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How to make your own perfume
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in most perfumes?
A) Alcohol
B) Essential Oil
C) Carrier Oil
D) Water
  • 2. Which type of alcohol is best for perfume making?
A) Methanol
B) Ethanol (perfumer's alcohol)
C) Rubbing alcohol
D) Isopropyl alcohol
  • 3. What is a 'fixative' in perfume making?
A) A coloring agent
B) A type of essential oil
C) The alcohol base
D) An ingredient that slows down evaporation
  • 4. Which is an example of a natural fixative?
A) Synthetic Musk
B) Water
C) Benzoin
D) Alcohol
  • 5. What is a 'top note' in a perfume composition?
A) The first scent you smell
B) The scent that lasts the longest
C) The scent that binds the other notes
D) The most dominant scent
  • 6. Which of these is a common top note?
A) Sandalwood
B) Lemon
C) Vanilla
D) Myrrh
  • 7. What is a 'middle note' in a perfume composition?
A) The scent that fades the quickest
B) The initial burst of scent
C) The scent that anchors the perfume
D) The heart of the fragrance
  • 8. Which of these is a common middle note?
A) Rose
B) Bergamot
C) Grapefruit
D) Cedarwood
  • 9. What is a 'base note' in a perfume composition?
A) The scent that is the strongest
B) The scent that blends the others
C) The first scent you smell
D) The scent that lasts the longest
  • 10. Which of these is a common base note?
A) Vanilla
B) Peppermint
C) Lime
D) Orange
  • 11. What does 'accord' mean in perfume making?
A) A harmonious blend of notes
B) The type of bottle
C) A single fragrance note
D) The amount of alcohol used
  • 12. What is maceration in perfume making?
A) Allowing the perfume to age and blend
B) Adding water to the perfume
C) Mixing the alcohol and essential oils
D) Filtering the perfume
  • 13. What is the recommended percentage of essential oils for an 'Eau de Parfum'?
A) 15-20%
B) 20-30%
C) 1-3%
D) 5-10%
  • 14. What is the recommended percentage of essential oils for an 'Eau de Toilette'?
A) 15-20%
B) 20-30%
C) 1-3%
D) 5-15%
  • 15. What is the purpose of filtering perfume?
A) To make the scent stronger
B) To add color to the perfume
C) To dilute the fragrance
D) To remove sediment and impurities
  • 16. Where should you test a perfume you've created?
A) On clothing
B) On your skin
C) On paper only
D) In the air
  • 17. Why is it important to keep your perfume creation area clean?
A) To improve the scent
B) To comply with regulations
C) To prevent contamination
D) To make the perfume last longer
  • 18. What is the shelf life of homemade perfume generally?
A) 5-10 years
B) Indefinitely
C) 1-2 years
D) Less than 6 months
  • 19. What should you use to accurately measure ingredients?
A) Estimations
B) Spoons and cups
C) Droppers and graduated cylinders
D) Your hands
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT typically considered when formulating a perfume?
A) The desired fragrance type
B) The cost of ingredients
C) The bottle shape
D) The target consumer
  • 21. What does 'olfactory fatigue' refer to?
A) A strong allergic reaction to a scent
B) Becoming desensitized to a scent after prolonged exposure
C) The process of maceration
D) The breakdown of essential oils over time
  • 22. What is the best way to store homemade perfume?
A) In direct sunlight
B) At room temperature
C) In a humid environment
D) In a dark, cool place
  • 23. When creating a perfume, what is the best approach to layering scents?
A) Mix all notes together at once
B) Layer randomly
C) Start with the base notes, then middle, then top
D) Start with the top notes, then middle, then base
  • 24. What is a 'carrier oil' used for when creating perfume?
A) Diluting essential oils for topical application
B) Cleaning perfume bottles
C) Filtering the perfume
D) Preserving the scent of essential oils
  • 25. What is a commonly used carrier oil for perfumes?
A) Motor oil
B) Vegetable oil
C) Mineral oil
D) Jojoba oil
  • 26. What does 'sillage' refer to in perfume terms?
A) The strength of a perfume
B) The initial scent of a perfume
C) The trail of scent left behind by a perfume
D) The color of a perfume
  • 27. Which essential oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties?
A) Clove
B) Lemon
C) Lavender
D) Peppermint
  • 28. Which essential oil is known for its uplifting and energizing properties?
A) Cedarwood
B) Patchouli
C) Orange
D) Sandalwood
  • 29. What safety precautions should be taken when working with essential oils?
A) Ingest small amounts to test for allergies
B) Dilute properly and avoid contact with eyes
C) Mix with bleach for cleaning spills
D) Apply undiluted to skin for best results
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding a small amount of distilled water to a perfume mixture?
A) To act as a fixative
B) To change the color of the perfume
C) To help blend the oils and alcohol
D) To increase the strength of the scent
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