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

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Distribution will remain selective, with the collection mainly carried at Brunello Cucinelli stores and key perfumeries and department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 Amid an enclave of small artisan shops is Massimiliano Torti—a secret perfumery that only aficionados know about. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Located in a 1700s-era home in the historic town of St. George, the perfumery traces its storied history to 1928. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 To prepare for this new venture, Sergent studied with Floris London, one of the oldest perfumeries in the world, to perfect the art of creating bespoke aromas. Rachel King, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for perfumery

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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The first known use of perfumery was in 1766

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“Perfumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumery. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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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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