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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The fresh flowers harmoniously blend with the hotel’s signature scent, Elysee, crafted by local perfumer Cristina Balan, who trained in the French perfume capital of Grasse. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025 Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge created Splendide, described as a floral fruity fragrance, with a mix of raspberry accord, faces of crisp fruit, rose, violet and rose geranium accompanied by powdery iris and cedar-white musk accord. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for perfumer

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 May. 2025.

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