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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Each of its perfumes is conceived by founder Corbin Chamberlin and perfumer Sarah Horowitz-Thran, but the duo designed to be worn during different lunar cycles has captured a growing fan base—and for good reason. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 But as perfume collections grow and tangible fragrance notes remain finite (although, one emerging AI fragrance-maker, Osmo, is working on that) — where better for perfumers to take us than into our imaginations? Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 The bathrooms with grand marble tubs and hammam walk-in showers are made all the more special by bath products in two different scents–one powdery fresh, the other deep and woody– designed by Dior perfumer François Demachy (in the shape of the building no less) look towards the river. Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 To mark its centenary, the perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, in collaboration with candlemaker Maison Trudon, has created Honoré, a scent inspired by the flour mill that once occupied the building’s basement, as well as by the hotel’s French and Italian kitchens. Air Mail, 7 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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