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