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Definition of perfumery

perfumery

/pərˈfjuːməri/
per · fum · er · y
Plural:perfumeries
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perfumery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The art, science, or commercial business of creating and manufacturing perfumes.

Example

"She studied chemistry in France before beginning her career in fine perfumery."

2

Perfumes, colognes, and scented cosmetic preparations considered collectively as commercial goods.

Example

"The department store placed its luxury perfumery near the main entrance to attract shoppers."

3

A retail shop, workshop, or factory where perfumes are blended, manufactured, or sold.

Example

"During our visit to Grasse, we toured a historic perfumery that has produced floral extracts for centuries."

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• Nearby Words

performer
perfume
perfumer
perfumery
perfumy
pergola
perhaps

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French 'parfumerie', derived from 'parfumer' ('to perfume'), which traces back to Latin 'per-' ('through') and 'fumare' ('to smoke'), referring to early fragrances burned as incense.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perfumery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perfumery
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