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 Zodiacs, developed with astrologer-in-residence Karen Thorne and perfumer Jérôme Epinette of Robertet, are hand-poured in England and composed of a natural wax blend and finished with a pewter crest lid inspired by the personal heirloom from the Madame Grey estate. David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 The idea originally came from his business partner, Marc Chaya, CEO of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, who wanted to celebrate the perfumer’s career milestone. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025 Incorporate oral histories, perfumer interviews, diaspora stories, scent memories — let the audience co-create. Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025 Bonne, who sources botanicals sustainably from local forests, is as much archivist as perfumer. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025 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 23 Nov. 2025.

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