perfumer

noun

per·​fum·​er pər-ˈfyü-mər How to pronounce perfumer (audio)
pə-,
ˈpər-ˌfyü-
: one that makes or sells perfumes

Examples of perfumer in a Sentence

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White floral notes are endlessly adaptable, but perfumer Cécile Matton went the warm route by adding cashmeran, sandalwood, and Madagascan vanilla at the base. Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025 The fragrance, created by Takasago perfumer Karine Dubreuil Sereni, contains notes including Peru balsam, opopanax, Tasuki vanilla from Madagascar, leather, tobacco and sandalwood. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 To capture and analyze the odor of the nine mummies, the team emulated a technique used by perfumers to collect the aroma of rare flowers or other odors in the wild: gently vacuuming a scent into a cartridge. Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Devotion Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Dolce&Gabbana Beauty One for the boys, be transported to the Mediterranean with this fragrance, conceived by master perfumer Olivier Cresp. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perfumer

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Mar. 2025.

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