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

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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 Public spaces are scented with a bespoke fragrance crafted by prestigious artisan perfumery Campomarzio70, custom graphic rugs designed by Paolo Moschino cover the hallways, and carved doors open to palatial guest quarters. Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025 This unique unisex fragrance comes from French haute perfumery house Ex Nihilo, with modern peppery, woody notes mixed in with the sweetness of fig and vanilla. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perfumery

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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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 24 Jan. 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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