Warm and herbaceous; faintly apple-like on the opening, hay-like and a cool, medicinal edge that keeps it from reading as floral. It is less fruity and more serious than Roman chamomile, more herbal than pharmaceutical. On a blotter it develops slowly, settling into a warm, woody-herbal drydown with genuine staying power for a middle note material.

Blue Chamomile works primarily as a heart note with fixative qualities and strong crossover into skincare formulation.

Recommended concentration: 0.5–5% in finished fragrance formulations; follow IFRA and relevant cosmetic guidelines for leave-on skin applications.

Particularly effective in:

Aromatic, fougère, and herbal-green compositions
Floral heart accords where softness and depth are needed without sharpness.
Chamomile-forward aromatherapy and wellness blends
Skincare and cosmetic formulations where anti-inflammatory properties are relevant
Hay, tobacco, and coumarin-adjacent base structures

Blends well with:

Florals like lavender, neroli, rose, geranium, ylang ylang
Citrus like bergamot, grapefruit, lemon
Herbs like clary sage, rosemary, marjoram
Resins like frankincense, benzoin
Woody and earthy notes like patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including skincare, aromatherapy blends, and candles where a warm, herbaceous character is desired.

The blue colour will stain fabrics, surfaces, and equipment, so use with care and clean up promptly.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla (syn. Matricaria recutita)
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8002-66-2
Origin: Egypt
Odour Profile: Warm, herbaceous, sweet, faintly apple-like, hay, woody undertone
Appearance: Deep inky blue to blue-green liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils; practically insoluble in water
Key Components: Chamazulene, alpha-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide A, bisabolol oxide B
Regulatory Status: SDS and/or IFRA documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended
Avoid use during pregnancy
Deep blue colour will stain fabrics, surfaces, and equipment. Handle with care
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place. Colour degrades to green then brown on exposure to light and air.
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly; discard if colour has fully browned and aroma has turned stale