I don't know Cathy if I don't agree with the majority opinion here. I have a Vanda orchid or two where they smell great, but I don't think the blooms are all that beautiful. These flowers rate as at least very pretty. Tell you what, I'm a good sport, your a good sport, so we ought to play a little Poker or Craps and winner gets this orchid as the prize. I'll put up one of my smelly Vandas just to keep things fair. You have a choice of Root Beer smelling or Limberger Cheese. Heck I won't even cheat (much). AL