VOICED: Jasmine -- King of Perfumes gathered by Egypt's poor

The video explores Egypt's Jasmine industry, centered in the Nile Delta, highlighting its status as a major exporter rivaled only by India. It delves into the challenging working conditions of laborers, who earn less than $3 a day, and the traditional methods of harvesting Jasmine at night. The flowers are processed into paste or oil for high-end perfumes, requiring millions of flowers for just one liter of oil. The video also touches on the historical significance of agriculture in Egypt and Jasmine's luxury status in the fragrance industry.

What is the average daily wage for laborers in Egypt's Jasmine industry?

• $3

• $7

• $10

• $5

Why are Jasmine flowers picked at night?

• To avoid pests

• To save electricity

• They are most fragrant at night

• To avoid the heat

How many acres of Jasmine are cultivated in Egypt?

• 100,000 acres

• 500,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

• 300,000 acres

What is Jasmine often referred to in the fragrance industry?

• Queen of perfumes

• King of perfumes

• Prince of perfumes

• Emperor of perfumes

How long has the family of Beth Lyons been in the fragrance business?

• Three decades

• Two decades

• Half a century

• A century