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

Examples of perfumery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Known as the cradle of French perfumery, the fertile soil of Grasse has grown the finest flowers and plants for perfumery for the last 300 years. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Meanwhile, the actress and founder of the perfumery Henry Rose, Michelle Pfeiffer will be in conversation with the fashion designer Stella McCartney, and Vogue’s Global Network Lead, Beauty and Wellness Director Celia Ellenberg, about building a beauty brand with intention and mindfulness. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2022 Created as a collaboration between Coco Chanel and perfumer Ernest Beaux, the groundbreaking fragrance forever changed the world of perfumery, thanks to its intriguingly complex formulation. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Jaime, who has studied perfumery, made a custom fragrance inspired by the Puglian countryside. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023 It has also been used extensively in perfumery to add a leathery scent and as a lure for beaver trapping. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023 Many perfumeries now create bespoke scents, or guide clients through perfume-making sessions. Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023 Born and raised in Mexico City, Rodrigo Flores-Roux has a plethora of iconic creations under his perfumery belt, including cult classic Clinique Happy and Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023 These blooms sustained the 50-odd perfumeries for which Grasse was famous. Jonathan Miles, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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