English
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The perfume for men is that whose scent is apparent and whose color is hidden, and the perfume for women 2 is that whose color is apparent and whose scent is hidden .
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Jami al-Tirmidhi 2787 (unverified) 94% confidence
- Candidate: Mishkat al-Masabih 4443 (unverified) 85% confidence
Mishkat (candidate) 4443
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 2
(2) The statement: "the perfume for women": In Sharh al-Sunnah, Saad said: They understood this to apply when a woman goes out, but when she is with her husband, she may use whatever perfume she wishes. Thus, it is stated in Al-Mirqat.
Note 2
(٢) قوله: طيب النساء إلخ: في(شرح السنة): قال سعد: أراهم حملوا قوله:(وطيب النساء) على ما إذا أرادت أنتخرج، فأما إذا كانت عند زوجها فلتتطيب بما شاءت. كذا في (المرقاة).