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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An InStyle writer and an expert perfumer break down what makes a solar scent and share eight bottles worth shopping. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026 Fragrance founders, perfumers and health writers all describe these scents as products that tap into human biology. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 According to Givaudan perfumer Gwen Gonzalez, peach first made a splash in Guerlain’s legendary Mitsouko, which hit the market in 1919. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 June 2026 Industry leaders, perfumers and trend trackers say the appetite for emotional, wearable and nostalgic fragrances is reshaping what counts as a summer staple. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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