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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The two companies entrusted perfumers Marie Salamagne and Fabrice Pellegrin to create the juice. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Some share wedding scents like a legacy, according to House of Krigler fifth-generation perfumer Ben Krigler. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Bergamot, in particular, is a popular way for perfumers to add lift and brightness to the opening notes of a fragrance, and neroli, which is derived from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, is a gentler, sweeter floral note. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Michael Nordstrand is the owner and perfumer of Mythologist Studio, an independent atelier specialized in fragrance creation. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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