Someone who makes perfume is called a Perfumer.

You only need a bachelors but there is an additional 6 years of training when you join a company to become a true perfumer. At least that is the way it is at Loreal.

The role was the same it always has been and still is.

The cast of The Perfumer - 1997 includes: Jimeoin as Edward Pinchbeck Iona Brindle as Daisy Meadows Diane Carlson as Millicent Hedgerow Chanael Celestine as The Neighbour Kristine MacIntrye as Shopper (female) Ryan McTavish as Gerald Gregor von Bismarck as Roland Kemp

Perfume is a composition of essential or absolute oils mixed with alcohol and water.
a prefume is a condemet to apply on yourself that has a marvilious sent.