perfumer

noun

per·​fum·​er pər-ˈfyü-mər How to pronounce perfumer (audio)
pə-,
ˈpər-ˌfyü-
: one that makes or sells perfumes

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From there, the master perfumer draws from his extensive knowledge and experience to develop several formulas in his atelier; samples are sent to Mom and a back-and-forth may ensue over the course of a year. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 The perfumer envisions the wearer to be an eccentric, chic vintage lover who’s often seen in velvet tuxes and cheetah pantsuits. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 The perfumers behind this creation, Arnaud Winter and Constance Georges-Picot, have managed to create something that feels both familiar and surprising, which is no small feat in the increasingly crowded vanilla fragrance market. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025 But to truly understand the vibe, note that the perfumer’s other olfactory concoctions have been bottled and sold by the likes of Byredo and Le Labo. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perfumer

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perfumer was in 1564

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“Perfumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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