perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
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

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Dinand reshapes the visual language of perfumery by touching glass with restraint, intelligence and emotion — leaving behind objects that speak before scent is ever released. Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026 And Edinburgh perfumery Jorum Studio’s scents, which include Phloem and Pony Boy, are witty homages to the country’s crags and concrete jungles. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Her conclusion was that gender codes in perfumery were fluid rather than fixed. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Inside, there is an Olfactory Library where guests can explore an extensive collection of perfumery basics through a selection of different scents, and the Olfactory Organ featuring 198 fragrances carefully selected by Cheloni. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfumery

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of perfumery was in 1766

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“Perfumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumery. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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perfumery

noun
per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
plural perfumeries
1
: the art or process of making perfume
2
: a place where perfumes are made
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