perfumery

• Nom désignant les parfums en général, l'art ou le processus de fabrication des parfums, ou le lieu où ils sont produits ou vendus.

A noun referring to perfumes in general, the art or process of making perfumes, or a place where perfumes are made or sold.

1. Perfumes in generalB2formal

   A collective term for various types of perfumes and fragrances.

   parfumerie (ensemble des parfums)

   • The shop specializes in high-end perfumery.
   • She has a deep knowledge of French perfumery.
   • The exhibition showcased the history of perfumery.

2. Store selling perfumesB1formal

   A retail establishment where perfumes and related products are sold.

   Parfumerie (magasin)

   • He bought a gift at the perfumery on Main Street.
   • The perfumery offers a wide range of designer scents.
   • She works at a perfumery in the city center.

3. Place of perfume productionB2formal

   A facility or workshop where perfumes are manufactured or blended.

   Lieu de fabrication de parfums

   • The perfumery in Grasse produces some of the finest fragrances.
   • They visited a traditional perfumery to see how scents are made.
   • The perfumery uses natural ingredients in its production process.

4. Art of making perfumesC1formal

   The craft or skill of creating and blending perfumes.

   Art de composer les parfums

   • She studied perfumery in Paris for several years.
   • Perfumery is considered both an art and a science.
   • The course covers the fundamentals of modern perfumery.