The Rich History of French Perfumes
- 1. What is the name of the first French luxury perfume house founded in 1828?
A) Dior
B) Lancôme
C) Chanel
D) Guerlain
- 2. Which perfume became iconic and synonymous with French luxury in the 1920s?
A) Chanel No. 5
B) Opium
C) Joy
D) Shalimar
- 3. Which technique is often used in the production of French perfumes to extract fragrance compounds?
A) Distillation
B) Dehydration
C) Enfleurage
D) Fermentation
- 4. What term is used to describe the top note of a perfume that is perceived immediately upon application?
A) Head note
B) Base note
C) Middle note
D) Heart 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) Base note
C) Drydown
D) Head note
- 6. Which French fashion designer launched a successful line of perfumes including 'Poison' and 'J'adore'?
A) Jean Paul Gaultier
B) Yves Saint Laurent
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) Tuberose
B) Rose
C) Jasmine
D) Lavender
- 9. Which French fashion house released the popular fragrance 'Chance' in 2003?
A) Hermès
B) Dior
C) Chanel
D) Givenchy
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