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[Bloomin_Aussie]

Yes it has a very flowery perfume Maureen. I've been trying to work out what it smells like and I think the closest I can describe is Asiatic lillies. Quite overpowering at close distance whatever it is.

[nutgirl]

Originally Posted by Bloomin_Aussie

Yes it has a very flowery perfume Maureen. I've been trying to work out what it smells like and I think the closest I can describe is Asiatic lillies. Quite overpowering at close distance whatever it is.

Thanks Dan,

I have a small one nearing blooming size (I hope). I was told it would be fragrant and after seeing yours I can't wait.

Maureen

[Angurek]

Originally Posted by Bloomin_Aussie

Yes it has a very flowery perfume Maureen. I've been trying to work out what it smells like and I think the closest I can describe is Asiatic lillies. Quite overpowering at close distance whatever it is.

I can describe the fragrance:

Zygo fragrances range from peppery hyacinth to sweet floral with mustard undertones to honeylike. Depends on the plant. Some are not fragrant at all.