Many people are confused by the differences between Asiatic, and Oriental lilies. Oriental lilies are the larger ones with broad leaves, and they smell wonderful. They mostly come in cool tones-- like white, pink, and pink or magenta bi-colors. There are a few varieties available in yellow. Asiatic lilies are smaller with spikier foliage, and are predominantly unscented. They are available in a broad array of colors, including red, orange, yellow, peach, cream, mauve, pink bi-color, among others. It is easier, of course, to tell the difference when looking at both varieties together-- the size alone will do it. The biggest reason to be aware of what you're getting is, will the scent be overwhelming for the recipient? If you are unsure, but like the shape and look of lilies, definitely choose Asiatic lilies. If scent is what you want, then Oriental lilies are the ones for you. The most well-known Oriental lily is the variety called "Stargazer." All stargazers are oriental lilies, but not all oriental lilies are stargazers. Put another way, if you went into a Cadillac dealership and asked for a Coupe de Ville, they would point you to one car. But Cadillac makes many models-- the Escalade, the CTS, and others. They're Cadillacs too, just not Coupe de Villes. Hope this helps. Asiatic lilies, while all named, are generally referred to by color. It is more common to ask for an orange asiatic lily than "reno." Both lily types are available all year long, although not all varieties of each type are grown all year long. One of my favorite orientals, "Espresso," a very intense magenta with just a little bit of white around the petal tip, is available mostly in the fall. So I choose espresso when I can find it, and enjoy the scents of "Montana," "Starfighter," "Barbaresco," and others the rest of the year.