All of the references you mentioned merely repeated the error that went on for decades. Remember, Peter Beales also insisted that his ''Irene Watts' was definitely not 'Pink Gruss an Aachen', and actually listed both at his nursery. If you ordered one of each, you'd get two of the same plant.

And all of those references were written before the true 'Bloomfield Abundance' was rediscovered. Of course the true one looks like a pink Hybrid Tea -- the true one is akin to 'Belinda's Dream' in being a cross between a Wichurana and a Hybrid Tea. And genetic testing confirmed that the imposter is virtually identical to 'Mlle Cecile Brunner'.

I realize these photos were posted a few years ago, but I felt the need to make a point for clarity.

:-)

Also, while I smell licorice, the website where I purchased my plant describes the scent as very, very strong with a mixture of Damascus, tea and fruit. And unsurprisingly, it was launched jointly with a Japanese fragrance brand

Just received this variety with a few blooms on it. The open bloom was large - somewhere between 5 and 6 inches. Many petals with a rich earthy licorice scent. Form was cupped to semi-globular. I really enjoyed the scent on this bloom and cannot wait for this one to put on more growth so I can enjoy it more.

I dont know if Maja di Reggi is a synonym for Candy Stripe. Is this the same rose? It definitely looks different.