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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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 The best perfumers use sandalwood not just for its scent, but for its smooth texture. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025 In another, central building, the factory workers, master perfumers, and office workers all mingle over lunch. Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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