Perfumery: meaning, definitions and examples
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perfumery
[ pษrหfjสหmษri ]
art of scent
Perfumery is the art and science of creating perfumes, which are mixtures of aromatic substances and solvents used to give a pleasant scent to the body, objects, and living spaces. It involves the study of fragrance composition, blending techniques, and the effects of various scents on mood and perception.
Synonyms
aromatic science, fragrance, scent-making.
Examples of usage
- She studied perfumery to understand scent composition.
- The perfumery industry has grown significantly in recent years.
- He opened a new perfumery that specializes in natural ingredients.
Translations
Translations of the word "perfumery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perfumaria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคซเฅเคฏเฅเคฎเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Parfรผmerie
๐ฎ๐ฉ parfum
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัััะผะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ perfumaria
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆๆฐดๆฅญ
๐ซ๐ท parfumerie
๐ช๐ธ perfumaria
๐น๐ท parfรผmeri
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ์ ์ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงูู ุงูุนุทูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ parfumerie
๐ธ๐ฐ parfumรฉria
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆๆฐดไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ parfumerija
๐ฎ๐ธ รพefur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐัััะผะตัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แคแแฃแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parfรผmeriya
๐ฒ๐ฝ perfumaria
Etymology
The word 'perfumery' is derived from the Latin word 'perfumare,' which means 'to smoke through' (from 'per' meaning through and 'fumare' meaning to smoke). The term evolved in Middle French as 'parfum' before making its way into English in the 17th century. Initially, perfumery was associated with the aristocracy, where the use of luxurious scents was a symbol of status. As time progressed, the craft of scent-making expanded, and in the 19th century, advancements in chemistry allowed for the synthesis of new fragrance compounds, leading to the modern perfumery industry we know today. The rise of commercial perfumeries in cities like Paris and Grasse in France established a lasting cultural significance, making the art of creating perfumes not only a craft but also a celebrated form of artistry.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,028, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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