You had me at the scent of grape soda. About two years ago we moved to a new property, and I couldn't figure out what intoxicating brew I was smelling as I went about my gardening. Mountain Laurel is the official flower of the state of Connecticut and emits a delicious perfume. The smells of Spring stir the cobwebs that have accumulated in my head this winter. Soon the hyacinth, then the honeysuckle...so much to look forward to.