Everyone enjoys receiving flowers because they are gorgeous, elegant, and smell wonderful. Not all flowers are fragrant, though. If you want to make sure you get wonderful-smelling blooms, ord want to gift some to a loved one, then we’ve got you covered. Below is a listing of some of the best-smelling flowers to order from your local florist.

Best-Smelling Flowers

Hyacinth

These beautiful, colorful clustered flowers burst vitality as well as a robust honey-sweet scent. The fragrance is so sweet it deters animals and pests attracted to its bright colors. An excellent pick-me-up for anyone who adores a sweet aroma, these lush and lovely flowers can stand alone or intensify the beauty of any floral arrangement.

Freesia

Elegant, colorful, and full of an airy, sweet fragrance, it’s no surprise Freesias are one of the world’s most popular cut flowers. They have a lengthy vase life and a delightful scent often characterized as fruity. All freesias have a notable fragrance but the pink and red varieties tend to smell the strongest.

Rose

Most people are familiar with the sensual, sweet fragrance of a rose, which, along with their remarkable beauty, makes it the most popular flower in the world. But the rose has some secrets. For example, the scent of a rose can vary depending on its species and color. Darker colors roses, such as red and pink, have a robust sensual aroma, while lighter-colored roses can have more of a fruity or citrusy scent. For some of the best smelling roses with striking color and form, you can’t go wrong with choosing garden roses.

Peony

Peonies are lavish, gorgeous blossoms with a fragrant that is sweet and strong. They are revered for their lovely colors, compact form, and recognized as one of the best smelling flowers around. Though the scent can vary based on its species, a peony’s typical fragrance is a fresh, delicate floral note which works wonderfully with other fragrant blooms.

Sweet Pea

Small, elegant, and beautiful, Sweet Peas have an attractive, sweet smell that is not too overpowering. A popular fragrance, Sweet Pea is often used in soaps, lotions, and perfumes. Its delicate charm and gentle scent perfectly complement other florals very well.

Lily

Lilies grow in a variety of colors and are well known for their remarkable scent. Not all lilies have a strong fragrance, but those that do, like the Starfighter Lilies, have a sweet, honey-like smell that can fill a room. Its vibrant smell perfectly accompanies its vibrant pink color. If this scent is too much for someone who perhaps has a sensitive nose, then choose Sonata Lilies as they produce a lighter, more delicate fragrance with hints of citrus.

Lavender

Lavender flowers are charming to look at and also have an aroma that is soothing and pleasant. Available mostly year-round, and fresh-cut lavender will last in a vase for up to 10 days. Lavender is a favorite scent found in many perfumes, oils, body lotion, and hand creams.

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

A Bold & Beautiful arrangement of flowers with bold colors and bold scents. The above vase of striking blooms is the perfect summer pick-me-up. At Billy Heroman’s Flowers, we love creating gorgeous floral arrangements and gifts for all flower lovers. If you’d like help in picking out a perfectly-scented floral bouquet for someone special, give us a call, we are happy to help.