A rose by any other name would smell as sweet You know what the rose is one of the best smelling flowers in the world. And I think I had a rose plant that smelled amazing sweet it and aroused a sense of happiness when you look at it and when you smell it. In all the years that I have grown plants and trees, I have never seen anything as delicate as a rose. What's your favorite flower? comment in the comments section below and let me know.