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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Home to around 100 employees, including nine fine fragrance perfumers, the new Chelsea location is designed to foster deeper collaboration, inspire creativity and accelerate innovation alongside clients and creative partners. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The perfumer who created it, Olivia Giacobetti, is also the nose behind Diptyque’s Philosykos, a scent regularly name-checked as the quintessential fig perfume. — April Long, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026 Fragrance shoppers in 2026 are moving away from predictable sweetness, and perfumers say the next wave will trade conventional prettiness for unexpected contrast on the skin. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Tucker’s dual role at Wilde Folk Studio — interior designer and perfumer under one roof — is the template. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfumer

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Oct. 2026.

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