Used in a Sentence

perfumery

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for perfumery.

Editorial note

There are also leaks of formulas that are circulated in perfumery circles; many famous perfumes are already known.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of perfumery gathered in one view.

noun

(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.

noun

(countable) A shop selling perfumes.

noun

(countable) A factory where perfume is made.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for perfumery.

noun

(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.

noun

(countable) A shop selling perfumes.

noun

(countable) A factory where perfume is made.

Example sentences

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There are also leaks of formulas that are circulated in perfumery circles; many famous perfumes are already known.

2

Indole is another compound use in perfumery, at intense concentration it smells like poop.

3

Fortunately for perfumery, ambergris' distinctive odor is principally owed to just two chemicals, ambroxan and ambrinol, both of which are now synthesized.

4

Smell has perfumery, but this is a small thing compared to other art forms.

5

There are both aspects in commercial perfumery, which makes it a pretty interesting industry.

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However one comment before I go, what you're describing seems not that dissimilar to the perfumery business.

7

Basenotes is a forum for amateur perfumery that may have relevant conversation.

8

These are every bit as much art as perfumery and culinary arts.

9

I recommend everybody not familiar with perfumery to go to a Sephora or similar store and try these two masterpieces.

10

Dilute indole actually smells quite pleasant and is widely used in perfumery.

11

Flavoring is an art closely related to perfumery, by the way.

12

Preface, flavoring and perfumery are very nearly the same practice.

Quote examples

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"Amber" scent in perfumery is more like a vibe thing.

2

Reminds me of a line from a book I read on perfumery: "The last ingredient in any perfume is your skin." A perfume will take on a different twist after being applied to one person or another.

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You might find comments being like "smells like cat piss" next to another comment of someone who maybe dips his feet in perfumery and goes like "oh yeah it's clear they used some new musc, the transparent ones, and not the old ones that would have been more cozy"

Proper noun examples

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Perfumery is much maligned and misunderstood.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use perfumery in a sentence?

There are also leaks of formulas that are circulated in perfumery circles; many famous perfumes are already known.

What does perfumery mean?

(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.

What part of speech is perfumery?

perfumery is commonly used as noun.