What is the ruling on using regular perfume, spray, and Vicks (Abu Fas) while fasting?
Using perfumes, fragrances, and scented soap while fasting does not cause harm, nor does smelling foul odors, because scent does not have a tangible body that enters the internal cavity. Scholars differed concerning incense: some disliked it or said that inhaling it breaks the fast. The correct view is that it does not cause harm, although it is better to avoid it to steer clear of the difference of opinion. As for Vicks (vapor rub), it also does not break the fast because it is neither food nor drink, nor does it carry their meaning.
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