-rich chemistry, and batch RCM-122 is a beautiful example. GC-MS analysis identified 61 individual components, with esters making up an impressive 88.15% of the oil. This chemical family is closely associated with the gentle, soothing qualities for which Roman Chamomile is treasured. The leading component is isobutyl angelate at 31.58%, one of the highest levels we have seen across our previous batches. Methallyl angelate contributes another 9.77%. One of the most interesting features of this batch is 3-methylamyl methacrylate at 18.63%, more than twice the highest level identified in our earlier batches. Meanwhile, 3-methylamyl angelate appears at just 0.33%, considerably below its previous average of 17.85%. These differences highlight the natural chemical variation that makes each batch distinctive. Smaller amounts of other components, including pinocarvone at 1.59%, contribute to the oil's overall complexity. Ketones account for just 2.97% of the profile. With its exceptionally high ester content and distinctive balance of individual components, RCM-122 offers a fascinating look at the chemistry behind Roman Chamomile's soft, comforting aromatic character.
