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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For example, Vuitton engaged master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud — and precious plots of land in Grasse, France, an epicenter for flower cultivation — five years ahead of the first seven scents landing on counter. Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 The feminine, maximalist perfume was dreamed up by two legendary perfumers, Jérôme Epinette and Roger Schmid. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 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 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 15 Mar. 2025.

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