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

Tina Müller And Douglas​ Tina Müller took over as CEO of the German perfumery chain Douglas in November 2017, at a moment when e-commerce was reshaping the entire industry. — Ramin Seyed, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Roberto Martone masterminded the launch of fragrance manufacturer ICR Industrie Cosmetiche Riunite in 1975, challenging the monopoly of French perfumery with Made in Italy production and collaborating with fashion brands. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The executive, who joined in January 2024, spent three years at perfumery DSM-Firmenich prior to Audemars Piguet. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Friend and owner of Phoebe Peacock, a boutique gift shop and perfumery, Jennifer Hardaway, encouraged Cassaday and Jacob to reopen near her on Magnolia Avenue. — Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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