Making Sense of Scents!

There’s nothing quite as evocative of a time, place or feeling than a smell. And over thousands of years, we humans have celebrated our olfactory senses by creating a cocktail of incredible scents designed to move us in a myriad ways. But how much do you know about the world of perfume? Answer all 15 questions correctly and you could win one of six US$50 vouchers we’re giving away! Winners to be announced on 4 March 2025

Congratulations to Our Quiz Winners!

Mr. Stephen Wayne Robb
Karma Group Member since 2012

Mrs. Belinda Joyce-Ludlow
Karma Group Member since 2021

Mr. Allan Nedergaard Mortensen
Karma Group Member since 1998

Mr. Akhil Roy
Karma Group Member since 2024

Mr. Divij Pankaj Desai
Karma Group Member since 2002

Mr. Loy Linus Alvares
Karma Group Member since 2023

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    1. Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest recorded use of perfumes in religious rituals?

    2. What is the name of the process of extracting essential oils using volatile solvents?

    3. Which of the following is a synthetic aroma chemical often used to impart a musky scent?

    4. What is the term for a single fragrance ingredient that defines the character of a perfume?

    5. "Chypre" fragrances are characterized by a base accord of which notes?

    6. Which perfumer is known for creating fragrances like "Angel" and "Alien" for Thierry Mugler?

    7. What does the term "sillage" refer to in perfumery?

    8. Which of these notes is often described as smelling "leathery"?

    9. Which region of France is famous for its perfume industry and flower cultivation?

    10. What is the name of the instrument used by perfumers to test and evaluate different fragrance accords?

    11. What is the name of the process of aging perfumes to allow the ingredients to meld together?

    12. Which ingredient is a key component of the fragrance "Shalimar" by Guerlain?

    13. What note is derived from Cistus ladanifer, a shrub native to the Mediterranean region?

    14. What is the concentration of perfume oils typically found in an Eau de Parfum (EdP)?

    15. What is the olfactory family characterized by fresh, clean, and citrusy notes?

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    11 Comments

      1. Thank Judyline Pinto “Glad you had a scent-sational time! We were nose-talgic waiting for your answers. Hope you didn’t find any of the questions too woodsy! “

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      1. Thank you Shaji k. We are delighted to know that you are happy with the services offered. We continually strive to ensure that we keep to the highest standars of services at all times.

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    5. This scent-sational perfume quiz during this valentine’s month of February is so potent, it’s practically a “weapon of mass seduction.” for love.
      Eau de Wow – So astonishing, even your nose won’t believe it.

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      1. Hello Jennifer Kumar . Ah, a true connoisseur of olfactory seducation! We salute your impeccable taste in fragrance warfare! May your Valentine’s month be filled with top notes of romance, heart notes of passion, and just a hint of mischief.

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