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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Launching in July, the Rosa Sublime fragrance pays tribute to the rose, one of the most emblematic flowers in perfumery. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Why The Hype? When discussing why maximalist fragrances are so in vogue, Jun Lin tells me that, from his perspective, this is the natural next step in the evolution of niche perfumery. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 The store, which carries more than 300 fragrances priced between $95 to $500, also offers bookable scent sessions for groups or duos looking to receive personalized recommendations and learn about perfumery. WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 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 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 5 Jul. 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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