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