perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē 

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

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Buy Now on Saks Fifth Avenue: $125 17 Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land Eau de Parfum Photo : Byredo Rose is a chameleon in perfumery, and a terrific floral note that more men should consider. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē 

plural perfumeries

1

: the art or process of making perfume

2

: a place where perfumes are made