What do we call the condition when you can't smell?
anosmia
At what age is our sense of smell stronger?
teenagehood
In what order is the sense of smell developped in babies?
the first, even before the vision
In what season is our sense of smell stronger?
What is one of the most evocative smells of childhood according to the US research?
crayons
From which animal would you collect castoreum, used as a fixative for some perfumes?
beaver
Which animal has the most smelling scents?
a dog has 220 million
What smell makes everyone happy?
a new car
What is the difference between Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum?
The concentration: Eau de Toilette has a perfume concentration of about 10%, whilst Eau de Parfum 15%
What do we call the smell in the air after the rain?
petrichor
Which language does the word 'perfume' come from?
It comes from the Latin word ‘per fumum’ which translates to ‘through smoke'
How can you make perfume last longer and not expire?
Store it in a dark, dry place with no extreme temperature changes
What were the oldest fragrances found by archaeologists?
Egyptian priests, and their Pharoahs, were entombed with fragrances – and when those tombs were opened by archaeologists, in 1897, the perfumes were discovered
What kind of smell do camels like?
tobacco
Which European country has been center of the perfume industry since the 18th century?
France
Who was the first female to produce a designer perfume?
Coco Chanel