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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While some companies stay in constant contact with the master perfumer when making their scents, some other brands farm it out. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Over the years Carney has created artwork for Patch NYC’s collaborations with the likes of luxury brand Hermes, Parisian ceramic atelier Astier de Villatte and French perfumer Fragonard. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Across brands, eras, regions, and cultures, cedar is an ingredient guys can’t stop wearing—and perfumers can’t stop using. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025 Working in tandem with perfumer Cécile Hua and product developer Eliane Treadwell, the fragrance is a memory of the woman who raised him. Essence, 22 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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