According to an ancient Indian legend, the palace gardens of Emperor Jehangir were interspersed with canals and fountains which were decorated with rose petals in preparation for his wedding. While walking along the paths with his betrothed, Jehangir noticed an oily film floating on the water. Rose fragrance is emitted from the glands on the lower petals of the rose and its amount is limited by the variety of the rose and by climatic conditions. Sun and warmth are needed for maximum fragrance. The more fragrant the rose, the shorter it's vase life.
Damask is the fragrance of love, and of love potions.
Cleopatra is said to have seduced Mark Anthony with a room full of two feet deep, damask scented petals. Antique roses and David Austin roses have the most beautiful fragrance. In the 1960s David Austin started breeding roses for fragrance again. Bliss Madame Isaac Perreire Fragrant Cloud Sweet Surrender Sutter's Gold Amber Queen Sun Flare Edible Roses Roses and Rose hips have been used in the kitchen for centuries around the world. They add color and taste to any dish.