The Ultimate Perfume Quiz

Close, but not quite! The correct answer is One Million by Paco Rabanne.

Nice try! The correct answer is B) Eau de Parfum tends to have a higher concentration of perfume oils than Eau de Toilette and usually projects more prominently.

Oops! The correct term is 'Accord' It's a harmonious blend of various ingredients that together form a unique scent impression.

Not quite. The best way to extend the shelf life of a perfume is to store it in a cool, dark place. Direct sunlight and heat can alter and degrade the fragrance, causing it to lose its intended scent faster.

Almost there! The right answer is Citrus. Citrus notes, being highly volatile, tend to evaporate quickly and provide that initial zesty freshness to fragrances. Vanilla and woods are generally more long-lasting notes that provide depth and persistence to a scent.

Nice try! The main objective of perfume layering is to create a unique, customized scent by combining two or more fragrances. While layering can sometimes influence longevity and projection, its primary purpose is to craft a personalized aroma.

The right answer is 15%-20%. Eau de Parfum (EdP) has a higher perfume oil concentration compared to lighter versions like Eau de Cologne and Eau de Toilette.

Good try, but the right answer is 150,000 petals. It takes a staggering 150,000 rose petals to distill merely 1ml of pure rose oil.

Good effort! The correct answer is top notes. These are the scents you first encounter immediately after spraying a fragrance. They are fleeting and evaporate the quickest, setting the stage for the heart and base notes to shine through.

Good effort, but the right answer is a precious resinous substance derived from the heartwood of the Aquilaria tree.

A good guess, but the correct answer is L’Homme by Prada. This fragrance is renowned for its understated elegance, making it a popular choice for office settings. While Eros by Versace and Lost Cherry by Tom Ford are notable fragrances, they have more pronounced and bold profiles which might not be as universally suitable for office environments.

Good try! The correct answer is France. Grasse is situated in the Côte d'Azur region of southern France and is often hailed as the perfume capital of the world

Not quite. Bergamot is the correct answer. It's a popular top note used in fragrances to give a fresh, citrusy kick right at the beginning. Musk and Amber are typically base notes, which linger longer and provide depth to a scent.

Extrait de Parfum has a perfume oil concentration of 30% and more, whereas Eau de Toilette has 5-15% and Eau de Parfum comes in 15-20%.

Not quite! Calone is known for its signature sea-breeze or marine note, which has influenced many aquatic fragrances. Iso-E Super and Ambroxan are also important synthetic molecules in perfumery, but they have different characteristics than Calone's marine scent.