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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An InStyle writer shares her tried-and-true fragrance layering formulas, with insight on how to layer from a perfumer. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026 The trend is showing up across luxury houses, indie perfumers and mass-market favorites, with formulations that pair honey with woods, florals, spices and musk to keep things grounded. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 Both perfumers point to the same shift, a craving for fragrances that feel emotional rather than aspirational, soft rather than scrubbed. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Sunsets after the rain make everyone audibly gasp, the ivory linens are heavy and soft, and the soap is custom-made by the famed French perfumer Fragonard. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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