But when it blooms … The scent has been described as ambrosia, part orange flower, part vanilla. It is intoxicating, but not overwhelming, not like the scent of lilies, which so many people dislike with good reason. The scent of the S. grandiflorus is finespun. It doesn’t fill your nose, it fills the air around you, which makes a big difference. The bud grows for weeks, but when it begins to open, the bloom and wither occur within twelve hours.
Beautifully expressed. Very evocative. I have always wanted to pin-point the scent of the Brahma Kamal but she does a brilliant job of it.
