Rating of the most fragrant flowers in the world

Flowers are one of the most beautiful gifts of nature. Different flowers in the culture of the peoples of the Earth symbolize love, friendship, sympathy and many other positive feelings. And if we give someone a bouquet of flowers, then we want to show our affection or respect. This rating presents the most fragrant flowers in the world, so that you can make the most pleasant bouquet if the occasion arises. 

10. Passion flower (Passiflora)

This is a perennial flower from the Passiflora family, which includes over 500 species. One of the most beautiful passion flowers is the Passiflora lividata, a purple plant with white stripes.

Different types of passion flowers have medicinal properties, but are better known for their exotic and very pleasant smell. The plant blooms during the rainy season, growing in places where precipitation often falls.

The Italian Giacomo Bosio described the passion flower as a natural embodiment of the Passion of Christ.

• The three stigmas of the pistil are the nails with which the Son of God was nailed to the cross.
• Stamens are the five wounds of Christ.
• The outer crown is the crown of thorns, and the 72 threads of the inner crown are its thorns.
• The spear-shaped leaves of the passion flower symbolize the spear of Longinus.
• The iron pieces on the back of the sheet became the symbol of Judas's 30 pieces of silver.

9. Wisteria (Glicinia)

The appearance of this climbing plant with brushes of large purple flowers is a sure sign of spring. Only at this time of year does it smell sweet, for which gardeners love it. The name "wisteria" itself is translated from Greek as "sweet".

In Russia, wisteria is found in the south, including Crimea. It can also be grown at home, as a bonsai.

8. Plumeria (Frangipani)

This is the national flower of Nicaragua, honored for its amazing beauty and pleasant scent. It is also known as frangipani, after the noble Italian family that created a perfume with the scent of plumeria.

The delicate scent of these flowers cannot be described in one word, because it changes depending on environmental conditions. It is most pronounced in the morning hours.

Frangipani oil extracts are often added to facial creams and skin cleansers. They have regenerating, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

7. Lobularia maritima

These tiny white-yellowish flowers, about 5 mm in diameter, grow in the Mediterranean region. In the spring season, they emit a pleasant fragrance and are perfect for making wreaths.

You can plant Lobularia maritima in a pot and it will bloom in the sun and in the shade. This flower is widely used as an ornamental plant, it is unpretentious and requires minimal time and money.

6. Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

The colorful ornamental plant is one of the most fragrant flowers on Earth and has been grown for over 300 years. Sweet peas come in a variety of shades, from red to pink and yellow to white. They are often seen in Russian gardens and dachas.

However, there are certain types of sweet peas that, despite their name, do not have a pleasant smell. Therefore, before buying seeds of this plant, carefully read the product description.

5. Night beauty (Mirabilis jalapa)

This plant has another name - Four o'clock - which gives an idea of its main feature. The flowers of the night beauty open in the middle of the day and remain open all night.

Gardeners usually plant the night beauty in the courtyard or close to the windows to enjoy the pleasant smell, which is strongly felt in the evening. The plant is unpretentious, can grow both in the sun and in the shade, and it needs very little water.

4. Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus)

If you love chocolate, this flower is for you. Chocolate cosmos (aka black cosmos) differs from its "brothers" with its unique reddish-brown color and sweet, delicious aroma of vanilla and chocolate. And the heat makes this smell surprisingly rich.

Just don't eat black cosmos, even if you really want chocolate. It's poisonous.

This plant was previously found only in the homeland of the world's stinkiest creature - Mexico - and was considered endangered for a long time. Now you can buy its seeds in Russian specialized online stores. However, keep in mind that they have poor germination and most often cosmos is propagated by dividing the tubers.

3. Gardenia

This genus of tropical plants was named after the famous Scottish botanist Alexander Garden. Gardenia flowers are a common decoration for weddings, as they have important religious significance and retain their beauty and fragrance, reminiscent of jasmine, for a long time. The white color of gardenia symbolizes purity and innocence, and perfectly complements the bride's dress.

In large quantities, the intoxicating aroma of gardenias can "cloak" all other smells in the garden. These fragrant beauties are capricious in care and are susceptible to aphids and powdery mildew.

2. Jasmine (Jasminum)

In second place in the top 10 most fragrant flowers is the sweet-smelling white jasmine. It is a tropical flower, but its scent is well known to women. After all, jasmine is used to make many cosmetic products, from shampoos and hand creams to perfumes and face masks.

Jasmine flowers are the source of one of the most pleasant and popular fragrances in the world, which is a unique a record among flowersHowever, they are also used in cooking, giving a unique aroma to tea and desserts, as well as in folk medicine, for example for skin diseases and as an antidepressant.

1. Rose

There is no other flower on Earth that can compare with the beauty and aroma of a blooming rose. Depending on its color, it is a symbol of love, passion, nobility, purity, virginity and spiritual revelation. And the rarest rose in the world is the black rose, growing in Turkey in the village of Halfeti. Surprisingly, its petals are initially dark red, and acquire a rich coal color only by the end of summer. This is explained by the properties of the soil, which is washed away by groundwater with a very high pH level.

There are ten of the most fragrant rose varieties according to the American Rose Society. They are:

1. Aida;
2. Duftwolf;
3. Mr. Lincoln;
4. Tiffany;
5. Dublin;
6. Captain Harry Stebbings;
7. Royal Highness;
8. Limelight;
9. 'Miss All-American Beauty;
10. Folklore.

The queens of flowers require a lot of sunlight, warmth and frequent pruning, but their wonderful aroma more than makes up for all the difficulties in care.