Most fragrant roses for collectors

Also highly recommended for 2026, this hybrid tea is known for its very strong citrusy old rose perfume scent and high disease resistance. Its warm pink, sometimes salmon-pink, very full blooms are a delight for collectors.

Named after a character from Downton Abbey, this sultry lilac-pink floribunda is highly recommended for its citrusy and spicy fragrance. Its unique color and scent profile make it a distinctive addition for collectors.

As the Rose of the Year 2025, this variety is bred to combine the luxurious, heady scent of old-fashioned roses with tough landscape performance. Its sweet, persistent fragrance and cheerful coral color make it a collector's favorite.

An award-winning floribunda, 'Livin Easy Rose' features a sweet, citrusy scent and combines modern perks of disease resistance and heat tolerance with continuous blooming. Its juicy apricot, yellow, and orange blossoms are highly attractive.

New for 2026, this hybrid tea rose is incredibly fragrant with notes of floral, citrus, and spicy tea. Its large apricot-pink blooms and hardiness make it a valuable addition for collectors.

This new grandiflora for 2026 offers a strong fruity/citrus fragrance and excellent disease resistance, combining the look and scent of an Austin rose. Its vibrant yellow-gold and magenta blooms are highly attractive to collectors.

New for 2026, this floribunda rose transforms the garden with vibrant magenta blooms and a warm, spicy scent reminiscent of clove and cinnamon. Its unique fragrance profile makes it highly appealing to collectors.

Developed by Meilland and new for 2026, this hybrid tea offers a spectacular strong fragrance with notes of bergamot, honeysuckle, and lemon verbena. Its very full blooms make it a highly desirable collector's item.

This new floribunda for 2026 won 'most-fragrant honors' at the 2025 Portland Rose Festival, making it a top choice for collectors seeking exceptional scent. It offers a strong fruity fragrance and a long bloom season.

Originally released in 2023 and new to the U.S. market for 2026, David Austin Roses calls this medium pink shrub an instant classic with a very rosy scent. Its petal-packed look adds to its appeal for collectors.

Highly recommended for 2026, this rose features a moderate classic rose scent with myrrh and incense undertones, combined with high disease resistance. Its large, deep pink blooms are also very attractive.

This rose is highly recommended for 2026 due to its strong fruity fragrance and beautiful full pink blooms. Its ability to grow like a climber adds versatility for collectors with different garden designs.

This groundcover rose is one of the most fragrant of the Drift series, offering a sweet and true-rose scent that is never overwhelming. Its non-stop blooms and low maintenance make it a popular choice for collectors.

Introduced in 1964, 'Mister Lincoln' remains a classic and a top choice for its wonderful damask fragrance. Its rich dark red, fully double blooms are iconic among hybrid teas.

Introduced in 1977, 'Double Delight' is celebrated for its strong spicy fragrance and unique buttery cream petals edged with strawberry red. Its distinctive appearance and scent make it a perennial favorite for collectors.

This heirloom Bourbon rose, introduced in 1881, is highly prized for its intense, rich old rose fragrance. Its deep rose-pink, quartered blooms offer a classic beauty that appeals to collectors of antique roses.

Introduced in 1843, this Bourbon rose is renowned for its strong, sweet fragrance and prolific blooming. Its lush, blush-white, fully double blooms with powder-pink shadings make it a beautiful and historically significant choice for collectors.

Introduced in 1879, this robust climbing rose is highly fragrant and blooms continuously throughout summer and fall. Its creamy white, fully double flowers with a hint of pink make it a classic and elegant choice for collectors.

Introduced in 1868, this vigorous climbing Bourbon rose is renowned for its highly fragrant, semi-double, carmine flowers and thornless stems. Its continuous blooms and tolerance for shade make it a versatile and cherished collector's item.