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