Aromaticist

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A specialist or expert in the field of aromatic substances, particularly those used in perfumery or culinary applications
2. Someone who studies the properties, effects, and uses of aromatic compounds in various contexts
3. A professional engaged in creating or analyzing scents, particularly those derived from plants and essential oils

Etymology: In ancient Greek, "arōma" meant a spice or aromatic herb, not a smell in general. English later borrowed the idea through Latin, and "aromatic" came to describe anything with a strong, pleasant scent, often a spice or herb. "Aromaticist" is a plain formation: "aromatic" plus the suffix "-ist," which marks a person who practises or specialises in something, as in "pianist" or "chemist." It names someone who works with fragrances, such as a perfumer or scent expert.