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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To bring the fragrance to life, Drake once again teamed up with Michael Carby, a senior perfumer at Givaudan, the world’s largest fragrance maker, a 130-year-old company based in Geneva, Switzerland. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025 La Collection Rabanne’s eight scents by six master perfumers celebrate dates, places and fabrics integral to the maison. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud’s creation combines fresh rose and lily of the valley extracts with a spicy amber base note, a complex composition that conveys strength, spontaneity and joy. Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 The packaging is playful, featuring a Russian doll-style unboxing to reveal this fun fragrance from the master perfumer. Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

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