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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Dsm-Firmenich perfumer Nathalie Lorson considered the perfume like a love letter, so included an olfactive note of ink. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 The bathrooms with grand marble tubs and hammam walk-in showers are made all the more special by bath products in two different scents–one powdery fresh, the other deep and woody– designed by Dior perfumer François Demachy (in the shape of the building no less) look towards the river. Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 This oriental floral fragrance, created by perfumer Suzy Le Helley, combines notes of overripe guava, cardamom, rose and grey amber, resulting in a scent that is bold, expressive and instantly recognizable. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Developed by perfumers Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake in 2012, this scent is inspired by Coco Chanel’s many late-night adventures in Venice. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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