About our Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile is one of the most treasured aromatic plants, admired for its delicate white flowers and naturally sweet, apple-like fragrance. Although modest in appearance, it produces one of the most valuable essential oils, making it a highly sought-after ingredient in premium skincare, aromatherapy, and fine fragrance.
Thriving in Bulgaria's fertile soils and favorable climate, Roman Chamomile develops a refined aromatic profile that reflects both its botanical heritage and the environment in which it is grown.
Meet our Roman Chamomile
Delicate in appearance. Exceptional in value.
Cultivated on our own farm
We take care of every tiny delicate flower.
Full batch traceability
Our customers can trace back every batch.
Harvested at peak bloom
We choose the best times to harvest our beautiful chamomile - usually two times a year.
Special distillation
Our roman chamomile is produced through slow distillation to ensure delicate volatiles are preserved.
Botanical Profile
Plant Family
Asteraceae
INCI
Chamaemelum Nobile
Origin
Bulgaria
Usable plant parts
Flower tops
Harvest
July-Sept
Aroma
Sweet, apple-like, fruity, soft floral
Products
Essential oil, Hydrosol, Dry roman chamomile
Planting
Every Roman Chamomile plant begins its journey from a tiny seed. The seeds are first sown in nursery trays, where young seedlings are carefully nurtured under controlled conditions until they develop strong, healthy roots. Roman Chamomile is grown with water irrigation to ensure proper plant hydration, which is especially important in the beginning when the plant is still small.
Maturing
Once the seedlings are ready, they are transplanted into our fields, where they continue to grow in Bulgaria's fertile soil and favorable climate. This two-stage cultivation process allows us to establish healthy, uniform plants and lays the foundation for a successful harvest and high-quality botanical ingredients. Roman Chamomile gradually develops its characteristic finely divided foliage before producing countless white flowers with bright yellow centers.
Flowering
At least two times in the summer, the fields become covered in thousands of delicate blossoms. Their sweet, apple-like fragrance attracts bees and other pollinators while signaling that harvest season is approaching. We closely monitor the fields throughout flowering to determine the optimal harvest window, ensuring that each flower is picked at its peak for the highest quality essential oil and floral water.
Harvest
Roman Chamomile is harvested entirely by hand, allowing us to carefully select the flowers at their optimal stage of bloom while preserving their delicate structure. This meticulous process requires time, precision, and dedication, but it ensures that only the highest-quality blossoms continue to distillation.
Steam Distillation
Once harvested, the fresh flowers are transported promptly to the distillery, where they undergo steam distillation to preserve their natural aroma and produce premium Roman Chamomile essential oil and floral water. Distillation is executed at specific parameters to preserve Roman Chamomile's delicate volatile oils.
Quality & Storage
Once distilled, every batch is carefully handled and stored under appropriate conditions to preserve its freshness, aroma, and quality. Each production lot is documented, allowing complete traceability from the field to the finished product. Roman Chamomile is stored in aluminium bottles, designed for storing premium essential oils.
Applications of Roman Chamomile
A premium botanical ingredient appreciated for its elegant sweet-herbaceous aroma and exceptional versatility.
Roman Chamomile is widely incorporated into premium skincare, baby care, facial treatments, and natural cosmetic formulations where gentle botanical ingredients are desired.
Its soft apple-like floral aroma blends beautifully with lavender, neroli, rose, citrus, and woody notes, making it a valued ingredient in fine perfumery and home fragrance.
Its naturally comforting fragrance makes Roman Chamomile a popular choice for diffuser blends, massage oils, spa products, and wellness collections.
Food-grade Roman Chamomile is traditionally appreciated for its delicate floral aroma and is used in herbal teas, botanical infusions, syrups, confectionery, and gourmet culinary applications where permitted by local regulations.
Why companies choose Essentia's Roman Chamomile?
Hand-picked. Sustainable. Traceable. Boutique scent.