most fragrant lilacs??

I'm eager to know names of the most fragrant lilacs you know. don't care whether they're pink or white or purple. thanks

One of my neighbors has one called "Belle de Nancy" that smells wonderful. She got it from Miller Nurseries. Here's a link for you.

http://www.millernurseries.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=544.

I have a very nice white variety that was here when I moved in. I haven't been able to figure out the cultivar. It usually suckers all over the place and I yank them out and replant them where I want them or give them to my father in law. You are welcome to some if you want them. It has a nice fragrance that really travels well. D-mail me with your address if you're interested.

I also have Primrose and Sensation, but I don't find them very fragrant. Hope this helps.

My Persian Lilac has a nice scent - I remember a few weeks ago getting out of the car and saying...what smells so nice? Realized as I approached by yard that it was MY lilac...LOL

I gotta remember to look for that Persian Lilac!!!! But I don't thinkl I can match the deal you got on it, Chantell!!! Under $10, right?

LOL - I've not seen it again for that...matter a fact, I've not seen Walmart carrying it again since then. It was just under $10. Seems to be hit or miss with the Walmarts. I found a 'Goldflame' Honeysuckle at the one by my work - only 1 of 2 that were there...NONE at the one by my house. But gracious for $5.44 - 1 gal pot...I was amazed - considering what the 3" mail order ones run.
Back to the Lilacs...I've heard from many folks that the whites tend to have a stronger scent. I only have the Persian so - nothing to compare to first hand.

I just thought of something. There's a lilac festival in Rochester, NY every year in early May. I bet someone in the Northeast gardening forum probably goes there. You could try posting in that forum, they might have better answers for you.

Hey, look what I found-- Here's the website for the festival

http://www.lilacfestival.com/lilacnewsletter.html

Found this on the Lilac festival website. I didn't know there was in International Lilac Site

http://www.lilacs.freeservers.com/

I only know about the old fashioned ones. Do these newer ones sprout badly? Love their smell!

Originally from NY - I am familiar with what I think of as an old fashioned lilac fragrance --- I bought several Miss Kim Lilacs and although the fragrance is lovely (and perfumes the yard 24/7) to me it isn't 'lilac' if you are looking for true lilac. The shrubs are more restrained than the old fashioned lilac. Very suitable for foundation plantings. It's a fragrant 'winner.'

I agree missygrosie. I bought a miss kim. it's skimpy and nowhere near the giddy smell of old lilacs. does anyone know specific names of great new ones that approximate the ones by old homesteads??