Translation guide
A person who creates or sells perfumes. In Japanese, the most common term is 調香師 (chōkōshi) for a professional perfume creator. For a shop assistant selling perfumes, 香水販売員 (kōsui hanbaiin) is used. The word パフューマー (pafyūmā) is a direct loanword but less common.
perfumer (creator)
perfumer (seller)
A person who designs and blends fragrances professionally.
The standard term for a professional perfumer who creates fragrances. Used in formal and industry contexts.
She is a famous perfumer.
To become a perfumer, training of the sense of smell is necessary.
Loanword from English. Used in fashion or international contexts, but less common than 調香師.
The perfume made by that perfumer is popular.
A more technical term emphasizing the blending aspect. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
As a perfume blender, he works with many brands.
A person who sells perfumes in a store.
A person who loves perfumes as a hobby, not necessarily a professional.
The English word 'perfumer' can refer to both a creator and a seller. In Japanese, these are distinct terms. Using 調香師 for a shop assistant would be incorrect, and 香水販売員 for a fragrance designer would be inaccurate.
The perfume sales staff were very kind.
This brand is famous among perfume maniacs.