Why do most roses smell faintly like raspberries?

Question

Why do most roses smell faintly like raspberries?

Answer 1

Here is a very nice and informative presentation on Rosaceae - probably more than you were wanting, but well worth the look :)

Answer 2

maybe rose seeds and raspberry seeds are from the same genus.

Answer 3

in the same family

Answer 4

Raspberries are in the same family as roses.  They are closely related and share many characteristics.