One one the newer offerings that is extremely fragrant i.e.
run-you-out-of-the-house-eventually is Cycd. Wine Delight 'JEM' FCC/AOS
(Cyc. lehmanni x Morm. sinuata). The scent reminds you of sweet cherry
cough drops. This particular plant has been cloned extensively and can be
had on the market in spike (now!) for $25-$35.

In addition to the scent, it is a beautiful plant with thick, waxy red
flowers.

Of the cattleya species, the hands-down winner of the scent contest is C.
iricolor. The flowers aren't as showy as some of the others but once you
get a wiff of it you'll NEVER forget it. It isn't a common offering but it
can be had. I saw a large plant in bloom at a show a few years ago and
never forgot it!

Garland



"GrlIntrpted" wrote in message
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Epidendrum stamfordianum

Mariana


"H Playel" wrote in message
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Well, many love Oncidium Sharry Baby. It is obvious that certain
Cattleyas
have a floral scent. Maxillaria tenuifolia smells like coconut.
Brassavola
nodosa is the Queen of the Night and Oncidium ornitorhynchum have a
vanilla-soap fragrance.

But there are so many others!

I am looking for tips of other flowering orchids. I know there are
websites
with lists, but I want personal recollection and recommendation here!

I am especially looking for orchids that smell spicy, preferably like
cloves.
Of course it varies between persons and between clones, but as I said,
I'm
curious what you think.

Personally I recommend Dendrobium hancockii (strong scent of honey).
That's
my favourite fragrant orchid, I think.
Stanhopea hernandezii smells like hartz (if that is even an english
word),
which I like.

What are your favourites?