The Rich History of French Perfumes
- 1. What is the name of the first French luxury perfume house founded in 1828?
A) Guerlain
B) Chanel
C) Lancôme
D) Dior
- 2. Which perfume became iconic and synonymous with French luxury in the 1920s?
A) Chanel No. 5
B) Shalimar
C) Opium
D) Joy
- 3. Which technique is often used in the production of French perfumes to extract fragrance compounds?
A) Fermentation
B) Distillation
C) Enfleurage
D) Dehydration
- 4. What term is used to describe the top note of a perfume that is perceived immediately upon application?
A) Base note
B) Middle note
C) Heart note
D) Head note
- 5. Which French fashion designer launched a successful line of perfumes including 'Poison' and 'J'adore'?
A) Coco Chanel
B) Yves Saint Laurent
C) Christian Dior
D) Jean Paul Gaultier
- 6. Which French fashion house released the popular fragrance 'Chance' in 2003?
A) Chanel
B) Hermès
C) Dior
D) Givenchy
- 7. What term is used to describe the lingering scent that remains after the top and middle notes have faded?
A) Base note
B) Heart note
C) Drydown
D) Head note
- 8. What French region is known for producing lavender, one of the most popular scents in perfumery?
A) Provence
B) Corsica
C) Normandy
D) Brittany
- 9. Which floral ingredient is often referred to as the 'queen of flowers' in perfumery?
A) Rose
B) Tuberose
C) Jasmine
D) Lavender
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