Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Rose fragrance Topic Rose fragrance 2 mentions in 1 episode The speakers discuss how breeding roses for appearance may have reduced their scent. Mentions 258: Divestment Of Responsibility May 7, 2018 1:22:39 Scientists figure out why roses don't smell as good as they used to. 1:22:56 We've been breeding roses for their look and not their scent.