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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Élodie is a brilliant perfumer who must fight the misogyny that rules her industry and take ownership of her creative work to become successful in her own right. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian drew inspiration from Christian Dior’s vacation home in the South of France and its orange-tree-laden landscape. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 This is the fifth fragrance Beckham has designed with master perfumer Jérôme Epinette. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Bergamot, in particular, is a popular way for perfumers to add lift and brightness to the opening notes of a fragrance, and neroli, which is derived from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, is a gentler, sweeter floral note. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfumer

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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