perfumer

noun

per·​fum·​er pər-ˈfyü-mər How to pronounce perfumer (audio)
pə-,
ˈpər-ˌfyü-
: one that makes or sells perfumes

Examples of perfumer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The even harder task is narrowing down which of its summery scents to include, since the company and its master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrude have built an entire roster around the season (and have even retired some scents to keep the offering well-edited). Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 The petals are replaced daily over the span of days or weeks, allowing the perfumer to introduce fresh oils to strengthen the scent. Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for perfumer 

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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 Jun. 2024.

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