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CELEBRATE CHEMISTRY WEEK: Interview with a Perfume Maker

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Submitted by - Adminstrator • Submitted on  13 Apr 2012 03:04:34pm • Go to video page
Questions: Perfume
  1. Why and when did people first start using perfume?
  2. Make a timeline demonstrating the development of perfume. Be sure to title and label your timeline.
  3. What types of scents do women generally like? What types of scents do men like?
  4. Where do perfume makers get the scents? Make a list of the plants and animals mentioned in this episode. Can you think of some other plants or animals?
  5. What does the word synthetic mean? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic scents versus natural scents? Design a Venn diagram.
  6. How long do scents usually last? Who makes this decision and why?
  7. What types of scent do you prefer? Can you describe your favorite scent and how it makes you feel?
  8. The title of the episode is CELEBRATE CHEMISTRY WEEK: Interview with a Perfume Maker. Why do think this title was used? Explain your answer.
  9. Click on the link Other Fun Websites. Click on Perfume Recipe. Create your own fragrance!