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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Crafted by the world's top perfumers, Laundry Sauce's signature scents are bold, complex, and long-lasting -- more luxury cologne than laundry detergent. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 The scent, originally created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2017, is one of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot combined with tea extract. Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Meet the expert Greta Pagel is a perfumer and the Fragrance Director at Good Chemistry and ILLUME. Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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