Perfume Facts
Ancient to Renaissance History
Not-So-Ancient History
Present/Future
VERY HARD QUESTIONS
100

What's the name of the part of your brain that processes emotion and memory?

The Limbic System

100

Where was liquid perfume invented?

Ancient Greece

100

What's the name of the perfume that Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made in 1921.

Chanel 05

100

What brand are both current top selling perfumes under?

Dior Sauvage, and Dior J'adore are both owned by Dior.

100

What was the first form of perfume?

Incense

200

How long do top notes usually last?

5 to 15 Minutes.

200

Name the 3 Ancient Civilizations/Places that scientists argue invented perfume

Egypt, Cyprus, and Mesopotamia

200

Name both perfumes made by Yves Saint Laurent in 1964 and 1968 respectively.

Y and Rive Gauche

200

What's another name for perfume therapy?

Aromatherapy

200

Name the first Eau De Cologne. (Closest Group Gets It)

Aqua Admirabilis

300

What % of concentration does a perfume need to be considered an "Eau de Cologne"?

2% to 5%

300

Who was the first perfume maker?

A Mesopotamian woman named Tipputi

300

Name the 1st truly synthetic perfume ingredient.

Coumarin

300

Name 2 good effects perfume has on your brain

Perfume improves Cognitive Thinking and Logic, can make you happier, and reduce stress.

300

Who invented cologne? (First and Last name closest group gets the points)

Paolo Feminis

400

What smells are considered "Fougere"?

Wild smells that aren't as woody.
400

What was perfume used for in the middle ages?

Medicinal purposes by the church

400

Name the perfume by Guerlain that got really popular in 1925

Shalimar

400

Name 3 medical issues perfumes can cause

Shortness of breath, Headaches, and Nausea

400

Name ALL FIVE perfume concentration names

Eau Fraiche, Eau De Cologne, Eau De Toilette, Eau De Parfum, Parfum

500

What are the 4 scent sub-categories under "fresh" scents? (Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel)
PS. You can name 3 and get full points

Aromatic, Citrus, Water, and Green

500
Who used the first alcohol base perfume?

One of the Queens Of Hungary

500

When was the first synthetic perfume ingredient invented?

1820

500

What's the number of units of perfume sold in the US in 2023? (Closest Answer Wins)

58300000

500

What's the net worth of Christian Dior. (Closest Answer Wins

137.48 Billion

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