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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Fresh from being named Lifetime Achievement Perfumer at the Fragrance Foundation Awards, Honorine Blanc, master perfumer at Dsm-firmenich, developed Cardamom Latte, marking her first fragrance for the brand. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Nosferatu spotlights wet, dewy lilac, one of those early spring blooms that perfumers often use to emulate the smell of rain. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Rather than rich, bold blooms like tuberose, perfumers often turn to notes like neroli for its bright, citrusy freshness. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026 Keren’s approach—refined through dozens of iterations, tested on skin, and developed with global precision via perfumer networks—is deeply personal and culturally attuned. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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