Fragrance

Fragrance is probably the single most common trait people identify with a perfect rose. From spicy to fruity to musky, a rose's scent is hard to resist. When was the last time you didn't stop to smell the roses?

The best time to smell roses is mid-morning when the sun has just reached the garden. The rose fragrance will be most intense when the bloom is 1/4 to 2/3 open. Some fragrant AARS winning roses are listed below.

Amber Queen
     - Musk, spice, sweet fragrance
Broadway
     - Strong fragrance
Double Delight
     - Strong , spice fragrance
Elle^TM
     - Very strong, spicy & citrus-y
Honey Perfume^TM
     - Spicy
Intrigue
     - Intense fragrance
Julia Child
     - Strong sweet licorice & spice
Memorial Day
     - Strong damask
Perfume Delight
     - Strong damask fragrance
Sheer Bliss
     - Spice fragrance
Strike It Rich^TM
     - Strong, sweet spice and fruit
Sun Flare
     - Licorice fragrance
Sweet Surrender
     - Strong, old rose, tea fragrance
Tahitian Sunset^TM
     - Strong anise
White Lightnin'
     - Lemon fragrance
Wild Blue Yonder^TM
     - Citrus blossom & rose