perfumery

noun

per·​fum·​ery pər-ˈfyü-mə-rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
pə-
-ˈfyüm-rē
plural perfumeries
1
a
: the art or process of making perfume
b
: the products made by a perfumer
2
: an establishment where perfumes are made

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Owner Craig also hosts private perfume consultations (and custom scent sessions) at this bespoke perfumery by appointment. Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 The rise of niche perfumery reflects a broader cultural shift away from mass-market products and towards craftsmanship, authenticity and personal expression. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Honey scent in perfumery rarely smells like a literal jar of honey. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Also hailing from an Italian family with strong roots in the artistic perfumery industry, sisters Ludovica and Matilde Gritti launched Gleam two years ago to offer their own, more youthful take on the category. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfumery

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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The first known use of perfumery was in 1766

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“Perfumery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfumery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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perfumery

noun
per·​fum·​ery pə(r)-ˈfyüm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce perfumery (audio)
plural perfumeries
1
: the art or process of making perfume
2
: a place where perfumes are made
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