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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In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 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 Fortunately, some of the world’s best perfumers have recently released long-lasting extraits de parfums (formulas with the highest concentration of perfume oil in the mix) that offer true all-day wear. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Crafted by perfumers Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Jean-Marc Chaillan of IFF, Glimmer is an amber, floral fragrance with a gourmand twist — notes of macaron rose accord, raspberry mousse accord and vanilla bean. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 July 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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