perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
pə-,
-ˈfyüm-rē
plural perfumeries
1
a
: the art or process of making perfume
b
: the products made by a perfumer
2
: an establishment where perfumes are made

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Karen Gilbert is a British perfumery educator and host of The Perfume Making Podcast, as well as a former fragrance evaluator at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). Sophia Panych, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024 Amouage has its sights on the U.S. The luxury perfumery, dating back to 1983 in Oman and operated by the Omani SABCO Group, has 14 stand-alone global locations in the Middle East and Asia, including Muscat, Dubai, Malaysia and Shanghai. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024 Have a behind-the-scenes look at the Araminta Campbell atelier; go for a gin-making experience at the Kingsbarns Distillery in St Andrews; or commission a personalized scent with Imogen Russon-Taylor, founder and nose of perfumery Kingdom Scotland. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024 From the city’s best barbers and aesthetic clinics to haute and bespoke perfumery—and to a Dior spa tucked into one of the city’s most stylish hotels—here are the best luxury men’s grooming experiences in Paris. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for perfumery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of perfumery was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Perfumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumery. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

perfumery

noun
per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
plural perfumeries
1
: the art or process of making perfume
2
: a place where perfumes are made
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