noun
Etymology
Origin of perfumer
Example Sentences
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A master perfumer compares the odor of DMS to “fish that stayed too long in the sun,” adding that “we usually avoid” such associations “when we recreate the smell of the sea in perfumery.”
From Salon • May 31, 2025
The 13th scent, according to the brand’s website, comes from the actual wearer, meaning the fragrance, which perfumer Michael Carby created, offers a personal experience.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Mathilde Laurent, Cartier’s longtime perfumer, who had designed the scents, double-checked notes on her iPad.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024
The group has also taken steps to broaden its revenue sources, announcing plans to buy high end perfumer Creed in June and a 30% stake in fashion label Valentino in July.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023
Someone has put the perfumer up to this.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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