perfumer

noun

per·​fum·​er pər-ˈfyü-mər How to pronounce perfumer (audio)
pə-,
ˈpər-ˌfyü-
: one that makes or sells perfumes

Examples of perfumer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As French perfumer Briac Frorcrain — who describes his fragrance line, Marlou, founded in 2016, as an exploration of the sensuality of bodily odors — points out, long before the formation of beauty and luxury conglomerates, most perfumers were small-scale, independent businesses. Cassidy George, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024 Clove, patchouli, sandalwood, cardamom, and petitgrain punctuate this sensual number from Symrise perfumer Carlos Viñals. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 Next, the formula must be checked against the latest restrictions from the International Fragrance Association, which regulates fragrance ingredients (with a heavy hand, and to the annoyance of seemingly all independent perfumers). Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024 The 13th scent, according to the brand’s website, comes from the actual wearer, meaning the fragrance, which perfumer Michael Carby created, offers a personal experience. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 To start, master perfumer Honorine Blanc went with sweet notes: lychee and marshmallow. Pia Velasco, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Behind every great fragrance is an esteemed perfumer. Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023 The perfumer believes that fragrance helps to truly understand the essence of a character. Susan Griffin, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 The perfumer, meanwhile, chose two gowns to wear on her wedding day. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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