The American Rose Society awards the James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Medal to outstanding varieties of fragrant roses. Here is a list of winners since the award began in 1961. Awards are not given every year.
| VARIETY | CLASS | COLOR | YEAR OF AWARD |
| Crimson Glory | Hybrid tea | Crimson-red | 1961 |
| Tiffany | Hybrid tea | Light pink | 1962 |
| Chrysler Imperial | Hybrid tea | Crimson-red | 1965 |
| Sutter’s Gold | Hybrid tea | Golden yellow | 1966 |
| Granada | Hybrid tea | Red and yellow | 1968 |
| Fragrant Cloud | Hybrid tea | Orange-red | 1970 |
| Papa Meilland | Hybrid tea | Deep red | 1974 |
| Sunsprite | Floribunda | Bright yellow | 1979 |
| Double Delight | Hybrid tea | Red and white | 1986 |
| Fragrant Hour | Hybrid tea | Pink/orange blend | 1997 |
| Angel Face | Floribunda | Mauve | 2002 |