I needed the laugh with the craziness in our world right now. LOL ok so…. They were on sale and they ARE very pretty. They came with the bulb sitting in the mouth of a glass vase with water in it. They were about 1ft. I kept them in sunlight in the house for a week. I was like YEAH! Cant wait to plant them outside, where theres lots of fresh air. Hi and thanks for the laugh. Note that paperwhites are only winter hardy in growing zones I was hoping for a plumeria type jackpot.
Very interesting comments. Thanks for the forum. This is fascinating! Longfield Gardens. Menu Shop Learn Help. Paperwhite Narcissus: Sweet or Smelly? Why Is the Fragrance of Paperwhites so Polarizing? Too much of a good thing? My Account. Welcome to Easy To Grow Bulbs! Login Create Account. Low Fragrance Paperwhites Paperwhites don't stink! Two varieties have been specially bred just for you: Inball Paperwhites - This is a classic looking, large flowered paperwhite with the same paperwhite scent - but a whole lot less of it.
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We promise not to spam you. Keep in Touch Get the insider scoop! Go vintages, S. Caron Narcisse Noir , not the modern neroli-jasmine but older versions, preferrably in stronger concetrations. Guerlain Fleur de Feu. A beautiful paper white note in one of the three Grossmiths, I forgot which one -- perhaps someone will develop this train of thought. How's mama? Mimi Gardenia Well-known member. Aug 15, I have never smelt Paper Whites! Mimi Gardenia said:. Click to expand Though, that being said, given the reactions up-thread, I think some folks might rather have a triffid in their garden, so perhaps find some blooming ones first and sniff?
Jan 31, It is an intense jasmine-like scent. Too intense for some. Sugandaraja said:. Do get some, Mimi! Something worthwhile for a white floral lover, and you can plant them in your garden after bloom time - they're perennials. Nostalgie Well-known member. Sep 10, Paperwhites nearly knock me out with that jasmine-like animalic heft. I love them outdoors. But indoors, they are one of a handful of flowers lily comes to mind that dominate all other odors and become a distraction to me.
The note is included in descriptions of Lovely , but I certainly don't detect a great dose of it there. I often wonder what that perfume would have smelled like if fewer compromises had been made along the way?
I can't remember how the paperwhite component played out, but I'll bet there's a whole passage I've forgotten in that fragrant cautionary tale. I realize my reply is not helpful at all, Suga! But thanks for reminding me of this flower! Mimi , you must track them down. In addition to being a true flower bomb, they look gorgeous in in a pot. I have purchased them in spring at--the grocery store! Last edited: Feb 27, EmmaGrace Well-known member. Dec 22, There's a Bond with Paper Whites in the notes.
I believe it's Park Ave. I don't remember this one smelling particularly indolic though. OK, now y'all are making me curious. It's been 20 years since I tried paperwhites, and I don't remember the jasmine, just the indole. Lots and lots of indole. Thanks to my BN education, I may have to try again. Just go sniff some at a florist, plenty for sale around here Even at little convenience stores and pharmacies.
The amazing thing, suga, was how they went from no smell when the buds were closed to a single open flower filling my house.
I'm curious enough to try again. Who knows, maybe they'vve been hybridized to minimize the indoles. I know they have been for height, since the older ones tended to get tall and flop over. Oct 8, I've never even heard of paper whites, much less smelled them-- but now I'm curious! Sep 1, Jul 22, I love the smell of them , and always pot some bulbs to have in the house , I don't mind that they are very strong , I just love it!!
Can't remember if it was Pottery Barn or Banana Republic I think the latter who used to do a candle and room spray in it , but going back a few years there! Primrose Basenotes Plus. May 22, Primrose said:. I love A La Nuit. A true jasmine, almost a soliflore.
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