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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Buy Now on Nordstrom: $365 Perfumer H Rhubarb Eau de Parfum Rhubarb, as a note in perfumery, is one of William’s favorite unsung heroes, especially in springtime. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025 Across multiple rooms, these document over a century of perfumery, social history, and branding. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Another key aspect of Elle’s self-care is brainstorming and communal dreaming with peers like Ezra-Lloyd Jackson, the perfumer and creative director behind deya, about the concept of diasporic perfumery. Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 In perfumery, violet petals have traditionally been used to lend a certain type of frilly sweetness to a scent. Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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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