Radika said:

'Sonia Rykiel'
How is this one doing for you? Mine is third year in the ground and is
not too vigorous in growth, and am seriously considering digging it up
and getting rid of it. I agree, the blossoms do smell wonderfuly well
though. Sigh ...

You are correct, a slow grower and a stingy bloomer, but what blooms
and what scent!

'Purple Passion'
Yes, you have spoken highly of this one before. I would like to meet it
in person one of these days. Unless I am tempted by it at the bare-root
season next year ... how big does it get for you?

5 feet tall relatively consistent bloomer. Needs good fertilization
for the great smell.

Tamora
Fragrant 1/4 the time
Do you see any correlation between roses' fragrance and amibient
humidity since you go from very dry to very humid ("monsoon?") times in
your place?

Best scent in the morning of days that don't get over 80 degrees F.
BUT the scent also declines if the weather is too cool.

DEFINITELY the scent is quickly evaporated on those 100 degree F, low
humidity dog days of summer.

Bob Bauer
Zone 6 in Salt Lake City