perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē 

pə-, 

-ˈfyüm-rē

plural perfumeries

1

a

: the art or process of making perfume

b

: the products made by a perfumer

2

: an establishment where perfumes are made

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

Lemoine joined the company in 2010 as a buyer for the perfumery department of Galeries Lafayette and BHV Marais, becoming director of the division in 2013. —Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025

Castalia, a perfumery by day in the home's lower level with cocktails, mocktails and snacks at night, has had an 8-year run in Midtown. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025

Few materials in perfumery possess the balance and poise of sandalwood, a note often used in a supporting role—but one deserving of its own spotlight. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē 

plural perfumeries

1

: the art or process of making perfume

2

: a place where perfumes are made