FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Penhaligon's Trivia Trivia Quiz

Some information about Penhaligon's, British House of Fragrances since the 19th century.

A multiple-choice quiz by Allowenda. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Allowenda

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
406,100

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
104

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which from the following has the highest percentage of aromatic compounds or perfume oil? Hint

Eau de Parfum

Eau de Cologne

Eau de Toilette

Extrait de Parfum

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. What was Penhaligon's first fragrance called? Hint

Blenheim Bouquet

Quercus

Luna

Hammam Bouquet

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. In which year was Penhaligon's awarded the prestigious Royal Warrant of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales? Hint

1989

1988

1990

1987

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these fragrances does not belong to the Anthology Collection of Penhaligon's? Hint

Gardenia

Equinox Bloom

Extract of Limes

Orange Blossom

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which pair of these fragrances belong to the British Coastline Collection of Penhaligon's? Hint

Blasted Heath and Blasted Bloom

Roaring Radcliff and Changing Constance

Halfeti Leather and Cairo

Esprit du Roi and Jubilee Bouquet

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What fragrance is inspired by the silks and extravagant products traded through London? Hint

Lothair

Empressa

Halfeti

As Sawira

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Which fragrance inspired and named for the last and largest ship of Tea Clipper? Hint

Babylon

Lothair

Halfeti Leather

Levantium

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What fragrance inspired by Essaouira, the first Sea Port in Morocco? Hint

Iris Prima

Lily of The Valley

As Sawira

Halfeti Leather

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. This fragrance was inspired by the goods stacked high on the wharves, described in a John Masefield poem. What is it called? Hint

Quercus

Douro

Blenheim Bouquet

Levantium

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What fragrance was inspired by the fabled Black Roses in the city of Halfeti (Turkey) released in 2020? Hint

Impudent Cousin Matthew

Halfeti

Halfeti Leather

Roaring Radcliff

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which from the following has the highest percentage of aromatic compounds or perfume oil?

Answer: Extrait de Parfum

Extrait de Parfum, contains 15% to 40% of perfume oil; Eau de Parfum, contains 10% to 20% of perfume oil; Eau de Toilette, contains 5% to 15% of perfume oil; Eau de Cologne, contains 3% to 8% of perfume oil.

2. What was Penhaligon's first fragrance called?

Answer: Hammam Bouquet

Hammam Bouquet was inspired by the aroma of the Turkish Bath (Jermyn Street). The Turkish Bath was adjacent to William Penhaligon's barbershop.

Hammam Bouquet was created and launched in 1872 and was dominated by flowery scents.

3. In which year was Penhaligon's awarded the prestigious Royal Warrant of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales?

Answer: 1988

Penhaligon's awarded the prestigious Royal Warrant of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in 1988.

This establishment had previously received a Royal Warrant from Her Royal Highness Queen Alexandra (1903) and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (1956).

4. Which of these fragrances does not belong to the Anthology Collection of Penhaligon's?

Answer: Equinox Bloom

Equinox Bloom was part of the British Coastline Collection of Penhaligon's, released in 2016. Gardenia, Extract of Limes, and Orange Blossom (along with SEVEN other fragrances) were part of the Anthology Collection of Penhaligon's.

5. Which pair of these fragrances belong to the British Coastline Collection of Penhaligon's?

Answer: Blasted Heath and Blasted Bloom

Blasted Heath and Blasted Bloom belong to the British Coastline Collection.

Halfeti Leather and Cairo belong to the Trade Routes Collection, Roaring Radcliff and Changing Constance belong to the Portraits Collection and Esprit du Roi and Jubilee Bouquet belong to the Anthology Collection.

6. What fragrance is inspired by the silks and extravagant products traded through London?

Answer: Empressa

Empressa (2014): There is Blood Orange, Bergamot, and Mandarin at the Top Notes, Rose, Cardamom, and Black Pepper at the Middle Notes, and Amber, Musk, and Sandalwood at the Base Notes.

7. Which fragrance inspired and named for the last and largest ship of Tea Clipper?

Answer: Lothair

Lothair (2014): There is Bergamot, Grapefruit, and also Fig Leaf at the Top Notes, Lavender, Geranium, and Black Tea at the Middle Notes, and Vanilla, Ambergris, and Cedarwood at the Base Notes.

8. What fragrance inspired by Essaouira, the first Sea Port in Morocco?

Answer: As Sawira

As Sawira (2015): This has Bergamot and Saffron at the Top Notes, Rose, Clove, and Cardamom at the Middle Notes, and Amber, Vanilla, and Musk at the Base Notes.

9. This fragrance was inspired by the goods stacked high on the wharves, described in a John Masefield poem. What is it called?

Answer: Levantium

Levantium (2014): This one has Bergamot and Saffron at the Top Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and Violet at the Middle Notes, and Amber, Vanilla, and Patchouli at the Base Notes.

10. What fragrance was inspired by the fabled Black Roses in the city of Halfeti (Turkey) released in 2020?

Answer: Halfeti Leather

Halfeti Leather (2020): Bergamot, Citrus, and Plum are the Top Notes, Rose and Cinnamon are the Middle Notes, and Leather, Oud, and Patchouli are the Base Notes.

Source: Author Allowenda

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor kyleisalive before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.