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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Nearly 300 years later, Floris can still be found in the same building and the company, now London’s oldest perfumer, is still family-owned, with the 9th generation, Edward and Emily Bodenham in charge. Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 L’Exclusif, like the other three Bleu scents, was crafted by Chanel’s in-house master perfumer Olivier Polge. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025 Louis Vuitton master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud developed an aroma for the lipsticks that blends mimosa, jasmine and rose. Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Taking the sensorial experience to the next level, each lipstick is scented with a custom floral fragrance developed by house perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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